"Final Fantasy Commander Decks Full of Fun, Surprising References"

Wizards of the Coast is gearing up for an exciting summer with the much-anticipated Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy crossover. Over the weekend, the team unveiled a substantial portion of the cards from both the main set and the Commander decks, sparking excitement among fans who are thrilled to see elements from their favorite Final Fantasy games come to life in Magic: The Gathering.

The Universes Beyond collaboration with Final Fantasy is offering both a traditional Commander experience and a booster-driven series, resulting in a vast array of cards to explore. The main set spans the entire mainline of Final Fantasy, covering games from Final Fantasy I to XVI. Meanwhile, the Commander Decks hone in on four specific titles: Final Fantasy VI, VII, X, and XIV, featuring their respective Commanders, Terra, Cloud, Tidus, and Y'shtola.

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During last Saturday's Magic: The Gathering panel at PAX East, fans got a glimpse of cards that beautifully capture the journeys of individual characters across their 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 brought to life through a "Saga Creature" setup, merging Magic and Final Fantasy concepts into powerful yet temporary forces on the field.

Notable cards like Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER, feature artwork by Square's Tetsuya Nomura, showcasing Sephiroth's evolution from a young fighter to Safer Sephiroth on the card Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel. The set also includes a Cid from each of the numbered Final Fantasy games, with Wizards choosing the older Cid from Final Fantasy XV over his daughter, Cindy.

[FIN] Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel (Debut Showcase)
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Following the panel, Wizards of the Coast released the decklists for the four Commander decks, allowing fans to delve into the art and additions, showcasing how the team masterfully adapted these four Final Fantasy games into Magic: The Gathering.

Reprints and new versions of existing Magic cards cleverly intertwine with Final Fantasy lore. For example, Skullclamp draws inspiration from the Jenova project in Final Fantasy VII, while Together, Forever evokes the emotional depth of Final Fantasy X, reflecting the protagonists' journey through a ruined land on a somber pilgrimage. Several cards reference significant character moments, so be aware of potential story spoilers when exploring these decklists.

[FIC] Skullclamp, feat JENOVA
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Wizards also incorporated Final Fantasy's lighter and more humorous moments into the cards. Clever Concealment captures the Wall Market scene with Cloud, Aerith, and Tifa in dresses, heading to Don Corneo's, while Secret Rendezvous offers four different versions of the Golden Saucer date scene from Final Fantasy VII, each with a potential date: Aerith, Tifa, Yuffie, and Barret.

[FIC] Four versions of Secret Rendezvous
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Fans have been delighted to uncover the intricate details that pay homage to the source material. The Final Fantasy XIV set, in particular, includes numerous references to the critically acclaimed MMORPG, such as the Hildibrand Manderville card, which reflects the gentleman's habit of disappearing and returning, and the Archaeomancer's Map, which uses a real location from a Gaganaskin Treasure Map.

Final Fantasy XIV players have been enjoying the cards, with some humorous nods to popular memes, like the "This is Thancred" meme and alternative flavor text on the Rite of Replication card, commemorating a famous speech from A Realm Reborn. The Tome of Legends card also depicts a Wondrous Tails book, complete with in-game details and missed four-in-a-row connections.

Honestly, I feel like this was too much flavor text for the MTG collab card...
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The attention to detail in these cards is truly impressive and has heightened anticipation for the full set. While the Commander games received significant focus, reveals like Commune With Beavers have fans eager to see how other Final Fantasy games will be integrated into the complete Magic set.

The Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set is set to release on June 13, 2025, with the pre-release weekend occurring one week prior.