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There's always plenty to do at MagicCon events. From professional play, to panels, all the way to Commander pickup games, MagicCon is always a blast for those who join in on the fun. But now, for MagicCon: Las Vegas, there is even more incentive to reserve a spot! The event will, in part, celebrate Wizards of the Coast's collaboration with Square Enix on Magic: The Gathering's upcoming Final Fantasy set.

Final Fantasy-themed Promo Yoshimaru

There is a special surprise for fans of FFXVI's goodest boy. If you attend MagicCon: Las Vegas this year, you will receive a promotional copy of Torgal, Clive's Companion. Torgal is a Final Fantasy XVI-themed reskin of Yoshimaru, Ever FaithfulYoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Torgal, Clive's Companion, a Final Fantasy XVI-themed reskin of Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful.

Attendees of MagicCon: Las Vegas will receive their copy of Torgal alongside their entry badges, making that moment all the more special.

The Making of MTGxFF

If you're attending on Friday, the convention has a panel that day detailing the behind-the-scenes efforts that allowed Magic: The Gathering's latest Universes Beyond set to come to fruition.

Sixteen FINAL FANTASY games spanning decades. Hundreds of beloved characters. Dozens of unique mechanics. Numerous art styles, tones, locations, animations, stories. How did the designers at Wizards of the Coast combine all of this to give us Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY? You can learn how at MagicCon: Las Vegas. Hear the stories from behind the scenes on how this monumental Magic set came to be.

Host: Ben Starr
Panelists: Daniel Holt, Gavin Verhey, Dillon Deveney, and Zakeel Gordon

Pro Tour: Final Fantasy

Additionally, Pro Tour: Final Fantasy is at MagicCon: Las Vegas this year. Over 300 professional Magic players will compete in Vegas for their piece of a $500,000 prize pool. According to Magic.gg's blurb:

With bragging rights, a $500,000 prize pool, and invitations to Pro Tour Edge of Eternities and Magic World Championship 31 on the line, it'll be an action-packed tournament! The formats for this event will be Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY Booster Draft and Standard Constructed.

Players can also watch this event from home via twitch.tv/magic. There will also be periodic recaps for event coverage posted on the Play MTG YouTube channel.

Other MagicCon Attractions in Las Vegas

There are several other events and attractions at MagicCon: Las Vegas this year. These include:

Ticketed Play Events

The ticketed play events for this convention include:

• a Friday Night Magic 2-Headed Giant Sealed event
• the Pro Tour Qualifier, wherein the event is Final Fantasy Sealed
• a Commander Party event for Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy

A Final Fantasy sleeve, illustrated by Toshitaka Matsuda with a design created by Tetsuya Nomura, to be sold at the Square Enix booth at MagicCon: Las Vegas.

A Square Enix Merch Booth

According to Magic.gg:

Find plushies and figurines of iconic FINAL FANTASY characters—plus, be among the first to grab card sleeves featuring official FINAL FANTASY artwork in an advance sale before their retail release later this year!

Game Knights Live

This fan-favorite event will take place on the Mana Stage on Friday evening. While Wizards of the Coast has vowed not to spoil any surprises, at least one player in the exhibition match will, in fact, have a deck based on a MTGxFF commander.

Final Notes

Are you going to MagicCon: Las Vegas? Will you be doing any specific activities while there? If you're familiar with the area, let us and your fellow commenters know what the best haunts are in the area! Sound off below!