The 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Commander release features Summon: Esper Valigarmanda (Card #198), a rare foil Saga Drake enchantment creature.
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Final Fantasy • Commander
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Summon: Esper Valigarmanda is a 2025 Magic: The Gathering trading card from the Final Fantasy Commander subset, designated as card number 198. This rare foil card brings the iconic Esper Valigarmanda into the Commander format as an Enchantment Creature — Saga Drake. Designed by artist TAKUMI, the card features a distinctive Saga layout that integrates narrative progression with powerful mana acceleration. As a Saga, this card enters the battlefield with lore counters that accumulate over time. Each time a lore counter is added, the card triggers a specific chapter ability. The first chapter allows the controller to exile an instant or sorcery card from each graveyard, providing access to removed resources. The subsequent chapters generate red mana for each lore counter on the card, enabling significant mana ramps. Once the fourth chapter is reached, the Saga expires, but the controller retains the ability to cast any instant or sorcery cards exiled by this card, with mana of any type usable to cast those spells. Collectors of the Final Fantasy crossover appreciate this card for its faithful adaptation of the original Final Fantasy character into the Magic: The Gathering framework. The foil finish adds a premium aesthetic to the card, making it a desirable addition for those building themed decks or collecting crossover merchandise. The unique Saga mechanic offers a fresh gameplay experience, blending the strategic depth of Magic with the nostalgic appeal of the Final Fantasy universe. This card represents a key intersection of two major gaming franchises, appealing to fans of both Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy.
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Featured
Summon: Esper Valigarmanda
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Rare
TAKUMI
Card Stock
English
Foil
{3}{R}
Enchantment Creature — Saga Drake
3 / 3
R
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(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after IV.) I — Exile an instant or sorcery card from each graveyard. II, III, IV — Add {R} for each lore counter on this Saga. You may cast an instant or sorcery card exiled with this Saga, and mana of any type can be spent to cast that spell. Flying, haste
