Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast division is launching "Magic: The Gathering" cards based on the "Final Fantasy" video games later this year. "Magic" accounted for about $1 billion in 2024 revenue, though its sales slipped a bit from 2023 levels.

Magic: The Gathering is making a controversial choice with its Final Fantasy UB set, and it may eventually backfire.

Best of all is the fact that publisher Wizards of the Coast is coming out swinging with an entire set inspired by Final Fantasy. Titled Magic: The Gathering – Final Fantasy, according to a news release it will include “the largest collection of Final Fantasy artwork ever in a single game,