Final Fantasy is set to shake up the Meta!

Final Fantasy Power Creep!

Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy crossover is finally here, and it's bringing some absolute game-changers to the table. Whether you're a longtime fan of the RPG series or just looking for the next powerhouse card to dominate your matches, there's plenty to get excited about. With a mix of legendary creatures, devastating spells, and innovative mechanics, this set is primed to shake up the meta in a big way.

The Top 5 Meta-Defining Cards in Final Fantasy

1. Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

A White Mythic Rare legendary creature, Cloud is perfect for equipment-heavy decks. He searches for an Equipment card when he enters the battlefield and doubles triggered abilities when equipped, making him a must-have for aggressive strategies.
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2. Ultima

Ultima isn’t just a spell—it’s a game-changing reset button. This White Rare Sorcery destroys all artifacts and creatures, then ends the turn, cutting off any follow-up responses from your opponent. Control decks will love its ability to stop momentum and flip the game in their favor.
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3. Judge Magister Gabranth

Gabranth is a White-Black Legendary Creature that thrives in midrange and control strategies. He has Menace, making him harder to block, and gains +1/+1 counters whenever another creature or artifact you control dies. This makes him a strong pick for decks that focus on sacrifice mechanics and attrition-based playstyles.
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4. Midgar, City of Mako // Reactor Raid

This Black Rare Land enters the battlefield tapped and produces Black mana. Its Adventure side, Reactor Raid, lets you sacrifice an artifact or creature to draw two cards, then exile the card so you can play the land later. This flexibility makes it a strong pick for decks that rely on resource cycling and graveyard interactions.
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5. Aerith Gainsborough

Aerith is a White Rare Legendary Creature – Human Cleric with Lifelink. She gains +1/+1 counters whenever you gain life, and when she dies, she distributes those counters to all your legendary creatures, making her a powerful engine for lifegain decks.
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Why This Set Is Shaking Things Up

This Final Fantasy crossover isn’t just another expansion—it’s bringing some of the strongest mechanics we’ve seen in a while. Whether it’s Cloud revitalizing equipment strategies, Ultima giving control decks a brutal reset, or Gabranth rewarding sacrifice-heavy decks, these cards are going to define the new meta.

With Midgar’s flexible land mechanics and Aerith’s lifegain powerhouse effects, the set caters to a variety of playstyles. Competitive players are already brewing strategies to maximize their impact—and it’s only a matter of time before we see how they reshape tournaments.

Which of these do you think will be the most dominant? Let’s talk deck ideas!

 

Liam O'Neill

Managing Director

Hobby Lords