FF14 Director Naoki Yoshida Depicts Himself on a Magic: The Gathering Card (Kind Of)
Get ready—The Wandering Minstrel steps into the spotlight with his card debut in just 2 weeks! Don’t miss the details.
The Wandering Minstrel Makes His Magic: The Gathering Card Debut
Iconic Final Fantasy XIV Character Appears in New Collaboration Set
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The much-anticipated debut of the Wandering Minstrel card is just two weeks away. As Wizards of the Coast continues to share previews from its upcoming Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy collaboration set, fans are buzzing about this unique card addition. Surprisingly, the featured character isn’t Cloud, Yuna, or even Sephiroth, but instead the Wandering Minstrel, a non-playable character from Final Fantasy XIV.
Behind the Card: A Tribute to Naoki Yoshida
Japanese Final Fantasy fan YouTuber FF no Koto recently reviewed the Wandering Minstrel card, highlighting its casting cost and effects. The Minstrel is well-known among fans for being based on Naoki Yoshida, the game’s celebrated director.
Check out FF no Koto's in-depth discussion here:
Key Dates & Collaboration Details
- Announcement: Wizards of the Coast unveiled the MTG and Final Fantasy collaboration in October 2022.
- First Previews: Several cards were showcased at the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Debut Showcase during PAX East in May 2025.
- Official Release: The set is scheduled to launch on June 13.
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Stay tuned for more updates as the release date approaches!