According to Wizards of the Coast, this set features the largest collection of Final Fantasy artwork ever in a single game, drawing from across the franchise. In this release, Magic artists have brought moments from Final Fantasy to life in their own style. Additionally, classic Final Fantasy art pieces make appearances on these epic cards.
Fans will see the stories and characters of Final Fantasy depicted across Magic cards, with these icons of the series captured on over 100 legendary creature cards across the entire release. Of those, 55 legendary creatures are given borderless character cards to fully showcase the breathtaking style of Final Fantasy.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy is a release for both Magic and Final Fantasy fans alike. The set releases on June 13 and is available for preorder now at local game stores, online retailers like Amazon, and elsewhere Magic products are sold.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Details
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Set Code: FIN
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Commander Set Code: FIC
Final Fantasy Through the Ages Set Code: FCA
Legality:
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy (FIN) is a Standard-legal set.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Commander (FIC) and FINAL FANTASY Through the Ages (FCA) are Commander-, Legacy-, and Vintage-legal sets, and individual cards are also legal where already available in other formats.
Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Play Boosters contain cards from FIN and FCA. These cards are playable in Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Draft and Sealed when opened from Play Boosters.
Preorders for Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy products are available now, including Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander decks, Collector's Edition Commander decks, Bundles, and Gift Bundles. More details on a special holiday season release for Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy will be revealed later this year.
Each Commander deck for Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy tells the story of an individual game from the franchise, allowing players to relive Final Fantasy VI, Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy X, and Final Fantasy XIV in a new way!
Saga Creatures
Wizards of the Coast revealed the first-ever Saga creatures in Magic: The Gathering. These creatures are a perfect way to summon the iconic Final Fantasy summons for aid in battle, with a single lore counter granting an immediate effect. However, these summons won’t last long, so players must work quickly to end the game. Check out this Saga creature featuring one of the most famous summons: Shiva!
Double-Faced Cards
Double-faced cards return in Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy. Players will be able to cast the front face of the card for its mana cost and fulfill required conditions to transform it into its alternate form. These cards cover characters, minigames, and story moments from the franchise.
Other New Mechanics
Wizards of the Coast will reveal these two new mechanics in May!
Franchise’s rich history
When developing Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy, the team wanted to ensure every aspect of the set celebrated the franchise’s rich history. Whether through art, flavor text, abilities, or special treatments, everything was crafted with the utmost respect and love for Final Fantasy.
This set includes special showcase treatments to provide your favorite cards with an extra layer of style. No matter which cards players choose to play, they can select the version that best evokes their memories of the games.
Borderless Character Cards
With over 100 legendary creatures in the set, Magic: The Gathering wanted to capture the beloved look and feel of these Final Fantasy characters. 55 legendary creatures have been given special borderless character cards, illustrated by Japanese artists, with backgrounds tied to each character’s first game appearance. Fans can enjoy borderless character versions of cards from both the main set and the Commander decks, including Cecil, Dark Knight and Cecil, Redeemed Paladin.
Borderless Woodblock Cards
The designers have summoned a woodblock painting-inspired treatment for the monsters, summons, and spells of Final Fantasy. The intricate artwork will give players a whole new look at the Final Fantasy series. An example can be seen on Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant.
Borderless Final Fantasy Artist Cards
Several fan-favorite artists, including Yoshitaka Amano and Tetsuya Nomura, have contributed their talents to this Magic set. The Magic team is thrilled to present these cards featuring beautiful artwork that brings your favorite characters to life. Stay tuned for their debut when we reveal these very special cards!
Final Fantasy Through the Ages showcases iconic Magic cards featuring Final Fantasy artwork. For example, Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadow has been transformed into Yuffie from Final Fantasy VII. These cards form a bonus sheet for the set featuring existing artwork from the Final Fantasy series, highlighting celebrated artists like Yoshitaka Amano and Tetsuya Nomura.
Wizards of the Coast will release three Secret Lair drops alongside this set, capturing the worlds of Final Fantasy in the Secret Lair style. More details will be shared closer to the set's release.
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