Tetsuya Nomura Shares His Favorite Final Fantasy Cards From the Magic: The Gathering Crossover
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Final Fantasy creative director Tetsuya Nomura revealed his favorite cards from the Magic: The Gathering crossover, highlighting two instant-approval Sephiroth designs.
When Wizards of the Coast prepared for the massive Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy crossover, the team brought in series veteran Tetsuya Nomura to help oversee the vision. Polygon recently highlighted an interview where Nomura discussed reviewing several hundred pieces of art for the set over a multi-year period. As the creative director behind Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and the original character designer for the 1997 classic, Nomura spent years ensuring the crossover respected the iconic legacy of the franchise.
Out of all the art he reviewed across entries like Final Fantasy 6, 8, 10, 13, and 15, two specific cards stood out immediately. Nomura pointed to Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER and Sephiroth, Planet’s Heir as his personal favorites. He noted that both cards received instant approval from him with zero revisions needed. The Planet's Heir variant, illustrated by Magali Villeneuve, features the silver-haired villain ready to strike with his signature Masamune blade against a moody backdrop.
For collectors and players who watched the crossover pull in massive numbers, getting insight into the creative approval process adds a cool layer of depth to the physical and digital card meta. It is a rare glimpse into how cross-company collaborations happen at the highest level, especially when dealing with legendary characters that mean so much to the community. You can read the full interview details over at Polygon.
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Original article: Polygon