Wizards of the Coast has been steadily unveiling the exciting details of the upcoming Magic: The Gathering collaboration with Final Fantasy, set to launch this summer. Over the weekend, a substantial number of cards were showcased from both the main set and the Commander decks, sparking joy and excitement among fans who reveled in the nostalgic and surprising elements drawn from their beloved Final Fantasy games.
The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy is set to offer both the traditional Commander experience and a booster-driven series, featuring an extensive array of cards. The main set spans the entirety of Final Fantasy's mainline, numbered games, from Final Fantasy 1 to Final Fantasy 16. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks zero in on four specific games: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, with their respective Commanders being Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola.
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During the Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East, a variety of cards were introduced, each capturing the essence and journey of iconic characters from the Final Fantasy series. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil features a mechanic that represents his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. The summons from Final Fantasy are presented through a "Saga Creature" setup, allowing them to act as powerful but temporary forces on the battlefield, blending Magic and Final Fantasy elements seamlessly.
Notable cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, showcase artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura. The card art depicts Sephiroth's various forms throughout the FF7 universe, culminating in his ultimate form as Safer Sephiroth on the card Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel.
[FIN] Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel (Debut Showcase)
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And what would a Final Fantasy set be without the iconic Cids? The set includes a Cid from each of the numbered Final Fantasy games, with a notable choice of the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV over his daughter, Cindy.
[FIN] Cid, Timeless Artificer (Debut Stream)
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Following the panel, Wizards of the Coast released the decklists for the four aforementioned Commander decks, allowing fans to dive into the art and adaptations of these four Final Fantasy games into Magic. The response has been overwhelmingly positive, with the team's attention to detail earning high praise.
Reprints and new versions of existing Magic cards cleverly incorporate Final Fantasy lore. For example, Skullclamp's art draws inspiration from the Jenova project in Final Fantasy 7.
[FIC] Skullclamp, feat JENOVA
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Together, Forever resonates deeply with Final Fantasy 10 fans, tapping into the game's emotional narrative of a journey through a ruined land and a somber pilgrimage. It's worth noting that the decklists contain story spoilers, so fans should be prepared for that.
On a lighter note, Final Fantasy 10's iconic and often memed moment is featured with Inspiring Call.
[FIC] Inspiring Call
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Wizards also managed to infuse Final Fantasy's lighter moments into the cards. Clever Concealment humorously references the Wall Market scene with Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses, heading to Don Corneo's, complete with a fitting mechanic. The Secret Rendezvous card showcases four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene from Final Fantasy 7, featuring potential dates with Aerith, Tifa, Yuffie, and Barret.
[FIC] Four versions of Secret Rendezvous
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Fans have been delighted to discover the meticulous details that pay homage to the source material. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, is rich with references to the critically acclaimed MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card captures the character's unique habit of disappearing and returning, making for an intriguing White/Black card. Additionally, the Archaeomancer's Map card uses a location found in a Gaganaskin Treasure Map, showcasing the depth of the set's references.
Final Fantasy 14 players have been enjoying the cards with playful references, such as the "This is Thancred" meme and alternative flavor text on the Rite of Replication card, commemorating a memorable speech from A Realm Reborn.
Honestly, I feel like this was too much flavor text for the MTG collab card...
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The Tome of Legends card even depicts a Wondrous Tails book, complete with the in-game details and the challenge of missed four-in-a-row connections.
Khloe Made It To MTG (Spoilers: Heavensward)
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The attention to detail in these cards is impressive, sparking my curiosity to explore the full set. While the Commander games are highlighted, reveals like Commune With Beavers from the panel have me excited to see how other Final Fantasy games will be adapted into the broader Magic set.
The Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set is scheduled to launch on June 13, 2025, with a pre-release weekend occurring one week prior.
