13 Out of 20 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Chocobo Bundle Bonus Cards Are Basically Worthless

by

September 26th was an exciting day for Magic: The Gathering! The new Spider-Man set officially launched, and the game’s designers at MagicCon Atlanta shared plans for the next two years. They revealed almost the entire schedule for 2025 and 2026, including several special card drops in October and all but one of next year’s main sets. We also got a look at the Final Fantasy holiday boxes coming this December. Given how popular the Final Fantasy set was, it’s not surprising that Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix are releasing more cards, though there are a few potential downsides to these holiday bundles.

These *Magic: The Gathering* products are already facing delivery challenges because of high demand and people reselling them for profit. The fact that they’re intended as holiday gifts with a release date of December 5th is making things even more difficult. Here’s a list of the products:

  • Scene Box – Final Fantasy: Garland at the Chaos Shrine
  • Scene Box – Final Fantasy 8: Children of Fate
  • Scene Box – Final Fantasy 9: The Siege of Alexandria
  • Scene Box – Final Fantasy 15: Camp Comrades
  • Game Edition Commander Deck – Limit Break
  • Chocobo Bundle

While all the holiday bundles offer something good, the Chocobo Bundle is the most full of items. However, even though the new *Final Fantasy* *Magic: The Gathering* holiday boxes can be a good deal, the Chocobo Bundle probably won’t contain many valuable cards when you open it.

Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy Chocobo Bundle Explained

The Chocobo Bundle looks like a great value, according to the official website, offering a lot of exclusive cards and items. Here’s what’s included:

  • 10 Final Fantasy Play Boosters
  • 32 landmark basic lands (16 foil, 16 non-foil)
  • 10 Chocobo track foil lands
  • 2 of 20 Chocobo track foil borderless cards
  • Paradise Chocobo (reprint of Birds of Paradise) foil promo
  • 1 of 24 non-foil cards from Scene Boxes
  • 1 Chocobo-themed click wheel

MTG’s Chocobo Bundle Value Breakdown

The random card included from the Scene Boxes is a bit unusual for this bundle. Because all the cards are new releases, it’s difficult to predict how much they’ll be worth. Birds of Paradise is a well-known Magic: The Gathering card that usually costs $8-$10, so the Paradise Chocobo version will probably be worth at least $15. The foil Chocobo lands are only available in this box, and even though they’re basic lands, they should still be worth a few dollars each. The foil-less and foil Landmark basic lands aren’t very valuable, costing between $0.10 and $0.30. Ultimately, the value of the box will depend on which two random foil borderless track cards you get when you open it.

MTG x FF’s New Chocobo Bundle Is a Controversy Waiting to Happen

A total of 20 Chocobo track foil cards will be released, and their individual value will depend on the value of the original card they’re based on. Some people will likely have favorites and least favorites among them. Here’s a breakdown:

  • A Realm Reborn ($0.50-0.70)
  • Aerith, Last Ancient ($0.30-0.40)
  • Barret, Avalanche Leader ($0.15-0.30)
  • Choco, Seeker of Paradise ($0.60-1)
  • Cloud, Midgar Mercenary ($30-45)
  • Emet-Selch of the Third Seat ($0.20-0.30)
  • Estinien Varlineau ($0.15-0.25)
  • Locke, Treasure Hunter ($0.25-0.40)
  • Lulu, Stern Guardian ($0.75-1)
  • Mog, Moogle Warrior ($0.20-0.30)
  • Rikku, Resourceful Guardian ($0.35-0.60)
  • Snapcaster Mage ($13-19)
  • Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant ($0.25-0.40)
  • Tataru Taru ($5-6)
  • Tifa Lockhart ($3.5-5)
  • Traveling Chocobo ($29-32)
  • Vivi Ornitier ($32-40)
  • Wakka, Devoted Guardian ($0.25-0.40)
  • Yuffie, Materia Hunter ($0.30-0.50)
  • Yuna, Hope of Spira ($8-12)

Out of the 20 cards in this set, only 7 are worth more than a few dollars, and just 4 are particularly desirable for collectors. Those four are Cloud, Midgar Mercenary, Snapcaster Mage, Traveling Chocobo, and Vivi Ornitier. Snapcaster Mage is a bit different – it isn’t actually that valuable on its own, but it’s a popular card from outside the *Final Fantasy* universe with a long history in the game. This makes it a pricey *Magic: The Gathering* card that’s widely played, and a limited-edition full-art foil version is likely to be quite valuable.

13 cards out of 20 are worth $1 or less, which is 65% of the total selection.

These special cards will likely be worth more than the standard versions, but the cheaper ones (those originally costing $1 or less) won’t become highly valuable. Because each box only contains two random cards from a set of 20, most people will probably be unhappy with the cards they receive. Plus, since the *Final Fantasy* characters come from different games in the series, it’s unlikely anyone will get the characters they want most or from their preferred game.

Is MTG’s Final Fantasy Chocobo Bundle Worth It?

Whether this bundle is a good deal really comes down to how much it costs. Wizards of the Coast priced it well, offering a lot for your money, but that’s why it’s sold out on many sites – people are buying them up to resell at higher prices. If you can get the Chocobo Bundle for the original price, you’ll likely get more than $100-$150 worth of cards and accessories. The value can change depending on what cards you get – a lucky draw could easily bring the total value to $200-$300, but a less fortunate one might make it difficult to recoup your investment.

The box costs $300 or more, which makes it difficult to justify the price unless you’re a serious collector. However, because there aren’t many available, it’s still a good item for fans who collect things, and its value could increase if you keep it sealed. Magic: The Gathering cards often become more valuable, so cards like Tifa Lockhart and Yuna could also increase in price over time.

Read More

2025-09-29 00:19