Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy – Starter Kit
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Release Date: June 13, 2025. Pay nothing until dispatch.
With the rest of the sets sold out and some singles already going for over $500, you might want to lock in your preorder before it vanishes faster than you can say Chocobo.
Prices in the singles market are looking remarkably high as well, with the borderless version of Cloud, Midgar Mercenarycurrently sitting at $147.23, and the Surge Foil version is at an almighty $599, the most expensive of the entire FF set.
If you’ve already preordered, or are just on the hunt for rare singles, there are a few other clear standouts to keep an eye on in the coming weeks.
That includes the gorgeous borderless Kefka, Court Mage cardshown off in the new MTG teaser trailer from PAX East, and featuring longtime Final Fantasy artist, Yoshitaka Amano.
TCG Player is good spot for a wide collection of single cards you can purchase and add to your deck without having to hope for a good pull.
It’s also a good resource for figuring out how much your cards are worth once the new set is out, so if you pull any Surge Foil cards in your booster pack preorders, you might suddenly find yourself with quite the nest egg. But, it’s also worth noting that prices change all the time, so some cards may change in value closer to release.
Other highlights to look out for when opening boosters, or to consider buying standalone, include the Cloud, Ex-Soldier Commander card, which costs $45.99 at the time of writing. That’s not surprising, given how easy it makes it for equipping other creatures you might have in play on the field.
Then there’s also the full-art version of the Yuffie Kisaragi – Yuriko, the Tiger’s Shadowcurrently just under $100. That’s due to both the card’s use as a Commander and its rarity, especially in that classic late 90’s FF7 art style.
It’s when you get to some of the special cards where things get extra expensive, though. Alongside that eye watering $599 Cloud card, the borderless version of the Traveling Chocobo cardcosts $169.98, while the standard version stands at a cheaper, but still expensive $114.97.
You can also buy the new Traveling Chocobo cards, which even had their own teaser trailer featuring a limited edition Gold Chocobo.
While it can be expensive when seeking out the rarest cards, quite a number of singles at TCG player can also be bought at a low price.
That includes the likes of Sazh’s Chocobo for $1.96, Tonberry for $2.49the useful Summon: Shiva for $1.56or even Gladiolus Amicitia for 33 cents.
Moreover, TCG Player is also hosting preorders for select Final Fantasy booster sets, albeit at over MSRP, but at current market price.
There’s the nine-booster Final Fantasy bundle (plus bonus cards) and a 30-pack Play Booster Display boxfor $87.99 and $164.99 plus shipping respectively; around $20-$30 above MSRP.
Single sealed boosters are also availablefor $7.99 each plus shipping.
But, for those just preordering the Starter Kit today, it is also worth noting that each deck in the set is preconstructed, and doesn’t feature boosters to open (so no surprise $600 cards).
Instead, it includes one traditional foil legendary creature, five brand-new non-foil cards debuting in Magic, and 54 cards from the main set.
The kit also comes with four non-foil double-sided tokens, two MTG Arena code cards (one per deck), and two deck boxes. That’s a lot of value packed into a $20 price tag.
For new Magic: The Gathering players, the Arena code cards are especially useful. You can redeem both decks to play online, giving you a chance to learn the game at your own pace through AI matches or competitive play.
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Looking for more? There’s also plenty of other Magic: The Gathering products to buy now or preorder, such as the highly anticipated Edge of Eternities set.
The rest are a mixed bag, with older products going for an absolute fortune, such as the $749 Theros Beyond Death booster to the pricey Lord of the Rings sample bundles.
Ben Williams – IGN freelance contributor with over 10 years of experience covering gaming, tech, film, TV, and anime. Follow him on Twitter/X @Benlevelten.
