Final Fantasy’s Magic: The Gathering set has been a huge success, with fans getting to wield cardboard versions of iconic characters from the series. While the set is home to some fantastic chase cards all of its own, it’s also led to some price increases on cards that play nicely with the new Universes Beyond additions.
Not only that, while there’s been a rapid price increase, none of these cards are overly expensive to buy standalone on the secondary market right now (maxing out at $15 at most). From card draw engines to Saga skippers, these are three of the best cards you can snap up right now, and what to use them for.
Harmonic Prodigy – Modern Horizons 2
Harmonic Prodigy
Harmonic Prodigy has seen a significant price jump because it pairs so nicely with Vivi Ornitier, a great Commander option from the new set.
Aside from the Prowess, Harmonic Prodigy triggers abilities of a Shaman or Wizard a second time. Not only does that mean Vivi can grow in power and turn into a mana source, but it also means you can ping rivals for an extra point of damage, too.
It’s up by +272.96% in the past year, and +131.78% this month, currently sitting at around $11.45 market value.
Barbara Wright – Universes Beyond: Doctor Who
Barbara Wright
Look, I have no interest in Doctor Who (but my editor does!). Still, even if you don’t like timey-wimey sci-fi shows, Barbara Wright is certainly now worth a look for any Final Fantasy decks you’re building.
Her History Teacher perk allows players to select a step on a Saga (including Final Fantasy Summons) and jump right to it. That means you can get to Bahamut’s Megaflare or Primal Odin’s Zantetsuken without delay. Sure, it’ll mean your Summons are gone sooner than they otherwise would be, but let’s be honest, your opponents aren’t going to know what hit them.
She’s up an unbelievable +4230% in the past year, +2835.71% in the past three months, and even +415.48% just this month. With market currently sitting at $4.58, she’s still pretty affordable, but considering it was $0.15 in March 2025, that’s some big stonking gains.
Danny Pink – Universes Beyond: Doctor Who
Danny Pink
More Doctor Who? (Sigh) OK, but it’s still a great inclusion if you’re a big fan of drawing cards (and who isn’t?). He’s up 189.84% just in the past few months, rising to $12.68 market value, up from $4.33 in March.
Danny Pink is a 4-cost 4/3 on his own, but he also gives other creatures +1/+1, which then allows for additional draw. If you’ve been keeping an eye on the latest batch of Commander Decks, you’ll know where this is going.
Put simply, Danny Pink gets out of hand quickly when used in the Counter Blitz precon deck. Its mix of additional counters, and its focus on proliferating said counters, means you can rack up a frankly obscene amount of card draw per turn.
Savor the Moment – Shadowmoor
Savor the Moment
Savor the Moment has more than doubled in price over the past week. Near the begining of June, it was around $6.40, but it has now surged to $20+. So what’s happened? A blue sorcery from Shadowmoor, it Savor the Moment is one of the cheapest extra turn spells in Magic at just three mana, but it comes with a steep drawback. You skip your untap step, meaning no fresh mana and no attacking with tapped creatures.
Even so, the card’s stock is rising thanks to its synergy with Vivi Ornitier, one of the breakout commanders from the Final Fantasy crossover. Vivi’s powerful mana-generating ability helps offset Savor the Moment’s biggest weakness, turning what was once a risky play into a solid value move.
Flame of Anor – The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth
Flame of Anor
While Tidus is getting his time in the spotlight, Vivi Ornitier’s popularity is rising fast too (I even pulled one myself – hooray!). Flame of Anor is a standout for Wizard-based decks, offering three different effects and letting you choose two if you control a Wizard like Vivi.
Prices have crept up to around $3, with foil versions pushing past $4. Nothing wild yet, but it’s steadily up from its $2 baseline and still has room to grow.
Nether Traitor – Time Spiral: Remastered
Nether Traitor
Nether Traitor is in the midst of a spike that doesn’t yet seem to have reached its peak. This is thanks to its latest synergy with Sephiroth, one of the most popular new commanders from Magic’s Final Fantasy crossover. The card’s ability to keep coming back from the graveyard whenever another creature dies makes it a natural fit for the deck.
Since flipping Sephiroth requires four death triggers in a single turn, Nether Traitor effectively reduces that burden, letting you get there with just three creatures instead of four. It’s a small edge, but one that’s clearly driving demand. Previously, Time Spiral copies of the card were valued at around $7.80, but since then they’re gone up by 68% to a more substantial $13.10.
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus – All Will Be One
Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus
A perfect synergy for Tidus, Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus is a Phyrexian Horror that honestly wouldn’t feel out of place in a Final Fantasy boss battle.
Its ability to double your proliferation effects fits right into Tidus’ gameplan, letting those counters pile up fast. Not long ago it was sitting at around $6… now it’s climbed past $14!
Mesmeric Orb – Double Masters
Mesmeric Orb
If you’re in the mood to cause chaos in Commander, Mesmeric Orb is your guy. It plays beautifully with The Water Crystal from Final Fantasy, milling decks into oblivion, or with Fallout’s Mothman deck, stacking Rad counters at an alarming rate.
Either way, you’re looking at a game that might end faster than you can say “upkeep.” It’s jumped to $24, a $5 rise in just a week, and could still go higher.
Where Can I Buy Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering?Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering cards can be found non-foil in both Play Boosters and Collector Boosters, with foil versions of the cards only available in Collector Boosters.
But, the best avenue to get the cards you want, without spending an absolute fortune, is by purchasing singles, so keep that in mind as well.
Whether you’re here for FF6’s Terra, FF7’s Cloud, FF10’s Tidus, or FF14’s Warrior of Light, these sets are stacked with heroes and villains from across the series.
And that’s just the Commander Decks, the full release runs deep. If you managed to lock in a preorder before they vanished, congrats. Otherwise, check in with the links just above to bookmark or wishlist your favorite set in anticipation of any restocks soon.
Lloyd Coombes is Gaming Editor @ Daily Star. He’s a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife’s dismay. He’s also a tech, gaming, and fitness freelancer seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar, Tom’s Guide, IGN, and more.
Originally posted:
Jun 23, 2025 12:24 pm
