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Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Crossover: Complete 2025 Guide

Last Updated: October 27, 2025

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Universes Beyond Crossover Art

Worlds are set to collide in one of the most anticipated tabletop crossovers in history as Square Enix's legendary Final Fantasy series officially joins Magic: The Gathering. Wizards of the Coast is expanding its massively successful "Universes Beyond" line to bring over 35 years of JRPG history to the planes of Magic. This landmark collaboration, officially titled Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy, is confirmed to cover every mainline game in the franchise, from the original Final Fantasy to the recent Final Fantasy XVI.

Here is your complete, up-to-date guide on the release date, product lineup, and everything you need to know about this monumental set.

A Legendary Crossover Confirmed for 2025

Following the record-breaking success of collaborations like The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth and Warhammer 40,000, the Final Fantasy set is poised to be another blockbuster. The "Universes Beyond" initiative has proven there is a massive appetite for seeing beloved fictional worlds translated into the mechanics and art of Magic: The Gathering.

Bringing Final Fantasy into the fold is an ambitious undertaking. The series spans dozens of titles, each with its own rich lore, iconic characters like Cloud Strife, Squall Leonhart, and Clive Rosfield, powerful summons like Ifrit and Bahamut, and unforgettable settings. Translating this vast history into Magic cards presents an exciting opportunity for creative design and is expected to draw a huge wave of players who have grown up with the JRPG giant.

The Complete Product Lineup

While early announcements focused on specific items, Wizards of the Coast has since revealed a full and comprehensive product line designed to cater to every type of player and collector.

Here’s a full breakdown of the products you can expect:

  • Play Boosters: The standard booster packs for the set, perfect for drafting and building your collection. Each pack contains a mix of commons, uncommons, rares, and mythic rares featuring characters, spells, and items from across the Final Fantasy universe.
  • Collector Boosters: Premium packs filled with foil cards, extended-art treatments, and exclusive alternate art that will be highly sought after by collectors.
  • Commander Decks: Preconstructed 100-card decks built around legendary characters from the Final Fantasy series, ready to play in Magic's most popular format. This is often the best entry point for fans of the source material who are new to Magic.
  • Starter Kit: Designed for brand-new players, this kit will include two complete, ready-to-play decks, allowing fans to learn the game using their favorite Final Fantasy characters.
  • The Bundle: A curated collection for dedicated fans. While contents vary slightly by set, these typically include a number of Play Boosters, a unique foil promo card, basic lands, a themed storage box, and a spindown life counter. Early information highlighted a "Chocobo" theme, pointing to exclusive bird-related content within.
  • Scene Boxes: These unique products contain several borderless foil cards that, when placed together, form a larger piece of stunning art depicting an iconic moment from the Final Fantasy saga.

Official Release Date and Preorder Details

Mark your calendars: The global release date for Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy is June 13, 2025.

Preorders are now live at local game stores and major online retailers like Amazon and GameStop. Given the immense anticipation for this crossover, products are expected to sell quickly. Securing a preorder early is highly recommended for anyone who doesn't want to miss out on what is sure to be one of the biggest gaming releases of the year. This set is positioned as a major summer blockbuster for both tabletop and video game fans alike.