Image credits: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
On the evening of Thursday, May 8th, the official Facebook account for Final Fantasy revealed the remaining two alternative commanders for their Commander precons. Yuna, Grand Summoner is part of the Counter Blitz deck, which features characters from Final Fantasy X. Graha Tia, Scion Reborn is the alternate commander of the Scions & Spellcraft deck, showcasing the characters of Final Fantasy XIV.
Yuna, Grand Summoner
One of the main characters of FFX and the love interest of TidusTidus, Yuna is an extremely vital figure in the FFX canon. A summoner, Yuna can conjure beings known as "aeons" to aid in combat. She is also a proficient White Mage, using healing magic to act as a support role in the game and its sequel.
Yuna, Grand Summoner, a new card from within the "Counter Blitz" precon for Final Fantasy. Image credits: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
In the context of Commander, Yuna acts as a pseudo version of The OzolithThe Ozolith, but rather than the counters of the dead creature retaining their classification, Yuna effectively converts them into +1/+1 counters for another creature. What's more, Yuna is a mana-producing creature that puts +1/+1 counters on the creature that mana is spent on. In that way, she seems to do a bang-up job in somewhat imitating The Great HengeThe Great Henge.
Meanwhile, her showcase borderless version can be seen below!
The borderless showcase version of Yuna, Grand Summoner. Image credits: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn
G'raha Tia, also known as the "Crystal Exarch," is a major character in Final Fantasy XIV. He is a member of the protagonist's party and a member of the Miqo'te race in the game's setting. He is playful and eccentric, and, in the context of the MMO setting of FFXIV, can play the role of a Paladin, White Mage, or Black Mage. Versatile!
G'raha Tia, Scion Reborn, a new card from within the "Scions & Spellcraft" precon for Final Fantasy. Image credits: Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix
In the context of Magic: The Gathering, G'raha Tia is a token generator with lifelink. His second ability appears to synergize somewhat with the face commander of the "Scions & Spellcraft" precon, Y'shtola, Night's BlessedY'shtola, Night's Blessed, but only just. However, the existence of a 1/1 colorless Hero token seems interesting. Usually, nonartifact creature tokens have a color associated with them. Is this indicative of something greater?
Final Days Before the Final Fantasy Panel
These two precon commander alternatives are pretty interesting. We look forward to seeing what else comes of the set and decks! If you're also interested, the panel at PAX East will be livestreamed on Twitch on Saturday, May 10th, from noon to 2 pm Eastern!
Meanwhile, how do you feel about these reveals? Are you excited to test out any Final Fantasy commanders? Sound off below!
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