TheMagic: The GatheringandFinal Fantasycrossover was already a phenomenon before launch,setting a sales record just with pre-orders. It combines two incredibly popular franchises, and the 309-card set will draw from all the mainline Final Fantasy games, up to and including 16.
There are guides for the Commander decks, if you’re looking to play, but here we are exploring popularity. We break down the set and look at how many cards there are representing each of the 16 mainline games. So, does the set strongly favor newer games and which game do you think comes out on top?
We are only counting cards in the main set and the Through the Ages bonus sheet, not the Commander decks.
16Final Fantasy 2 - 15 Cards
The Black Sheep Game Has Red Hot Cards
Coming in at the bottom, the original black sheep due to its massive departure in style from the original, Final Fantasy 2. Despite having just 15 cards in the set, the game is well represented here. The Wild Rose Rebellion adorns a Counterspell card, and members Firion and Minwu also have their own legendary creature cards.
There’s a land card depicting Bafsk, which looks incredibly peaceful and picturesque here, despite the card’s text warning of the Dreadnought to be found there. The Cid card for this game is an artificer, a theme which continues throughout, and you may also celebrate Guy and his beavers before facing Yawgmoth.
15Final Fantasy 12 - 16 Cards
Look Out For The Choco-Comet - It’s Not As Fun As It Sounds
Final Fantasy 12 has 16 cards representing it. The game is notably the first open world title in the series, and there are several key locations depicted here, including Archades and Rabanastre. Both look incredible in these images, which hide the lurking dangers.
You’ll also find key characters including Vayne, Carudas Solidor, Ashe, Princess of Dalmasca and Vaan, Aspiring Sky Pirate. Cid is back once more with a new look, and while there are no moogles here, you may find a Chocobo calling down comets from the sky.
14Final Fantasy 1 - 17 Cards
Nostalgia Is Beautiful
The original game has 17 cards depicting its key scenes and characters. Starter classes are most commonly shown here with cards for Black, Red and White Mages, as well as a monk, fighter and thief. These are artifact cards and they look great as well as being useful. Win-win.
Cornelia is the first location you’ll ever encounter in the series and is shown on the aptly-named Starting Town card.
In terms of legendary creatures, Garland and Sarah have their own cards, and you’re able to also face off against the famous Dragon of Mount Gulg. Location wise, there are two cards depicting Cornelia and you can also see the adventurer’s airship in all its nostalgic glory.
13Final Fantasy 3 - 17 Cards
The Chosen Cards
The cards here are a little different in terms of content. Mainly they revolve around the elemental crystals with artifact cards for the darkness, earth, fire, water and wind crystals, all of which are now quite rightly legendary artifacts. You can also find the scene where the Onion Knights are chosen to become Heroes of Light in The Crystal’s Chosen sorcery card.
Despite this focus on adventures, there are also some creatures. Cid returns here with his usual artificer card, this time in full mining regalia, and you’ll also find cards for the Cloud of Darkness and Xande.
12Final Fantasy 11 - 17 Cards
Chocobos, Cacturs, And Wyverns, Oh My!
The series' first MMORPG has 17 cards and is mostly shown by artwork highlighting some of Vana’diel’s more unique residents. Alongside a regular adventuring party, you’ll also find a goobbue, a dragoon’s wyvern, a chocobo, and a sabotender.
Cool creatures are the order of the day here, with the cactaur referencing the series' early name for them, sabotenders.
Windurst also looks well worth a visit, and while there you can find this game’s Cid card. Don’t get too comfortable though, as the enemy is also present, with a stunning card for the newly resurrected Shadow Lord.
11Final Fantasy 16 - 18 Cards
The Goodest Boy
Final Fantasy 16 has 18 cards showcasing its highlights. Quite rightly, Clive is dominant here, featuring on two different legendary creature cards as well as being name-checked on a land card of his hideaway. Ambrosia Whiteheart also has their very own card, another win for FF16 chocobo representation.
Joining Clive and Ambrosia as creature cards are Jill, Joshua and Dion. You’ll also find antagonists including Hugo Kupka and events including the Clash of the Eikons. The set is rounded off with a Cid looking wise as he sits beside an owl.
10Final Fantasy 4 - 20 Cards
Daredevil Cid Leads The Pack
Final Fantasy 4’s 20 cards are, naturally, inclusive of legendary creatures for Cecil, Rosa, and Kain. You’ll also see Baron’s airship kingdom, a stunning mountaintop and the elusive lunar whale.
Other characters include Giott, Golbez, and Rydia as well as a chocobo and loporrit. The character-heavy set is once more finished with a flourish and a Cid, this time in full flight as an adventurous gnome.
9Final Fantasy 5 - 21 Cards
Action Packed Adventures
Weird and wonderful seems to be the theme of the 21 cards depicting Final Fantasy 5. Headed up by Bartz and Boko, who also appear on a sorcery card, this set focuses on action and adventure. The battle at the big bridge offers a nice instant effect, as does Galuf’s final act.
For cute creature lovers, we have gaelicat, and tonberry. Less cute is the sandworm with its dune vibes and the creepy swamp card. You should also watch out for the self-destruct.
8Final Fantasy 13 - 22 Cards
Summoning Lightning
Lightning looks stunning in three different legendary creature cards, and is joined by Vanille, Serah, Fang and Hope. Cid is also looking suave here, alongside Sazh who appears with his adorable baby chocobo. In fact, Sazh’s nameless chick is so cute he also gets his own creature card.
Striking artwork of Muldrotha and Ragnarok is complimented by thunder magic, the Snow Villiers, and some incredible locations. Eye-catching artwork is the prominent theme here and the detail is incredible.
7Final Fantasy 8 - 25 Cards
Are You Playing Triple Triad?
Squall is looking moody here,as is fitting for the Commander, alongside cards for Quistis, Rinoa, Seifer, Zell, Edna and Ultimecia. The spread of characters is supplemented by a Cid, a jumbo cactaur, and a t-rexaur.
Balab Garden looks suspiciously like a Pokemon gym in this card, and we’re here for it.
There’s a lot to enjoy here, and you can even stop to check out the Triple Triad. Just ensure you don’t miss out on the rest of these cards. There are some memories to recover.
