Magic: The Gathering Unveils Final Fantasy Crossover with Exciting Commander Decks

Wizards of the Coast is gradually revealing details of the Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy collaboration set for this summer. Recently, they showcased a significant number of cards from both the main set and Commander decks, delighting fans with creative and unexpected references to beloved Final Fantasy titles.

The Universes Beyond partnership with Final Fantasy includes a standard Commander format and a booster-driven series, resulting in an extensive card collection. The main set covers all mainline Final Fantasy games, from the first to the sixteenth. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks spotlight four specific titles: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, featuring Commanders Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola.

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At last weekend’s Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East, several cards highlighted the narrative arcs of key characters. For instance, Final Fantasy IV’s Cecil features a mechanic that reflects his transformation from Dark Knight to Paladin. Summons in Final Fantasy are represented as "Saga Creatures," powerful yet temporary entities that blend Magic and Final Fantasy themes.

Notably, Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, features artwork by Square’s Tetsuya Nomura, showcasing his evolution across the FF7 universe, 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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Every numbered Final Fantasy game includes a Cid character, with Wizards choosing the veteran Cid from Final Fantasy XV over his daughter, Cindy.

[FIN] Cid, Timeless Artificer (Debut Stream)
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Following the panel, Wizards of the Coast released decklists for the four Commander decks, prompting fans to explore how these Final Fantasy games were adapted into Magic. The results have been impressive.

Reprints of existing Magic cards incorporate Final Fantasy lore creatively. For example, Skullclamp’s artwork draws from FF7’s Jenova project.

[FIC] Skullclamp, feat JENOVA
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Together, Forever resonates emotionally with Final Fantasy 10 fans, reflecting the protagonists’ poignant journey through a devastated world. Be aware that some cards reveal story spoilers for their respective games.

On a lighter note, Inspiring Call captures an iconic, often-humorous moment from Final Fantasy 10.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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Wizards also embraced Final Fantasy’s playful side. Clever Concealment reimagines the Wall Market scene from FF7, with Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses en route to Don Corneo’s, complete with a fitting mechanic. Secret Rendezvous offers four versions of the Golden Saucer date scene from FF7, featuring Aerith, Tifa, Yuffie, and Barret.

[FIC] Four versions of Secret Rendezvous
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Fans have noticed meticulous details, especially in the Final Fantasy 14 set, which includes numerous nods to the acclaimed MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card reflects his signature disappearing and returning antics, creating a dynamic White/Black card.

A Final Fantasy 14 fan on Reddit pointed out that the Archaeomancer’s Map card references a real location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 players are enjoying the cards, with playful references like the “This is Thancred” meme on the Thancred card and fan-made flavor text for Rite of Replication, echoing a famous A Realm Reborn speech.

Honestly, I feel like this was too much flavor text for the MTG collab card...
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The Tome of Legends card portrays a Wondrous Tails book, capturing in-game details like missed four-in-a-row connections.

Khloe Made It To MTG (Spoilers: Heavensward)
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The careful craftsmanship of these cards has sparked excitement for the full set. While the Commander decks received significant attention, reveals like Commune With Beavers have fans eager to see how other Final Fantasy titles are adapted.

Magic: The Gathering’s Final Fantasy set launches on June 13, 2025, with pre-release events the prior weekend.