Final Fantasy Commander Decks Full of Fun, Surprising Magic: The Gathering References

Wizards of the Coast has been steadily unveiling exciting details about the upcoming Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy crossover, set to launch this summer. Over the weekend, a substantial number of cards from both the main set and the Commander decks were showcased, sparking enthusiasm among fans who are thrilled to see beloved characters and iconic moments from their favorite Final Fantasy games brought to life in the Magic universe.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy will feature both Commander decks and a booster series, introducing a vast array of cards. The main set spans the entire mainline of numbered Final Fantasy games, from Final Fantasy 1 to Final Fantasy 16. On the other hand, the Commander Decks zoom 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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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonDuring the Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East last Saturday, several cards were highlighted, showcasing character arcs and iconic moments from Final Fantasy games. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil features a mechanic that captures his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. The summons from Final Fantasy are represented through a "Saga Creature" mechanic, blending Magic and Final Fantasy elements to create powerful, temporary forces on the field.

Artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura adorns cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, depicting his transformation across various forms from Final Fantasy 7, culminating in Safer Sephiroth 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 includes a Cid from each numbered Final Fantasy game, opting 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, prompting fans to delve into the art and new additions. The integration of Final Fantasy games into Magic has been well-received, with clever crossovers like the Skullclamp card drawing 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 resonates with Final Fantasy 10 fans by tapping into the game's emotional narrative, while Inspiring Call captures one of its lighter, iconic moments.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards has also woven in humorous and lighter moments from Final Fantasy into the cards. Clever Concealment reflects the Wall Market scene from Final Fantasy 7, complete with a fitting mechanic, and Secret Rendezvous offers four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene with potential dates 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 thrilled to discover the intricate details that pay homage to the source material. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, is packed with references to the beloved MMORPG, including the Hildibrand Manderville card that captures the character's disappearing and reappearing antics. The Archaeomancer's Map card even references a real location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 players have been enjoying the cards, with humorous nods like the "This is Thancred" meme and a user's creative 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 cleverly depicts a Wondrous Tails book, complete with in-game details and 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 has sparked widespread interest in the full set. While the Commander decks have received much attention, other reveals like Commune With Beavers have fans eager to see how the rest of the Final Fantasy games are adapted into the Magic set.

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