Magic: The Gathering’s massive Final Fantasy crossover lit up both fandoms during a marathon two-hour reveal, showcasing 309 cards packed with heroes like Cloud, Terra, and iconic equipment—yes, someone’s getting a Buster sword. Transformation cards, job tokens, and a shiny serialized Golden Chocobo are in the mix, leaving fans wondering if their wallets can withstand such nostalgia. Preorders and Arena play are set, so, curious how Midgar fares against Dominaria? There’s even more chaos—pun intended—ahead.
Even in a world where Magic: The Gathering has crossed paths with everything from Dungeons & Dragons to The Lord of the Rings, few collaborations have sparked as much buzz as the upcoming Final Fantasy crossover. Fans from both universes have been speculating wildly since the announcement, and it’s easy to see why.
Wizards of the Coast is not just slapping some familiar faces onto cardboard and calling it a day—this set is packed with mechanics and nods that should satisfy even the most jaded collector.
The set, launching June 13, 2025, boasts a hefty 309 cards, so there’s plenty to sift through. For those who love shiny, rare things, 20 mythic rares are included, alongside 74 rares, 111 uncommons, and 80 commons—enough to make any booster draft last a while. With over 400 cards in the main set and comprehensive representation from all 16 mainline Final Fantasy titles, collectors and longtime fans alike are getting an unprecedented trove of content. The serialized Golden Chocobo card, uniquely numbered and only found in Collector Boosters, is already being called the chase card of the set.
Transformation cards, like *Garland, Knight of Cornelia // Chaos, the Endless*, add a strategic layer, letting players flip cards to shift the battlefield, because who doesn’t love a mid-game surprise?
The Job Select mechanic is brand new, letting players create creature tokens and equip them with iconic gear like the *White Mage’s Staff* or *Black Mage’s Rod*. Equipment duplication (thanks, Firion) adds wild combos, and yes, the Buster sword is here for all the Cloud fans.
Commander players aren’t left out, either—four themed decks, each led by a hero from Final Fantasy VI, VII, X, or XIV, bring exclusive cards and flavor. Whether you favor Terra, Cloud, Tidus, or Y’shtola, there’s a deck with your name on it—figuratively, anyway.
Representation spans all 16 mainline games, with big names like Clive Rosfield and Sephiroth making appearances. The set can be played with standard MTG cards, or kept separate for a pure Final Fantasy rumble. Digital players rejoice—Arena will host these cards, too.
With prerelease events set for June 6-8 and preorder hype already bubbling, the Final Fantasy crossover looks to unite two massive fandoms.
Whether this turns your kitchen table into a battlefield for heroes or just fuels another round of speculation, it’s safe to say: this set isn’t pulling any punches.