Magic: The Gathering is known for its collaborations with various franchises, and one of the most anticipated crossovers is with the Final Fantasy series. The collaboration was announced in 2022, with a set scheduled for release in 2024. However, due to delays, the release date has been pushed to June 13, 2025.
Fans got a sneak peek of what’s to come when the Final Fantasy X account teased the collaboration on October 25. The tweet hinted at an upcoming announcement from Magic: The Gathering Japan regarding the set. The tweet also revealed the special card art for Kefka Palazzo, a memorable villain from Final Fantasy VI.
Shortly after, Magic: The Gathering’s official accounts shared a teaser video featuring Zakeel Gordon from Wizards of the Coast and Shoichi Ichikawa from Square Enix. In the video, Ichikawa unveiled some of the Final Fantasy characters that would be featured in the set, including Terra from VI, Lightning from XIII, Noctis from XV, and others. The video also showcased the card art for characters like Kefka, Lightning, a moogle, Yuna, Tidus, Emet-Selch, and Sephiroth.
The collaboration between Final Fantasy and Magic: The Gathering is highly anticipated by fans of both franchises. With iconic characters from the Final Fantasy series making their way into the world of Magic, players can look forward to creating new strategies and decks based on their favorite characters. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting crossover event between two beloved worlds.
