The spoiler season for Final Fantasy has been an absolute tour de force, setting a new high bar for hype around Universes Beyond. To me, it’s another reminder how cool it is to see familiar references from another franchise transmuted into Magic mechanics; it’s like game design alchemy. In the past, this kind of “top-down” design has featured in sets …
10 Great Bird Cards for Choco, Seeker of Paradise
Final Fantasy preview season is well underway. This new set drops on June 13th, so it’s right around the corner. The set features a huge number of legendary creatures, and one of the most exciting ones that has been revealed so far is Choco, Seeker of Paradise. Chocobos are one of my favorite things about Final Fantasy. And, as a …
The Best Final Fantasy Through the Ages Reprints
Final Fantasy Through the Ages is a bonus sheet of hotly demanded reprints that you can find in all Final Fantasy booster types. What are the best reprints? The best arts? What will players love? Let’s dive in. FINAL FANTASY THROUGH THE AGES FINAL FANTASY Through the Ages showcases iconic Magic cards with FINAL FANTASY artwork. These cards form a …
Final Fantasy Scions and Spellcraft Upgrade & Review
Scions and Spellecraft is the white blue and black precon from Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy. It features a slew of spellslinging action from the cast of Final Fantasy XIV, the popular online MMORPG game that has been going for just as many years. This deck is a soft control deck that cares about Wizards and casting spells. For this $50 …
Final Fantasy Revival Trance Upgrade & Review
Magic: The Gathering —FINAL FANTASY is such an awesome opportunity for both fans of the classic RPGs and Magic’s designers (some of whom are the same people). The sprawling Final Fantasy franchise is one of the deepest wells of inspiration you could ask for in a Universes Beyond set, with so many beloved games and characters to draw from. But …
Final Fantasy Counter Blitz Upgrade & Review
Magic the Gathering – Final Fantasy releases on June 13th. Along with the main set, there are also four brand new Commander precons filled to the brim with awesome cards. In this article, I’m going to review the Counter Blitz deck and discuss the best ways to upgrade it. As you can guess from the name, the Counter Blitz deck …
Final Fantasy Limit Break Upgrade & Review
Limit Break is the red green and white precon from Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy. It features characters and moments from beloved title Final Fantasy VII, such as Cloud, Tifa, Aerith, Barrett, and Yuffie – and, of course – Sephiroth. Limit Break is all about attacking, with a focus on hitting power 7. It also cares a lot about equipment. For …
Dealing Massive Damage with Lightning, Army of One in Commander
Lightning, Army of One is sure to be a popular Commander. She’s the star of Final Fantasy XIII, she’s Boros, she enables damage doubling… but how can you get the most out of her? What set up do you need? Let’s dive in. LIGHTNING, ARMY OF ONE So, let’s get down to business. Lightning is a 3/2 with good keywords, …
Red-White Commander Decks Are Getting Hooked Up with Final Fantasy
Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy previews began in earnest at the weekend, with the PAX East Debut Showcase providing us plenty of cards to gush over. Among the cards previewed were a number of saucy adds for RW Equipment decks. As a Boros Equipment enthusiast in Commander, I have some thoughts. BOROS EQUIPMENT STRATEGIES IN FINAL FANTASY We saw Cloud, Planet’s …
Final Fantasy First Look
Magic: The Gathering has always been a game of grand stories and breathtaking worlds, and few franchises have captured imaginations like Final Fantasy. For over three decades, this legendary series has defined RPG storytelling with its unforgettable characters, epic summons, and sweeping narratives. Now, in Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy, we’re bringing these two iconic universes together in an unprecedented collaboration. Let’s …










