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

Wizards of the Coast is bringing the iconic world of Final Fantasy into the realm of Magic: The Gathering with a thrilling crossover set this summer. Over the weekend, they unveiled a substantial portion of the cards, sparking excitement among fans with nods to their favorite Final Fantasy games.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy offers both a traditional Commander experience and a booster-driven series, resulting in an extensive array of cards. The main set spans the entire mainline series, from Final Fantasy 1 to Final Fantasy 16. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks hone in on four beloved games: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, led by Commanders Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola, respectively.

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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonThe cards unveiled at PAX East's Magic: The Gathering panel brilliantly captured the essence and evolution of characters throughout their respective games. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil showcases a unique mechanic that reflects his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. Summons from the series are represented as "Saga Creatures," blending the mechanics of Magic with the iconic summons of Final Fantasy.

A standout card, Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, features artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura, depicting Sephiroth's transformation from a young fighter to the formidable 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 pays homage to the recurring character Cid, including a Cid from each mainline Final Fantasy game, with a special nod to the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV.

[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, which have been met with enthusiasm as fans delve into the art and adaptations of the four highlighted Final Fantasy games.

Reprints and new versions of existing Magic cards cleverly intertwine 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 poignant journey of its protagonists. Several cards in these decks nod to significant character moments, though be warned, there may be story spoilers.

To bring some levity, the set includes light-hearted moments like Final Fantasy 10's iconic and often memed scene featured on Inspiring Call.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards of the Coast has masterfully integrated Final Fantasy's humorous moments into the cards. Clever Concealment riffs on the Wall Market scene from Final Fantasy 7, while Secret Rendezvous offers four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene, featuring 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 meticulous attention to detail in these cards. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, contains numerous references to the beloved MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card humorously captures the character's habit of disappearing and returning, while the Archaeomancer's Map card uses a location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 enthusiasts have embraced the cards with humor, referencing popular memes like "This is Thancred" and adding alternative flavor text to cards like Rite of Replication to commemorate iconic speeches.

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 features a Wondrous Tails book, complete with in-game details and the familiar 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 dedication to detail in these cards has sparked my curiosity to see the entire set. While the Commander decks received significant attention, reveals like Commune With Beavers have me eager to explore how the other Final Fantasy games are integrated into the full Magic set.

Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy set is set to launch on June 13, 2025, with pre-release events starting a week earlier.