Final Fantasy Commander Decks Full of Fun, Surprising References

Wizards of the Coast has been steadily unveiling the exciting details of the upcoming Magic: The Gathering crossover with Final Fantasy this summer. Over the weekend, they showcased a significant portion of the cards from both the main set and the Commander decks, delighting fans with nostalgic and surprising elements from their favorite Final Fantasy games.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy includes both a traditional Commander format and a booster-driven series, resulting in a vast array of cards to explore. The main set spans the entirety of Final Fantasy's mainline, numbered games, from Final Fantasy 1 through to Final Fantasy 16. The Commander Decks, on the other hand, focus on four specific games: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, featuring their respective Commanders: Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola.

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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonSome of the cards unveiled during last Saturday's Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East beautifully encapsulate the journeys of individual characters throughout their respective games. For example, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil features a unique mechanic that reflects his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. The summons from Final Fantasy are portrayed through a "Saga Creature" setup, offering powerful yet temporary forces on the field and seamlessly blending Magic and Final Fantasy concepts.

Iconic cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, showcase artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura, capturing Sephiroth's various transformations throughout the Final Fantasy 7 universe, culminating in Safer Sephiroth on the Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel card.

[FIN] Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel (Debut Showcase)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }No Final Fantasy set would be complete without the Cids. This set includes a Cid from each of the numbered Final Fantasy games, with a nod to the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV rather than his daughter, Cindy.

[FIN] Cid, Timeless Artificer (Debut Stream)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Following Saturday's panel, Wizards of the Coast released the decklists for the four Commander decks, prompting fans to delve into the art and additions, appreciating how the team adeptly translated those four Final Fantasy games into Magic: The Gathering.

Reprints or new versions of existing Magic cards receive clever crossovers with Final Fantasy lore. For instance, 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 evokes strong emotions for Final Fantasy 10 fans, tapping into the game's poignant narrative of a journey through a ravaged world on a somber pilgrimage. Several cards reference key character moments, so be aware of potential story spoilers in these decklists.

To add a lighter touch, Final Fantasy 10's iconic and often memed moment with Inspiring Call made the cut.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards also found innovative ways to incorporate Final Fantasy's lighter moments into the cards. Clever Concealment reflects the Wall Market scene with Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses, heading to Don Corneo's, complete with a fitting mechanic. Secret Rendezvous card features four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene from Final Fantasy 7, showcasing potential dates with 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 uncovering the meticulous details that pay homage to the source material. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, is rich with references to the critically acclaimed MMORPG. The Hildibrand Manderville card humorously captures his habit of disappearing and reappearing, resulting in a fascinating White/Black card. One user on the FFXIV subreddit noted that the Archaeomancer's Map card uses a real location found in a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 players have been enjoying the cards, with humorous references like the "This is Thancred" meme and alternative flavor text on the Rite of Replication card, commemorating a memorable 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 depicts 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 is truly impressive and has piqued my interest in seeing the full set. While the Commander games receive significant focus, reveals like Commune With Beavers from Saturday's panel have me eagerly anticipating how other Final Fantasy games will be adapted into the full Magic set.

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