Wizards of the Coast is gearing up for an exciting summer with the release of their highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering crossover with Final Fantasy. Over the weekend, they unveiled a substantial collection of cards from both the main set and the Commander decks, much to the delight of fans who are reveling in the nostalgic nods to their favorite Final Fantasy games.
The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy offers a comprehensive experience, including both the traditional Commander format and a booster-driven series. The main set spans the entire mainline series, encompassing Final Fantasy 1 through 16. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks are dedicated to four iconic games: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, featuring Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola as their respective Commanders.
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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonDuring the Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East last Saturday, some standout cards were revealed, capturing the essence of character journeys from various Final Fantasy games. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil features a unique mechanic that reflects his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. The summons from Final Fantasy are brought to life through a "Saga Creature" mechanic, offering powerful yet temporary forces on the battlefield, seamlessly blending the worlds of Magic and Final Fantasy.
Notable cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, showcase artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura, depicting Sephiroth's evolution across the FF7 universe, culminating in his Safer Sephiroth form on the card Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel.
[FIN] Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel (Debut Showcase)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The set also celebrates the iconic Cid character, featuring a Cid from each mainline Final Fantasy game, with a preference for the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV over Cindy.
[FIN] Cid, Timeless Artificer (Debut Stream)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Following the panel, Wizards of the Coast released the decklists for the four Commander decks, allowing fans to delve into the art and thematic adaptations of Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans appreciating the thoughtful integration of Final Fantasy lore into the Magic: The Gathering universe.
Reprints and new versions of existing Magic cards cleverly intertwine with Final Fantasy elements. For example, Skullclamp's artwork draws inspiration from the Jenova project in Final Fantasy 7.
[FIC] Skullclamp, feat JENOVA
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The card Together, Forever evokes the emotional depth of Final Fantasy 10, reflecting the game's poignant narrative of a journey through a devastated world. Many cards in the decks reference key character moments, so be prepared for some story spoilers if you dive into these decklists.
However, the set isn't all serious; it also captures the lighter, more humorous moments of Final Fantasy. Inspiring Call, for instance, pays homage to a memorable and often-memed scene from Final Fantasy 10.
[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Clever Concealment adds a playful twist to the Wall Market scene from Final Fantasy 7, complete with a fitting mechanic. The Secret Rendezvous card features four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene, each with a different date: Aerith, Tifa, Yuffie, and Barret.
[FIC] Four versions of Secret Rendezvous
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Fans have been quick to spot the meticulous details that honor the source material. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, is rich with references to the beloved MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card cleverly captures his recurring disappearances and returns, while the Archaeomancer's Map card references a real location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.
Final Fantasy 14 players have embraced the cards with humor, such as the "This is Thancred" meme and a user's creative addition of flavor text to the Rite of Replication card, referencing a famous speech from A Realm Reborn.
Honestly, I feel like this was too much flavor text for the MTG collab card...
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The Tome of Legends card even includes a nod to the Wondrous Tails book, complete with in-game details and the familiar frustration of missed connections.
Khloe Made It To MTG (Spoilers: Heavensward)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The attention to detail in these cards is impressive and has sparked excitement for the full set release. While the Commander decks have received significant attention, other reveals like Commune With Beavers have piqued interest in how the rest of the Final Fantasy series will be represented in the main set.
Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy set is set to launch on June 13, 2025, with a pre-release weekend scheduled one week prior.
