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The Laboratory Maniac card (FCA #30) from Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set features artwork by Tetsuya Nomura and offers a unique alternate win condition for collectors and players.

Laboratory Maniac

2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Final Fantasy: Through the Ages

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Product Overview

Description

The Laboratory Maniac card, designated as number 30 in the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set, represents a unique intersection of strategic gameplay and iconic fantasy artistry. Created by renowned artist Tetsuya Nomura, this Uncommon card brings a distinctive visual style to the Magic: The Gathering trading card game card collection. As a Creature — Human Wizard with a mana cost of {2}{U} and a mana value of 3, it serves as an intriguing addition to any deck focused on resource management and alternative victory paths. What makes this card particularly notable to collectors is its powerful ability: if you would draw a card while your library has no cards in it, you win the game instead. This mechanic offers a thrilling alternate win condition that diverges from traditional combat strategies, making it a favorite among players who enjoy high-risk, high-reward gameplay. The card’s design, featuring Nomura’s signature aesthetic, adds significant appeal for fans of both Magic: The Gathering and the Final Fantasy franchise. Collectors often seek out cards from the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set due to their crossover appeal and high-quality artwork. The Laboratory Maniac card, with its clear blue color identity and straightforward type line, stands out as a versatile piece for those looking to expand their Magic: The Gathering trading card game card holdings. Whether you are a seasoned player looking to add strategic depth to your decks or a collector appreciating the artistic collaboration between two beloved franchises, this card offers a compelling reason to add it to your collection. Its presence in the market highlights the growing interest in crossover sets that blend magical strategy with legendary fantasy characters.

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Card Details

The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.

Catalog Profile

The core identity of the card within the set.

Year

2025

Series

Final Fantasy: Through the Ages

Card Number

#30

Featured Subject

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Game

Magic: The Gathering

TCG Attributes

Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.

Rarity

Uncommon

Artist

Tetsuya Nomura

Material

Card Stock

Language

English

Mana cost

{2}{U}

Type

Creature — Human Wizard

Power / Toughness

2 / 2

Color

U

Card Text

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If you would draw a card while your library has no cards in it, you win the game instead.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Laboratory Maniac card's ability?

The Laboratory Maniac card features an ability that allows you to win the game instead of drawing a card if your library has no cards in it when you would draw. This provides an alternative win condition distinct from reducing an opponent's life total.

Who is the artist for this card?

The Laboratory Maniac card from the Final Fantasy: Through the Ages set features artwork by Tetsuya Nomura, a celebrated character designer known for his work on the Final Fantasy series.

What is the mana cost of Laboratory Maniac?

Laboratory Maniac has a mana cost of {2}{U}, requiring two generic mana and one blue mana to cast. It is a blue-colored Creature — Human Wizard with a mana value of 3.

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