Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy Crossover – A Stunning Collaboration
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) fans are in for a treat with the upcoming Final Fantasy crossover, bringing iconic characters and classic artwork into the Universes Beyond series. This set, scheduled for release in June 2025, combines the rich storytelling of Final Fantasy with the strategic depth of MTG.
Key Characters and Artwork in Magic x Final Fantasy
Table of Key Elements:
- Characters: Cloud Strife, Sephiroth, Lightning, Terra, Tidus, Yuna
- Worlds Represented: Spira, Vana’diel, Gaia, and more
- Artist Collaborations: Joseph Weston, Wanjie Li, Yuu Fujiki, Arif Wijaya
- Release Date: June 2025
- Special Elements: Chocobos, summons, weapons, and famous scenes from Final Fantasy
This crossover will feature MTG artists like Joseph Weston and Wanjie Li, along with Final Fantasy illustrators. The card of Final Fantasy IX’s Kefka Palazzo by Arif Wijaya is an early highlight, showcasing an incredible collaboration of styles.
What Fans Can Expect From the Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy Crossover
According to Shoichi Ichikawa of Square Enix, this crossover represents every Final Fantasy series entry, making it a must-have for fans. Key locations, legendary creatures, and player-favorite characters like Cloud Strife and Terra will be part of this set, alongside classic summons like Ifrit and Shiva. Magic players can expect new strategies and mechanics to play with, tailored to fit the Final Fantasy theme.
In addition to this collaboration, MTG has confirmed a Marvel’s Spider-Man crossover, marking a multi-year partnership, set to follow the Final Fantasy release next year.
New Universe Expansions and Mechanics
Each card in this collection incorporates MTG’s classic gameplay mechanics while immersing fans in Final Fantasy’s lore. Fans can look forward to Magic: The Gathering’s largest-ever collection of Final Fantasy art, featuring exclusive designs and illustrations from Yuu Fujiki and Néstor Ossandón Leal.
