Okay, so there I was at PAX East, just minding my own business, right? And suddenly, there’s this wild mix of screams—like, actual screams—and yeah, they’re coming from the Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy showcase. Wizards of the Coast? They might’ve actually cracked the code on RPG crossovers this time. The presentation, about two hours long (I think? Hard to keep track when you’re hyped) was like opening a treasure chest full of Chocobos and cards that look straight out of a dream, with some serious Final Fantasy vibes.
Now, earlier this year in February, they teased us with some cards. But this? This walkthrough was like, “Here’s what you’re gonna be playing with this summer!” Felt like a sneak peek into the future, if you ask me.
Oh, and get this—Yoshitaka Amano is back, illustrating Kefka and all sorts of other wild stuff. His art has always felt, I dunno, magical? And seeing him return for this set just makes everything feel… complete.
So, Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy joining forces is just the latest in a lineup of collabs that seem to cover every fandom—from hobbits in Lord of the Rings to, yes, even Spongebob (that’s not a typo). And people are going nuts for it, and I mean, can you blame them? Chris Cocks from Hasbro is saying this is their biggest set ever. Biggest! Despite all the economic mumbo jumbo going around, folks are still ready to dive into this world.
Anyway, you’ve still got time if you’re trying to snag this on launch day—June 13, mark your calendar. Oh, and if you can’t wait (who can, really?), you can pre-order the set. So yeah, there you go. My chaotic take on the madness that is Magic and Final Fantasy teaming up. Maybe I got sidetracked somewhere, but hey, it’s all part of the fun, right?
