Top Winners & Losers in Magic: The Gathering

Unless you've been completely disconnected from gaming news, you've likely heard about Magic: The Gathering's exciting Final Fantasy collaboration, merging two beloved franchises into one collectible experience.

Price Trends Before Launch

As the prerelease weekend approaches ahead of the June 13 launch, card values are fluctuating dramatically. Our new MTG market series analyzes rising and falling prices using TCGPlayer data to help collectors make informed decisions.

With Final Fantasy x MTG launching imminently, single card prices are stabilizing after prerelease speculation spikes. While the full market impact remains unclear, early trends are emerging.

Notable examples include Cloud, Midgar Mercenary dropping from $85 to $17.80 - a common correction for new releases, but noteworthy for what's becoming MTG's best-selling set ever.

Top Value Drops

Tidus, Yuna's Guardian

$49.94 save 88%

$5.89 at TCG Player

Tidus, Yuna's Guardian exemplifies current market opportunities. This counter-focused card based on Final Fantasy X's Sphere Grid mechanic has dropped from $40-$50 predictions to just $5.89.

Unexpected Price Climbers

The Final Fantasy crossover appears to be boosting demand for similar mechanics across the MTG universe. Lord of the Rings' Arwen Mortal Queen (mythic rare) has jumped from a few dollars to $6-$27 recently. Sage of Hours' foil variant now approaches $20 due to its single printing.

The adorable Generous Pup from Foundations Jumpstart has surpassed $10 after weeks of steady gains. Contractual Safeguard, previously a 50-cent card from New Capenna Commander decks, now sells for around $5.

Sealed Product Market

The Final Fantasy X Counter Blitz Commander Deck with MSRP of $69.99 currently sells above $110. All Final Fantasy MTG products are in high demand, though buyers should carefully consider whether singles or sealed products offer better long-term value.

Pro tip: Presale singles may not yield profits - waiting for post-launch price fluctuations could be wiser. We'll continue tracking market movements in future updates.

For more TCG insights, check our 2025 MTG release schedule or Pokémon TCG analysis featuring the new Destined Rivals expansion.