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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.