"Final Fantasy Commander Decks Full of Fun, Surprising References"

Wizards of the Coast is thrilling fans with an exciting summer crossover between Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy. Over the weekend, they unveiled a substantial portion of the cards from both the main set and the Commander decks, showcasing delightful and unexpected elements from beloved Final Fantasy games.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy brings a comprehensive approach, featuring both Commander decks and a booster-driven series. The main set encompasses the entire mainline of numbered Final Fantasy games, from Final Fantasy 1 through to Final Fantasy 16. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks spotlight four iconic games: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, each led by their respective Commanders, Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola.

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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonAt last Saturday's Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East, fans were treated to cards that vividly depict characters' journeys within their games. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil features a transformation mechanic from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. Summons from Final Fantasy are represented as "Saga Creatures," offering powerful, albeit temporary, forces on the field, blending Magic and Final Fantasy seamlessly.

Notably, cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, showcase stunning artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura. The card captures Sephiroth's evolution from a young fighter to Safer Sephiroth on 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; }And no Final Fantasy set would be complete without Cids. This set includes a Cid from each of the numbered games, opting for the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV instead of his daughter, 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, and fans eagerly dissected the art and additions to see how these Final Fantasy games were adapted into Magic. The result has been overwhelmingly positive.

Reprints of existing Magic cards have been cleverly integrated with Final Fantasy lore. For example, Skullclamp 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; }Together, Forever taps into the emotional depth of Final Fantasy 10, reflecting the protagonists' journey through a devastated land on a somber pilgrimage. Many cards in the decks also reference significant character moments, so be prepared for potential story spoilers.

On a lighter note, Final Fantasy 10's iconic and frequently memed moment is captured with Inspiring Call.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards has also successfully infused humor into the set. Clever Concealment reimagines the Wall Market scene with Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses heading to Don Corneo's, featuring a fitting mechanic. Secret Rendezvous offers four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene from Final Fantasy 7, showcasing each potential 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 delighted to discover the meticulous details that pay homage to the source material. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, includes numerous references to the critically acclaimed MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card reflects the character's habit of disappearing and returning, creating an intriguing White/Black card. One fan noted that the Archaeomancer's Map card features a location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 players have enjoyed playful interactions with the cards, including humorous references like the "This is Thancred" meme and alternative flavor text on the Rite of Replication card, commemorating 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 depicts a Wondrous Tails book, complete with in-game details and missed four-in-a-row 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 has piqued my interest to explore the full set. While the Commander games receive much love, other reveals like Commune With Beavers have me eager to see how the rest of the Final Fantasy games have been adapted into the Magic set.

Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy set is set to release on June 13, 2025, with a pre-release weekend one week prior.