One of the most anticipated trading card collaborations arrives June 13 when Magic: The Gathering unleashes its Final Fantasy crossover. Retailers have already sold through most sets, leaving only the Starter Kit available for preorder at Amazon priced at $19.87 (UK price: £15.99).
With other editions sold out and rare singles commanding prices exceeding $500, securing your preorder now is advisable before these vanish quicker than a FFIX Chocobo race.
Magic: The Gathering - Final Fantasy Starter Kit
Release Date: June 13, 2025
Preorder now, pay upon shipment
$19.87 at Amazon
The hype surrounding this crossover grew exponentially following its reveal, intensifying further with the latest showcase trailer.
The secondary market reflects this excitement with staggering valuations — Cloud, Midgar Mercenary's borderless edition currently sits at $147.23 while its Surge Foil variant commands an astonishing $599 premium.
For collectors pursuing individual cards, several notable targets have emerged:
The visually stunning borderless Kefka, Court Mage card (featured prominently in PAX East's MTG teaser trailer) showcases artwork by legendary Final Fantasy illustrator Yoshitaka Amano.
Kefka, Court Mage (Borderless) (0322)
$78.01 at TCG Player
Cloud, Ex-Soldier - Commander
$45.99 at TCG Player
Traveling Chocobo (Borderless)
$169.98 at TCG Player
Jumbo Cactuar
$43.04 at TCG Player
Sazh's Chocobo
$1.96 at TCG Player
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant (Borderless)
$78.01 at TCG Player
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary (Borderless - Surge Foil)
$599.00 at TCG Player
Tonberry
$2.49 at TCG Player
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER (Borderless)
$198.01 at TCG Player
Summon: Shiva
$1.56 at TCG Player
Gladiolus Amicitia
$0.33 at TCG Player
Yuffie Kisaragi - Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow (Showcase)
$99.92 at TCG Player
Firion, Wild Rose Warrior (Borderless)
$26.95 at TCG Player
Lightning, Army of One (Borderless)
$95.95 at TCG Player
TCG Player serves as an excellent marketplace for acquiring specific cards without relying on booster pack luck.
The platform also provides valuable pricing insights, though collectors should note values may fluctuate approaching launch.
Other noteworthy pulls include the Cloud, Ex-Soldier Commander card ($45.99) with its equipment synergies, and the Yuffie Kisaragi showcase variant ($99.92) featuring nostalgic FFVII artwork.
The true premium cards emerge with special editions - the aforementioned $599 Cloud, plus the Traveling Chocobo borderless ($169.98) and standard ($114.97) versions.
Budget-conscious collectors can find affordable singles like Sazh's Chocobo ($1.96), Tonberry ($2.49), Shiva ($1.56), or Gladiolus (33¢).
TCG Player currently offers Final Fantasy booster sets above MSRP:
- 9-booster bundle + bonus cards: $87.99
- 30-pack Play Booster Display: $164.99
- Individual boosters: $7.99 each
The Starter Kit offers fixed contents rather than randomized boosters:
- 1 foil legendary
- 5 exclusive MTG debut cards
- 54 main set cards
- 4 double-sided tokens
- 2 MTG Arena codes
- 2 deck boxes
The Arena codes prove particularly valuable for newcomers, enabling digital deck practice against AI before competitive play.
Additional MTG Products Available
Numerous other Magic products remain available:
- Edge of Eternities Commander Deck ($44.99)
- Commander Masters Set Booster Box ($369.99)
- Various Collector/Draft booster boxes ($164-$415)
- Lord of the Rings/Tales of Middle-Earth bundles ($42-$60)
- Outlaws of Thunder Junction Prerelease Pack ($35.99)
The Edge of Eternities expansion remains highly sought after, alongside rare previous sets like the $749 Theros Beyond Death booster.
