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Magic The Gathering’s Final Fantasy Set Shatters Records with $40,000 Chocobo Card Sale

The highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering x Final Fantasy crossover has made waves in the trading card world, with one ultra-rare card selling for an astonishing $40,000 just days after release. The transaction highlights the unprecedented demand for this historic collaboration between two iconic franchises.

The $40,000 Golden Traveling Chocobo

  • One of only 77 serialized copies worldwide.
  • Originally listed at $50,000, sold for $40,000 (+$3.91 shipping).
  • Now holds the record for most expensive single card from the set.
  • Price exceeds the median annual salary of many Americans.

Why This Set Is Breaking Records

1. Unprecedented Hype & Scarcity

  • Best-selling MTG set ever based on pre-orders alone.
  • Borderless surge foil characters selling for $200-$700.
  • Commander decks selling for 50-100% above MSRP.

2. Secondary Market Explosion

Product MSRP Current Price
FFVII Limit Break Commander Deck $70 $110
FFXIV Scions & Spellcraft Deck $70 $90
FFX Counter Blitz Deck $70 $90
Collector Booster (single) $38 $80-$110
Collector Booster Box (12 packs) $456 $1,170

3. Decades of Fandom Collide

  • Combines 30+ years of Final Fantasy and MTG history.
  • Development took nearly 5 years with intense debates over character inclusion.
  • Features cards from all 16 mainline Final Fantasy games.

What Makes This Collaboration Special?

  • Through the Ages bonus sheet with full-art cards for each game.
  • Meticulous card design honoring Final Fantasy lore.
  • Unique mechanics like “Party” (FF-inspired creature synergy).

The Future of MTG Crossovers

This record-breaking success likely signals:

  • More premium-priced collaborations with major franchises.
  • Increased serialized chase cards driving collector demand.
  • Potential price corrections as initial hype stabilizes.

For now, the Final Fantasy set remains a watershed moment in TCG history – proving that when two legendary universes collide, fans (and investors) will pay extraordinary prices to own a piece of it.

mark edward

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