PAX East has officially commenced, and attendees visiting the Magic: The Gathering booth have been treated to striking visuals featuring renowned characters from the upcoming MTG—FINAL FANTASY set.
Exciting first glimpses were shared on Bluesky by Guild Pack, showcasing beloved characters such as Lightning, Cloud, Tifa, Squall, and Gilgamesh. Additionally, the magicTCG subreddit user u/normaldog- contributed with images of two of the series’ most notorious villains, Kefka and Sephiroth.
While the specifics regarding converted mana cost, power, toughness, and abilities will be unveiled during Saturday’s Debut Showcase, fans can still appreciate the names and color identities of the showcased cards. The confirmed identities are:
– Tifa Lockhart – Green
– Cloud, Midgar Mercenary – White
– Squall, SeeD Mercenary – Orzhov (White & Black)
– Lightning, Army of One – Boros (White & Red)
– Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms – Red
– Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin – Multicolor (yet to be specified)
– Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel – Black
The Debut Showcase for MTG—FINAL FANTASY is set for Saturday, May 10 at 12 PM ET in the PAX East Main Theatre. For those who cannot attend in person, Wizards of the Coast will stream the event live on the Magic: The Gathering YouTube channel, ensuring fans worldwide can partake in the excitement.
Scheduled for release on June 13, MTG—FINAL FANTASY is highly anticipated by fans of both franchises, promising a thrilling new chapter in the Magic universe. The collaboration stands as a testament to the enduring popularity of both Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy, highlighting the power of crossover events in gaming culture.