Biggest MTG Winners and Losers - June 6

If you've somehow missed the buzz (too preoccupied saving Midgar from Meteor, perhaps?), Magic: The Gathering's highly anticipated Final Fantasy crossover is just around the corner - perfectly blending these two iconic franchises like materia in a slot.

Market Watch: FFVII Cards Cooling Down

As we approach launch week (June 13), we're seeing prerelease hype prices gradually stabilize. Using TCGPlayer data, let's examine which Final Fantasy cards are seeing price adjustments.

Key singles like Cloud, Midgar Mercenary have dropped dramatically from $85 to $17.80 - a typical post-prerelease correction. Similar trends appear across the set, though some notable exceptions exist.

Tidus, Yuna's Guardian

$49.94 (88% off)
$5.89 at TCG Player

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

$84.98 (79% off)
$17.66 at TCG Player

Vivi Ornitier

$91.01 (50% off)
$45.79 at TCG Player

Tidus, Yuna's Guardian exemplifies this trend - originally projected at $40-50, now available for under $6. The counter-based mechanic (whether representing Sphere Grid or Blitzball) makes this a smart pickup.

Cards Gaining Value

The FF crossover is boosting related counter-focused cards across MTG. Arwen, Mortal Queen (from LOTR) has jumped from $2 to $27. Foil Sage of Hours approaches $20 due to its single printing.

Arwen, Mortal Queen

$27.99 at TCG Player

Sage of Hours (Foil)

$18.72 at TCG Player

Generous Pup

$10.20 at TCG Player

Other movers include Contractual Safeguard (New Capenna) rising from $0.50 to $5, and Keeper of the Nine Gales reaching $25-35 in foil variants. The new Tarkir Dragonstorm deck has revived interest in Doran, the Siege Tower ($0.50 ➔ $5).

Sealed Product Outlook

The Final Fantasy X Counter Blitz Commander deck (MSRP $69.99) now sells above $110. Other FF sealed products show similar premiums as launch approaches.

Final Fantasy Commander Deck

$112.46 at TCG Player

Play Booster Box

$184.99 at TCGPlayer

Collector's Commander Bundle

$599.96 at Amazon

For those tracking the market, the coming weeks after launch will reveal whether current prices represent good value or if further adjustments are coming.