Final Fantasy’s Most Famous Death Scene Is Now A Magic: The Gathering Card

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Summary

  • Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering crossover set adapts in-game mechanics into tabletop form.
  • Sephiroth’s Intervention card references a well-known death scene in Final Fantasy VII.
  • Aerith’s card gains +1/+1 counters when players gain life, acknowledging her tragic fate.

As a passionate fan, I’m thrilled to share that the iconic death scene from the Final Fantasy saga is getting its unique spin in the form of a crossover with Magic: The Gathering! This exciting development offers players an incredible opportunity to wield cosmic powers and vanquish every flower girl across the multiverse.

In this Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy crossover, numerous gameplay mechanics from the video games are translated to tabletop play, including transforming Summon creatures into Saga cards. Additionally, the crossover will incorporate several narrative elements, like Zodiark’s ability that demands players to forfeit half their battlefield, which ties back to the lore of Final Fantasy 14.

On the MagicTCG Reddit forum, there’s a fresh reveal for the upcoming Final Fantasy expansion – a card titled “Sephiroth’s Intervention.” At a price of four mana (one black and three of any color), it can eliminate an enemy creature while bestowing its owner with two extra life points. The artwork depicts Sephiroth, brandishing his Masamune sword, in a nod to a memorable scene from Final Fantasy VII.

Sephiroth Slaying Aerith Is A Magic: The Gathering Card

Sephiroth’s Action unmistakably alludes to the instance where he killed Aerith in Final Fantasy VII. Notably, the Aerith Gainsborough card also makes reference to this, as it awards a +1/+1 boost each time the player gains life, and these bonuses can be transferred to Legendary Creatures upon its destruction.

I’ve noticed before that this particular scene seems to have a familiar ring to it from other mash-ups. It appears that Sephiroth’s signature move is making its rounds, having been featured in the Dissidia series and also in his stint in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

It’s amusing to consider that a game-changing event considered one of the saddest in gaming history can now be executed freely within Magic: The Gathering. However, the impact isn’t as significant compared to its cost, so new Planeswalkers with limited deck capacity might prefer cheaper creature elimination spells over Sephiroth for their decks.

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2025-05-14 22:09