Final Fantasy fans, now is the time to get into Magic: The Gathering
- The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is now available, featuring cards from every mainline Final Fantasy title.
- The set is considered a developer favorite, with well-constructed card mechanics and art that appeals to both Magic and Final Fantasy fans.
- Even if you’re not an experienced Magic player, there are many ways to play the game, including in-person and online options.
- To get started, consider the following tips: learn about different deck types and strategies, practice with pre-constructed decks or online tools, and don’t be afraid to ask for help from more experienced players.
- The set is extremely popular, so be prepared for high demand and potentially high prices – it’s the best-selling set in Magic’s 30-plus-year history.
The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering set is here, and there’s never been a more perfect assemblage of Magic cards. The set features cards taken from every mainline Final Fantasy title, including the two MMOs, so there’s something for every generation of Final Fantasy lovers. And while Magic has featured other video game crossovers in the past (hello, Assassin’s Creed and Fallout!), with the way this set is constructed, from card mechanics to art, you can tell this one is a developer favorite, sure to appeal to the massive chunk of people who love both games.
But what if you don’t inhabit the center circle in the Venn diagram of Magic and Final Fantasy lovers but are still interested in experiencing this set for yourself? Magic: The Gathering is an intimidating game, even if you’re a seasoned player like myself. There are so many ways you can play, both in person and online, that it can be overwhelming to figure out the best way to jump in. So here’s a few tips and tricks to playing the Final Fantasy Magic set.
Be warned, though: this is the best-selling set in Magic‘s 30-plus-year history, and you will pay for the pleasure of this experience – if you can find the product to …
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