Image credit: Wizards of the Coast & Square Enix
On Tuesday, May 13th, Wizards of the Coast revealed some new promotional cards during their WeeklyMTG stream on Twitch. They also showcased a new card from the main Final Fantasy set. While the new card is in the main set, you can obtain the promos by attending various events or opening certain products from the release. But let's not dally further; here are those new cards!
Final Fantasy Promo Cards
First off, let's look at the promo cards associated with the new set. The first is the Buy-A-Box promo!
Herald's Horn, the Buy-A-Box promo from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
The next promotional cards are obtainable through attending and even doing well in various events.
Commander Party
Culling Ritual, a Commander Party promo from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Despark, another Commander Party promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Pro Tour Qualifiers
Aerith Gainsborough, a Pro Tour Qualifier promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Tifa Lockhart, another Pro Tour Qualifier promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Event Promo
Joshua Rosfield, a reskin of Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh. An event promo for CommandFest and other events. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Store Championships
Prophetic Beginning, a reskin of Preordain. Obtained for participating in a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Diabolos, Guardian Force, a reskin of Death's Shadow. Obtained for placing among the Top 8 competitors in a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Bhujerba, Floating City, a reskin of City of Brass. Obtained for winning a Final Fantasy Store Championship event. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Standard Showdown
Squall, SeeD Mercenary, a Standard Showdown promo. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Ultima, a Standard Showdown promo. Also in the main Final Fantasy set. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Notably, that last promo, Ultima, is a newly previewed card from the main set. Thanks for showing that one off, WeeklyMTG!
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion
Speaking of Ultima, a card somewhat sharing its name is the other reveal that was shown off during today's stream. Ultima, Origin of Oblivion is another neat card in the main set. Let's take a look!
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion, a new card from Final Fantasy. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
The extended art version of Ultima, Origin of Oblivion. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
The woodblock borderless version of Ultima, Origin of Oblivion. Image credit: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
Just look at that woodblock borderless showcase version! This is a very cool nod for any fan of Final Fantasy XVI.
Ultimately, Interesting Previews
As it were, WeeklyMTG showed us some amazing cards and treatments on Tuesday. And what's even better is, this was one of three streams that they'll be showcasing new cards! Stay tuned for more as those streams air and preview news develops.
Meanwhile, how do you feel about these cards? Do they make you want to join in on events for this season of play? Sound off below!
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