Final Fantasy Commander Decks Full of Fun, Surprising Magic References

Wizards of the Coast has been steadily unveiling details about the much-anticipated Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy crossover set, set to launch this summer. During the recent weekend, a significant portion of the cards were revealed, including selections from the main set and the specialized Commander decks. Fans have been thrilled to see a mix of beloved and unexpected elements from their favorite Final Fantasy games.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy offers both the traditional Commander experience and a series of booster packs, featuring a vast array of cards. The main set spans the entire range of Final Fantasy's mainline series, covering Final Fantasy 1 through 16. In contrast, the Commander Decks focus on four specific titles: Final Fantasy 6, 7, 10, and 14, with Commanders Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola respectively.

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1$709.99 at Walmart$455.88 at AmazonAt last Saturday's Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East, several cards were showcased that vividly portray characters' journeys through their respective games. For instance, Final Fantasy IV's Cecil has a unique mechanic that reflects his transformation from a Dark Knight to a Paladin. The summons from Final Fantasy are represented through a "Saga Creature" setup, integrating powerful but temporary forces into the gameplay and blending Magic and Final Fantasy concepts seamlessly.

Cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, with artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura, beautifully depict Sephiroth's evolution across the FF7 universe, 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; }No Final Fantasy set would be complete without the iconic Cids. This set includes a Cid from each mainline Final Fantasy game, opting for 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 the panel, Wizards of the Coast released the decklists for the four Commander decks, sparking fan interest in how these four Final Fantasy games were adapted into Magic. The reception has been overwhelmingly positive.

Reprints and new versions of Magic cards cleverly integrate Final Fantasy lore. For example, Skullclamp's art 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 touches the hearts of Final Fantasy 10 fans, reflecting the emotional depth of the protagonists' journey through a devastated world. Several cards within these decks reference significant character moments, so be aware of potential story spoilers.

To add some levity, Final Fantasy 10's iconic and often-memed moment is captured in the Inspiring Call card.

[FIC] Inspiring Call
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Wizards also cleverly incorporated Final Fantasy's lighter moments into the cards. Clever Concealment humorously reflects the Wall Market scene with Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses, while Secret Rendezvous showcases four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene from Final Fantasy 7.

[FIC] Four versions of Secret Rendezvous
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Fans have been uncovering the intricate details that pay homage to the original games. The Final Fantasy 14 set, in particular, includes numerous references to the beloved MMORPG, such as the Hildibrand Manderville card that mirrors the character's penchant for disappearing and reappearing. The Archaeomancer's Map card features a location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy 14 players have been enjoying the cards, with some humorous takes on characters like Thancred and alternative flavor text added to the Rite of Replication card, celebrating 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 captures the essence of the Wondrous Tails book from the game, complete with 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 meticulous attention to detail in these cards has piqued my interest in seeing the full set. While the Commander decks have received much attention, other reveals like Commune With Beavers have me excited to see how the rest of the Final Fantasy games are adapted into the Magic set.

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