Magic: The Gathering fans received a major reveal at PAX East as Wizards of the Coast officially introduced Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY, the next entry in its Universes Beyond product line. This highly anticipated crossover with Square Enix’s FINAL FANTASY franchise launches globally on June 13, 2025, and is now available for preorder.
Blending the deep storytelling of FINAL FANTASY with the tactical gameplay of Magic: The Gathering, this set pays homage to the RPG series that has captivated fans for decades. Every mainline FINAL FANTASY game—from the original to XVI—is represented through over 100 legendary creature cards, special game mechanics, and art contributed by renowned artists like Yoshitaka Amano and Tetsuya Nomura.
A Tribute to FINAL FANTASY, Through the Lens of Magic
According to Zakeel Gordon, Executive Producer at Wizards of the Coast, “This collaboration is a sincere tribute to FINAL FANTASY. Whether you’re a FINAL FANTASY fan, a Magic player, or both, we hope players see our reverence for the series reflected throughout the set.”
Shoichi Ichikawa, Producer at Square Enix, echoed that sentiment, noting the mutual respect and craftsmanship that went into the project. Every card is designed with care and attention to both franchises, ensuring authenticity and nostalgia for fans.
New Mechanics and Gameplay Innovations
The Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY set introduces several new and returning gameplay features inspired by the RPG elements of FINAL FANTASY:
- Job Select: A new triggered ability on some Equipment cards that lets players dynamically evolve their strategy.
- Saga Creatures: Featuring Summons, these are Magic’s first-ever Saga creatures, inspired by iconic FINAL FANTASY summons.
- Transforming Double-Faced Cards: Players can unlock alternative forms of characters or story moments by meeting specific conditions.
- Tiered Spells: Spells scale in power depending on the mana spent to cast them.
- Adventures on Towns: A returning mechanic presented with a thematic twist.
- Landcycling: Ensures mana reliability using classic land type cycling mechanics.
For a full breakdown of these new mechanics, visit Magic’s official website.
Product Offerings and Availability
Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY will launch with:
- Four Pre-Constructed Commander Decks based on FINAL FANTASY VI, VII, X, and XIV
- Play Boosters
- Collector Boosters
- Collector’s Edition Commander Decks
- Bundles and Gift Bundles
- Three Secret Lair Drops featuring iconic FINAL FANTASY visuals
Preorders are available now at local game stores, major retailers, and MTG Arena.
Looking Ahead
Wizards of the Coast has also teased a special holiday release tied to this collaboration later in the year. Fans can follow updates on Magic’s official social channels or visit Magic.Wizards.com for more details.
With this release, Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY promises to be a landmark moment for trading card game enthusiasts and RPG fans alike—melding strategy, storytelling, and nostalgia into one unforgettable set.
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