PAX East 2024 wasn’t just another weekend for gamers. Wizards of the Coast used the stage to drop exclusive reveals for their upcoming Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy crossover set. The buzz around the show wasn’t about a new game or a trailer—but about cards. Specifically, five brand-new Final Fantasy VII-themed cards that debuted ahead of the June 13 release.
Five Final Fantasy VII Cards Were Unveiled In Exclusive MTG Reveal
Before the main event, Wizards of the Coast gave fans an early look at five new cards from the Final Fantasy expansion. The spotlight was on Final Fantasy VII, with multiple versions of the fan-favorite Secret Rendezvous card. Each one features Cloud in the Gold Saucer, paired with Tifa, Yuffie, Aerith, or Barrett. It’s a small but impactful touch for collectors and players alike.
The most striking reveal? A reimagined iconic card featuring Sephiroth. Modeled after the classic Atraxa, Grand Unifier card, this version of Sephiroth is illustrated by Tetsuya Nomura, the legendary Final Fantasy artist. It’s a fusion of two worlds made for hype — and it delivered.
Restocks Give Fans Another Chance To Grab Final Fantasy MTG Kits
Magic players scrambling to preorder these sets got some relief during PAX East. Major retailers like Walmart and Target have restocked key items, including the Final Fantasy Starter Kit, the Final Fantasy Bundle, and the Play Booster Box. These restocks are likely to be brief, but they give collectors a last chance to secure the most sought-after products before the launch.
The Starter Kit comes with two ready-to-play decks, while the Bundle offers a mix of booster packs and foil art cards. It’s everything you need to jump into the Final Fantasy universe through Magic’s card mechanics. Just don’t wait too long — most of these sets sold out within days the first time around.
Sephiroth And Aerith Cards Let You Recreate Iconic Moments On The Battlefield
One of the most talked-about segments at PAX East was the gameplay preview of Sephiroth and Aerith cards. These aren’t just cool-looking cards—they’ve been designed with a flavor and synergy that reflects their story in Final Fantasy VII.
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER lets you sacrifice creatures to draw cards, including a mechanic that transforms him into One Winged Angel after pulling off four kills in a turn. It’s a clear nod to his tendency to wipe out entire parties in the original game. On the flip side, Aerith Gainsborough gains +1/+1 counters whenever you heal and distributes those buffs to your legendary creatures when she dies—mirroring how her death empowered the heroes in the story.
The interplay between these two cards even encourages players to mimic that infamous in-game moment, using Sephiroth to sacrifice Aerith for strategic gain. It’s dark, it’s thematic, and it actually works in gameplay. These cards are bound to shake up both casual and competitive play.
What PAX East Reveals Mean For The Future Of MTG Crossovers
This Final Fantasy set is more than just a collaboration—it’s a template for how MTG can integrate storytelling into card design. The flavor is on point, and the mechanics support it without feeling gimmicky. With upcoming crossovers like Spider-Man on the horizon, fans are now expecting this level of thematic depth across the board.
Wizards of the Coast may not be announcing new planes or sets at every event, but with reveals like this, they’re keeping the community engaged in a big way. PAX East wasn’t about exclusive trailers or game demos this time. It was about cards, stories, and the creative space where they meet.
Keep an eye on upcoming events—these kinds of reveals are becoming the main attraction.