Do these 3 things before closing this tab:
1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteMagic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY brings characters, creatures and stories from across the mainline Final Fantasy games into a playable Magic crossover. Its tabletop release was June 13, 2025, and the set is also available on MTG Arena. The pairing makes sense on paper: both series build memorable fantasy worlds around distinctive characters, powerful summons and iconic objects, then give those elements room to shape strategy. That is an editorial fit, not a claim that every fan will enjoy the result.
What is Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY?
It is an officially licensed Universes Beyond collaboration developed by Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix. The set brings Final Fantasy characters and moments into Magic’s tabletop game and digital play on MTG Arena. Square Enix’s June 2025 announcement framed the collaboration as spanning each main Final Fantasy game released up to that point, from the original through Final Fantasy XVI; Wizards’ current product page describes the set as drawing from sixteen mainline games.
Wizards’ 2025 collecting guide lists 309 cards in the main FIN set. That total is for the main set, not the separate Final Fantasy Commander (FIC) and Through the Ages (FCA) card groups.
Why the two series fit together
Final Fantasy has spent decades creating distinct worlds, characters, monsters, summons and signature items. Magic turns characters and fantasy concepts into cards that interact through rules and strategy. The crossover can therefore do more than put familiar artwork on cards: it can represent recognizable parts of the games as pieces of a playable system.
#1 Best Overall
- EXPERIENCE FINAL FANTASY IN A WHOLE NEW WAY—Step into unforgettable stories from FINAL FANTASY games brought to your tabletop with the strategic gameplay of the Magic: The Gathering trading card game
- LEARN TO PLAY MAGIC—Everything you need to play your first games of Magic is here. Enter the fray with two pre-built 60-card decks and learn the essentials with the included guide booklet. You’ll be ready to play in no time.
- 2 FINAL FANTASY-THEMED DECKS—Cast powerful spells, meet iconic characters, and visit familiar locales; each deck contains 60 cards featuring FINAL FANTASY-themed art, including 10 cards entirely new to Magic (5 in each deck)
- ARE YOU A HERO OR A VILLAIN—Challenge a friend, choose your deck, and face off in epic 2-player battles; will you join Cloud, the beloved hero, or side with his nemesis, Sephiroth
- KICK OFF YOUR COLLECTION—Start your collection with Rare cards and shiny foils; each deck includes 5 Rare cards and 1 Mythic Rare Legendary Creature card with a shiny Traditional Foil treatment
Square Enix’s launch announcement highlighted characters including Cloud, Terra, Lightning and Noctis, alongside creatures such as Chocobos and Behemoths. Shoichi Ichikawa, Producer of the FINAL FANTASY series at Square Enix, described the collaboration as a way to bring the franchise’s lore and legacy to life through Magic’s strategic gameplay. That is the publisher’s perspective on the project, rather than independent evidence of fan reception.
What can you play, and which cards are legal?
There are multiple ways to approach the release, but legality depends on which product group a card comes from. Wizards’ collecting guide lists the main FIN set as Standard legal. Final Fantasy Commander (FIC) and Through the Ages (FCA) cards are listed as Commander, Legacy and Vintage legal; reprints retain any legality they already had. Check the individual card’s set code and current format rules before building a deck, since legality can change.
Rank #2
- FINAL FANTASY VI-THEMED DECK—Battle your friends with FINAL FANTASY VI’s iconic heroes, villains, and spells with the strategic gameplay of the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game
- YOU CAN’T DESTROY EVERYTHING—Fill your graveyard and revive your fallen heroes as you fight alongside Terra, Herald of Hope to restore balance to the world.
- 25 NEW CARDS plus ALL NEW ART—All 100 cards in this ready-to-play deck feature new FINAL FANTASY-themed art, including 25 Commander cards entirely new to Magic: The Gathering
- 2 FOIL LEGENDARY CARDS—Each deck includes 2 Legendary Creature cards with a shiny Traditional Foil treatment that can be played as your commander
- COLLECT SPECIAL ALT-BORDER CARDS—Each deck also comes with a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack containing 2 alternate-border cards of rarity Rare or higher
The four preconstructed Commander decks offer ready-built multiplayer options themed around Final Fantasy VI, VII, X and XIV. Wizards has published their decklists, which let players compare the cards and themes before choosing. The crossover also includes mechanics such as landcycling: as described in Square Enix’s announcement, a player can discard a card to search their library for a card with the specified land type. For a particular interaction, use the official card text and release notes.
Choose a product by how you want to play
| Your goal | Product path | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Learn Magic or play with one other person | FINAL FANTASY Starter Kit | Includes two ready-to-play 60-card decks, two deck boxes, a play guide, four double-sided tokens, two reference cards and Arena codes for both decks. Square Enix says account registration is required; the codes expire September 1, 2030. |
| Start playing multiplayer Commander | One of the four Commander decks | Choose among themes based on Final Fantasy VI, VII, X or XIV; official decklists are available. |
| Open randomized cards or play with boosters | Play Boosters or Collector Boosters | They address different play and collecting interests. No specific card is guaranteed by choosing either product unless its official collation details say so. |
| Collect or display themed products | Bundles or Scene Boxes | These are part of the official product range. Check current listings for what each item includes and whether it is available in your region. |
| Want the FFVII Commander deck with additional extras | FFVII Commander Deck—Game Edition | It combines the mechanically identical Limit Break Commander deck with a promo card and a code for the original Final Fantasy VII game. |
The Starter Kit is the clearest official entry point for a pair of new players because it includes two ready-to-play decks and a play guide. If your priority is multiplayer, the four Commander decks provide a more direct route into that format; if it is collecting, compare the contents of the sealed products rather than assuming a randomized pack will contain a particular card.
Rank #3
- FINAL FANTASY VII-THEMED DECK—Battle your friends with FINAL FANTASY VII’s iconic heroes, villains, and spells with the strategic gameplay of the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game
- LET’S MOSEY—Get into gear with Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER and fight for the planet’s future as you equip weapons and raise your creature stats to 7 power or higher to break past your limit
- 25 NEW CARDS plus ALL NEW ART—All 100 cards in this ready-to-play deck feature new FINAL FANTASY-themed art, including 25 Commander cards entirely new to Magic: The Gathering
- 2 FOIL LEGENDARY CARDS—Each deck includes 2 Legendary Creature cards with a shiny Traditional Foil treatment that can be played as your commander
- COLLECT SPECIAL ALT-BORDER CARDS—Each deck also comes with a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack containing 2 alternate-border cards of rarity Rare or higher
Launch prices are not current prices
Wizards’ 2025 collecting article listed launch MSRPs of $6.99 for a Play Booster, $37.99 for a Collector Booster, $69.99 for a Commander Deck, $19.99 for the Starter Kit and $41.99 for a Scene Box. These were announced MSRPs for the 2025 release, not current retailer prices. Check a retailer for present-day stock and pricing, including the region and language of the product.
Quick Recap
Best Value
- FINAL FANTASY XIV-THEMED DECK—Battle your friends with FINAL FANTASY XIV’s iconic heroes, villains, and spells with the strategic gameplay of the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game
- ALWAYS SEEK OUT NEW KNOWLEDGE—Be a master caster and gain control with card advantage as you band together with Y’shtola, Night’s Blessed to aid Eorzea in its time of need
- 25 NEW CARDS plus ALL NEW ART—All 100 cards in this ready-to-play deck feature new FINAL FANTASY-themed art, including 25 Commander cards entirely new to Magic: The Gathering
- 2 FOIL LEGENDARY CARDS—Each deck includes 2 Legendary Creature cards with a shiny Traditional Foil treatment that can be played as your commander
- COLLECT SPECIAL ALT-BORDER CARDS—Each deck also comes with a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack containing 2 alternate-border cards of rarity Rare or higher
Rank #4
- FINAL FANTASY X-THEMED DECK—Battle your friends with FINAL FANTASY X’s iconic heroes, villains, and spells with the strategic gameplay of the Magic: The Gathering collectible card game
- WHEN YOU GOT THE BALL, YOU GOTTA SCORE.—Embark on a journey to Zanarkand alongside Tidus, Yuna’s Guardian as you buff your creatures with counters and pass them around to boost team spirit
- 25 NEW CARDS plus ALL NEW ART—All 100 cards in this ready-to-play deck feature new FINAL FANTASY-themed art, including 25 Commander cards entirely new to Magic: The Gathering
- 2 FOIL LEGENDARY CARDS—Each deck includes 2 Legendary Creature cards with a shiny Traditional Foil treatment that can be played as your commander
- COLLECT SPECIAL ALT-BORDER CARDS—Each deck also comes with a 2-card Collector Booster Sample Pack containing 2 alternate-border cards of rarity Rare or higher
Sources and product details
- Wizards of the Coast: FINAL FANTASY product page
- Wizards of the Coast: Collecting FINAL FANTASY
- Square Enix: FINAL FANTASY collaboration announcement
- Wizards of the Coast: FINAL FANTASY Commander decklists
- Wizards of the Coast: FINAL FANTASY release notes
- Wizards of the Coast: Standard format
- Wizards of the Coast: Commander format
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply.
