Magic: The Gathering has announced a new set of Commander decks featuring characters from the Final Fantasy franchise, including Cloud, Tidus, Terra, and Y’shtola. This crossover is set to launch on June 13, and will include four preconstructed decks, each themed around a specific Final Fantasy game.
Each deck comprises 100 cards, featuring a mix of reprints with new Final Fantasy artwork and original cards designed specifically for the Commander format. The games represented are Final Fantasy VI, VII, X, and XIV, allowing players to engage with the lore and characters from these beloved titles.
Deck Themes and Gameplay
The decks are designed to reflect the unique gameplay mechanics and themes of their respective games:
- Revival Trance – Final Fantasy VI (Terra, Herald of Hope): Focused on graveyard reanimation.
- Limit Break – Final Fantasy VII (Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER): Centers around equipment strategies.
- Counter Blitz – Final Fantasy X (Tidus, Yuna’s Guardian): Incorporates a counter manipulation theme.
- Scions & Spellcraft – Final Fantasy XIV (Y’shtola, Night’s Blessed): Emphasizes noncreature spells and abilities.
Players can expect to see familiar characters and spells within each deck, with the potential for a rich gameplay experience that captures the essence of the Final Fantasy series.
Collector’s Editions Available
These Commander decks will be available in both regular and Collector’s Editions, priced at $69.99 and $149.99 respectively. The Collector’s Edition will feature all cards in a special foil treatment.
This collaboration marks a significant addition to the Magic: The Gathering universe, offering fans a chance to experience Final Fantasy in a new format. For more details, visit the full article here.