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

Wizards of the Coast is set to enchant Magic: The Gathering fans with a thrilling crossover featuring the legendary Final Fantasy series this summer. Over the weekend, they unveiled a substantial portion of the upcoming cards, spanning both the main set and the specialized Commander decks. Fans are thrilled to see familiar faces and iconic moments from their beloved Final Fantasy games brought to life in Magic.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy includes both a booster-driven series and the traditional Commander decks, showcasing a vast array of cards. The main set celebrates the entire mainline of Final Fantasy games, from Final Fantasy 1 to Final Fantasy 16. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks zoom in on four specific titles: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, featuring Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola as their respective Commanders.

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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonThe cards revealed at the Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East beautifully capture the journeys of individual characters. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil features a unique mechanic that reflects his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. The summons in Final Fantasy are represented as "Saga Creature" cards, which are powerful but temporary, blending Magic and Final Fantasy concepts seamlessly.

Notable cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, showcase artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura, depicting Sephiroth's transformation across various forms in the FF7 universe, culminating in his final form as 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 of the numbered Final Fantasy games, with the notable choice of the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV over 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 have been dissecting the art and adaptations, impressed by how the team has integrated these Final Fantasy games into Magic.

Reprints of existing Magic cards cleverly incorporate Final Fantasy lore. For example, Skullclamp features art inspired by the Jenova project from Final Fantasy 7.

[FIC] Skullclamp, feat JENOVA
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Together, Forever resonates emotionally with Final Fantasy 10 fans, drawing on the game's poignant narrative of a ruined world and a somber pilgrimage. Many cards in these decks reference significant character moments, so be prepared for potential spoilers.

To add some levity, the set also includes lighter moments from Final Fantasy 10, such as the iconic and often memed scene depicted in Inspiring Call.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards has masterfully woven Final Fantasy's humorous elements into the cards. Clever Concealment captures the Wall Market scene from Final Fantasy 7, featuring Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses, heading to Don Corneo's. The Secret Rendezvous card offers four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene, each with a different 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 also been uncovering the meticulous details that pay homage to the source material. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, is packed with references to the beloved MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card reflects the character's habit of disappearing and returning, creating an intriguing White/Black card. Additionally, the Archaeomancer's Map card uses a location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map in FFXIV.

Final Fantasy 14 players have been enjoying the cards, with some humorously pondering the identity of the Thancred card, referencing the "This is Thancred" meme. There's also a playful addition of alternate flavor text to 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 features 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 certainly sparked my curiosity about the full set. While the Commander decks have received much attention, reveals like Commune With Beavers from the panel have me eager to see how other Final Fantasy games are adapted into the main Magic set.

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