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

Wizards of the Coast is bringing an exciting crossover to the world of Magic: The Gathering with a major collaboration featuring Final Fantasy, set to launch this summer. Over the weekend, they unveiled a significant portion of the cards from both the main set and the themed Commander decks, sparking enthusiasm among fans who are thrilled to see familiar elements from their beloved Final Fantasy games.

The Universes Beyond project includes both a comprehensive main set and specialized Commander decks. The main set spans the entire Final Fantasy series, covering all mainline numbered games from Final Fantasy 1 through to Final Fantasy 16. On the other hand, the Commander Decks are dedicated to four specific games: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, each led by iconic Commanders Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola, respectively.

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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonAt PAX East, the Magic: The Gathering panel showcased cards that reflect the character arcs within Final Fantasy games. For instance, Cecil from Final Fantasy IV transforms from a Dark Knight to a Paladin through a dedicated mechanic. The summons in the set are designed as "Saga Creatures," blending the lore of Magic with Final Fantasy's iconic summoning system.

Notable cards include Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, with art by Tetsuya Nomura, capturing Sephiroth's evolution from a young fighter to Safer Sephiroth in Final Fantasy 7. The set also features a Cid from each mainline game, opting for the classic Cid from Final Fantasy XV over Cindy.

[FIN] Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel (Debut Showcase)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Following the panel, Wizards released the full decklists for the four Commander decks, allowing fans to delve into how these Final Fantasy games were translated into Magic: The Gathering. The adaptation has been well-received, with clever integrations of Final Fantasy lore into Magic cards. For example, Skullclamp's art draws inspiration from Final Fantasy 7's Jenova project, and Together, Forever tugs at the heartstrings of Final Fantasy 10 fans by referencing its emotional narrative.

[FIC] Skullclamp, feat JENOVA
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards also managed to capture lighter, more humorous moments from the Final Fantasy series. Clever Concealment features Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses at the Wall Market from Final Fantasy 7, while Secret Rendezvous offers four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene, each with a different date.

[FIC] Four versions of Secret Rendezvous
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Fans have appreciated the meticulous attention to detail in these cards, especially in the Final Fantasy 14 set, which includes nods to the MMORPG's beloved elements. The Hildibrand Manderville card, for instance, reflects the character's signature disappearing act, while the Archaeomancer's Map card references a real location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 players have enjoyed the playful references, such as the "This is Thancred" meme and a humorous alternative flavor text for the Rite of Replication card, echoing 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 attention to detail in these cards has piqued my interest in the full set, particularly how other Final Fantasy games will be represented. While the Commander decks have received substantial attention, other reveals like Commune With Beavers have me excited to see the broader adaptations across the entire Magic: The Gathering set.

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