1. What is it?
2. Release date
3. Products
4. Mechanics
5. Story
6. Deals
MTG Final Fantasy is what happens when you combine one of the world's best card games with absolutely beloved JRPGs. Throw in a splash of limited stock for (justified) fan hysteria. Bon appetite!
Naturally, there's more to this new Magic: The Gathering set than that. MTG Final Fantasy is one of the biggest launches for the game in 2025, and it's proven to be wildly popular so far.
With that in mind, here's a full lowdown of everything you need to know about this enormous, wide-ranging set. That means everything from the product lineup and mechanics to where you can get it all for less.
What is MTG Final Fantasy?
- A massive crossover set
- Covers every Final Fantasy game
- Features Commander decks and boosters
MTG Final Fantasy is a grand crossover between the two franchises; it translates the worlds, characters, items, spells, monsters, and stories of every single FF game into Magic: The Gathering. That means there will be representation from your favorite entry in the series, be it Final Fantasy VII or Final Fantasy XIII.
These cards don't use screengrabs or existing concept art, though. Aside from a few collector throwbacks, they're filled with original artwork from a range of creators.
Practically speaking, this is the fourth Magic: The Gathering set to launch in 2025 (or third, when you consider how MTG Innistrad Remastered was a reprint). It follows on from the dragon-laden MTG Tarkir: Dragonstorm and racing-themed MTG Aetherdrift. Like both of them, it's fully Standard-legal. Unlike some previous collaborations, it's featured on the digital MTG Arena as well.
In short, this isn't just a blink and you'll miss it tie-in; MTG Final Fantasy is a full, major set. There are actually 309 cards in total, and each Commander deck contains 25 cards that haven't been seen in Magic: The Gathering before. What's more, there are 16 basic lands in total - one for every main game in the Final Fantasy series. These draw from iconic locations fans shouldn't have much trouble recognizing.
MTG Final Fantasy release date
MTG Final Fantasy is out now, meaning you can pick up your fill of boosters or Commander decks as we speak. Well, in theory. Stock can be hard to come by, and knowing where to buy MTG Final Fantasy is tricky.
Still, it should be available wherever Magic: The Gathering is sold. Here's the exact release schedule.
- Prerelease events: June 6-12
- MTG Arena release date: June 10
- Tabletop release: June 13
MTG Final Fantasy products
- Four Commander decks (normal/collector editions)
- Play Boosters & Collector Boosters
- Booster display boxes & bundles
Even though MTG Final Fantasy is better described as a crossover (e.g. part of Magic's 'Universes Beyond' initiative), it's still a fully Standard-legal set. That means it's enjoying the full complement of products, along with some added collector editions to take advantage of hype.
Let's take a full rundown of what's on offer.
Starter Set
Like Lord of the Rings and Bloomburrow before it, MTG Final Fantasy is one of the rare few sets to get a Starter Kit. This one has Cloud and Sephiroth from Final Fantasy VII headlining it.
Commander decks
There are four precon Commander decks to collect in MTG Final Fantasy, and they all revolve around a specific game in the franchise. As an added wrinkle, there are also two editions of each precon - normal and collector. These obviously vary in price, and the latter contains Surge foil versions of the cards. That makes them incredibly sought-after.
If you're curious about using these decks, don't miss our guide on how to play MTG Commander. As for the ones we think are most worthy of your time, expert Magic play Abigail Shannon has the lowdown in her write-up on the best MTG Final Fantasy Commander decks.
Play boosters
Like most Magic sets, MTG Final Fantasy includes Play Boosters. These can be purchased individually or as part of the Play Booster Box.
Collector boosters
As always, MTG Final Fantasy includes a Collector Booster line with special art treatments and effects that aren't available anywhere else. As a result of this, they tend to be a lot more expensive than Play Boosters.
Bundles and prerelease
If you want to bulk up your collection without spending a small fortune on booster boxes, set bundles and prerelease boxes are your best bet. While you can normally get just one prerelease box, this time there are five to represent each faction on Tarkir.
MTG Final Fantasy mechanics
- A lot of returning mechanics
- Job select is a fun nod to an FF staple
- Brings back Sagas, Adventures, and more
Because it's such a massive set, MTG Final Fantasy brings a lot of gameplay changes along for the ride. Luckily, long-time players will have seen most of these before (aside from a couple of name changes). Here's what you can expect to come up against.
- Adventures: This concept came about as a result of the D&D set, and it returns in honor of the Final Fantasy series. You can either play the instant or sorcery side of your card, or the permanent half.
- Job select: Like so many of the games, MTG Final Fantasy features Jobs. Certain Equipment cards ask you to create a 1/1 colorless Hero creature token this will be attached to.
- Saga creatures: You can summon monsters in certain Final Fantasy games, and MTG recreates this with Saga cards. These are stepped cards that provide greater benefits as you complete more of their criteria.
- Landcycling: Want a specific land type? This mechanic allows you to find exactly that, cycling through your deck for a land type of your choice after discarding a card.
- Double-sided cards: If you've been playing since Innistrad, this will be a familiar mechanic. Once certain conditions have been met, your card flips over to reveal a (usually nastier) alternate form.
- Tiered: We've seen this mechanic before, but now it has a new name. Basically, a spell becomes more powerful the more mana you use.
MTG Final Fantasy story
- There isn't a story this time
- Every mainline FF game is featured, though
Much like the Tales of Middle-earth set, MTG Final Fantasy does not include a story. This is a marked difference to mainline sets such as Tarkir, which drop expensive lore via a series of short stories posted on the Magic website.
Instead, this release focuses on celebrating characters and stories we love from the 16 primary Final Fantasy games. No matter which entry you like best, you'll find a nod to it here.
MTG Final Fantasy deals
Hoping to get your hands on Final Fantasy cards for as little as possible? Although doing so will be difficult, we hunt down the best MTG deals each and every week so can help. Indeed, we've set our price-matching software on a 24/7 search for the latest price cuts. If any exist, you'll find these below.
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