# 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy #89

> The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy crossover featuring Ardyn, the Usurper #89 foil card, designed for TCG collectors.

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## Identity

- **Year**: 2025
- **Manufacturer brand**: Magic: The Gathering
- **Set / series**: Final Fantasy
- **Card number**: #89
- **Product type**: TCG_CARD

## Description

The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy set bridges two legendary franchises, bringing the iconic villain Ardyn, the Usurper to the battlefield as card number 89. This foil rare features a formidable mana cost of five generic and three black mana, reflecting his status as a powerful Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble with a 4/4 power and toughness. Designed by Russell Lu, the card demands strategic play, utilizing its ability to empower demons with menace, lifelink, and haste. Its unique Starscourge mechanic allows players to exile a creature from a graveyard to create a 5/5 black Demon token, offering significant board presence. The foil treatment enhances the visual appeal, making it a desirable addition to any set builder's collection. For those interested in the intersection of video game nostalgia and card game strategy, this product represents a key piece of the Final Fantasy expansion. The detailed rules text and distinct subtype tags (Elder, Human, Noble) provide depth for both casual and competitive players. Whether you are completing the set or expanding your black mana pool, this card offers both thematic resonance and mechanical utility.

## FAQ

### What are the card types and subtypes for Ardyn, the Usurper?

Ardyn, the Usurper is classified as a Legendary Creature with the subtypes Elder, Human, and Noble. This combination defines its interactions with other cards that care about specific creature types.

### How does the Starscourge mechanic work in this set?

The Starscourge ability activates at the beginning of combat on your turn. You can exile a target creature card from a graveyard to create a 5/5 black Demon token that is a copy of that exiled card.

### Who illustrated the Final Fantasy crossover cards in Magic: The Gathering?

The Final Fantasy set features artwork by various artists, with Russell Lu specifically credited for illustrating Ardyn, the Usurper. The set aims to capture the aesthetic of the original video game designs.

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Last verified: 2025-11-29.