Summary
Magic: The Gatheringis one of the longest-standing card games in history, stemming from theDungeons and Dragonsuniverse and produced by Wizards of the Coast. The mathematically focused card game centers on mystical and magical creatures and spells, making it perfect for fantasy fans. Over the years, the game has evolved, expanded, and become incredibly engaging, featuring thousands of cards, archetypes, and various ways to play.
As more cards get introduced into the system,Magic: The Gatheringhas ventured into the mobile TCG area withMTG: Arena, allowing players to play online with players all over the world.MTG: Arenahas released its most recentcrossover with theFinal Fantasyfranchise,and with it comes a laundry list of new cards. Here are some ofthe best cards in theFinal FantasyCrossover pack inMTG: Arena.
8Ultima, Origin Of Oblivion
The Final Calamity Of Final Fantasy 16
Final Fantasy 16is a massive game, both in scale and story, that takes players on a magical journey of grief, revenge, and revolution. The hero of this story is Clive, a young warrior with a touch of destiny, while the secret villain is Ultima.
Ultima is the god of thisFinal Fantasy, a cosmic-level threat that can wipe away entire civilizations with a single word, andMagic: The Gathering Arenahas done an excellent job of bringing Ultima into the game.Ultima, Origin of Oblivionis a five-cost colorless card with four power and defense. Ultima is a fantastic card for Artifact and colorless decks, able to generate additional mana at minimal cost.
7Barret Wallace
The Leader Of Avalanche Makes An Appearance
Barretis amain protagonistfrom the fan-favorite gameFinal Fantasy 7. In the game, Barret is the militant-focused savior of the planet who seeks to tear down the corrupt government regime that aims to rob the people and the world of its life force. Barret is a walking tank with strength, durability, and a gun arm.
InMagic: The Gathering Arena, Barret is a four-cost red card with four power and defense. His effect allows him to deal extra damage to every other creature that is currently equipped. Barret would make an excellent addition to assault and equipment decks, along with several other cards featured in theFinal Fantasycollab.
6Sin, Spira’s Punishment
A Colossal Creature Card With Abilities To Match
Final Fantasy 10is another monumental title in theFinal Fantasyfranchise that has garnered an enormous fanbase. The characters stole the hearts of fans worldwide, and the story left them in tears. InFinal Fantasy 10there is a looming threat that seeks to plunge the world into darkness: Sin. Sin is a massive mythic beast that the people of Spira believe to be their punishment for the crimes of their ancestors.
InMagic: The Gathering Arena,Sin, Spira’s Punishmentis a seven-cost creature who must be cast with one blue, one green, and one black mana. With a whopping seven power and defense, Sin becomes even more powerful thanks to his abilities. Along with flying, Sin, Spira’s Punishment, exiles a permanent on the owner’s field whenever it attacks or enters; it then creates a copy of that card, and if it’s a land, Sin gets to copy another card as well.
5Lightning, Army Of One
One Of The Best Protagonists In The Series
Lightning is the main protagonist inFinal Fantasy 13andLightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13. In the games, Lightning is a former soldier on a mission to rescue her sister before it’s too late, which drags her into conflict against multiple factions and strange beings. Lighting plays a monumental role in the13saga, going from a common rebel to a celestial being.
InMagic: The Gathering Arena,Lightning, Army of Oneis a red and white card that costs three mana, and requires one white and one red mana. She has three power and two defense, making her a solid early game cast. Additionally, Lighting, Army of One has Lifelink, Trample, First Strike, and Staggering, which cause other damaging effects to double against an opponent or their permanents for one turn after she attacks.
4Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
The Menace Of Final Fantasy 9
Kuja served as the primary antagonist ofFinal Fantasy 9and is one of the most interesting villains in theFinal Fantasyfranchise due to his unique perspective and personality. Kuja is a mechanically engineered wizard, artificially created to serve Garland. However, while Kuja operated from the shadows to cause conflict among humans, he also developed his own desire to break free from Garland andrule over Terra as a god.
Kuja, Genome Sorcereris a powerful four-cost black and red card that would do great in most burn decks. Not only does Kuja get to deal damage to opponents and summon wizard tokens, but triggering his innate effect allows him to transform into Trance Kuja, Fate Defies.
3Ultimecia, Time Sorcereress
The Time Witch Of Final Fantasy 8
Ultimecia is one of the strongestFinal Fantasyvillains, and she appears inFinal Fantasy 8, which follows Squall Leonhart and his comrades on a journey to save all of existence. Ultimecia is a power mage who sends her mind back in time and takes over the body of Edea. With powerful time magic, Ultimecia seeks to collapse the time stream and erase everything but herself.
Ultimecia’s card inMagic: The Gathering Arena,Ultimecia, Time Sorceress,is a blue and black creature card with a five mana cost. She allows the owner of the card to surveil whenever she enters the battlefield or attacks. Additionally, at a reasonable cost, Ultimecia can transform into Ultimecia, Omnipotent, a significant upgrade that grants the player a second turn.
2Summon: Knights Of Round
Bring Forth The Knights Of Legend
Knights of the Round is a powerful summon material inFinal Fantasy 7thatbrings forth powerful knightsto aid the player’s party in battle. While one of the most powerful materials in the game, the card inMagic: The Gathering Arenais just as potent.
Summon: Knights of the Roundis a saga card with five stages that trigger after each turn. The first four stages each create three 2/2 creature tokens on the owner’s side of the field. The fifth and final stage boosts the attack and defense of those tokens while also granting them Indestructible.
1Yuna, Hope Of Spira
The High Priestess Makes A Great Support
Yuna is one of the primary protagonists inFinal Fantasy 10alongside Tidus and the rest of her comrades, who take on Sin to protect civilization. Yuna is the current generation’s summoner and must venture out just like her mother before her. Yuna possesses incredible magical abilities and is the focal point ofFinal Fantasy 10andFinal Fantasy 10-2.
InMagic: The Gathering, Arena,Yuna, Hope of Spirais a white and green five-cost card with exceptional support abilities. Yuna grants all ally enchantment creatures Lifelink, Trample, and Ward. Additionally, Yuna can also bring one Enchantment creature back from the graveyard and place it on the battlefield.
