Wizards of the Coast
Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Starter Kit, 2 Ready-to-Play Decks
Two ready-to-play, Final Fantasy-themed 60-card decks, Cloud vs. Sephiroth, plus a learn-to-play guide, making it the most efficient entry into competitive card games for a tween or teen. Fair warning: this hobby can get expensive fast if they catch the collecting bug.
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- Two ready-to-play, pre-balanced 60-card decks, Cloud vs. Sephiroth, so two beginners can start a real match right away
- Learn-to-play guide plus two MTG Arena redemption codes walk through the rules without needing an adult who already knows the game
- A cheap way to test interest before committing to booster packs or singles
About MTG Final Fantasy Starter Kit
This isn't a general gift for one kid who likes games, it's a two-person teaching tool, built specifically for two complete beginners to sit down together and start playing right away. The two 60-card decks, built around Final Fantasy's Cloud and Sephiroth, are deliberately pre-balanced against each other with simplified card pools, no deckbuilding required. Each deck also includes 5 rare cards plus 1 foil mythic rare legendary creature, a deck box, tokens, quick-reference cards, and a code to unlock that deck digitally in MTG Arena, so the paper guide and the app's tutorial reinforce each other.
Wizards of the Coast lists this for players 13 and up. It's explicitly entry-level and won't hold up against a deck built by an experienced player, reviewers who already knew Magic say they'd get more value buying singles or boosters directly, and the fixed, non-randomized contents mean every copy of this kit is identical. One reviewer specifically confirmed it's genuinely playable head-to-head straight out of the box, losing three games in a row to a younger sibling.
The Honest Take
What We Like and What We Don't
What we like
- Genuinely playable out of the box by two complete beginners, no deckbuilding, decks are pre-balanced against each other
- Strong perceived value, two 60-card decks including real rares and a foil mythic rare each, plus MTG Arena codes for two people
- Dual learning path, print guide plus MTG Arena digital codes, reinforces rules better than either alone
- Final Fantasy theming gives it real crossover appeal beyond kids who already know Magic
What holds it back
- Explicitly entry-level, won't hold up against decks built by experienced players, buyers should expect to outgrow it fast
- Fixed, non-randomized contents, no booster packs included to expand the collection
- Little value if either player already knows Magic, better to buy singles or boosters directly
Is This For You?
Who Should (and Shouldn't) Buy This
Get it if…
Get it if two people, you and a tween, two siblings, two friends, want to learn Magic: The Gathering together starting from absolute zero, without either of you building a deck yourselves.
Skip it if…
Skip it if you're buying for one person only, or the recipient already plays Magic, they'll get more value buying singles or boosters instead.
The verdict
This is a two-person teaching tool, not a solo gift. The two decks are matched on purpose so two total beginners, a parent and a tween, two friends, can sit down, split a deck each, and be playing actual games within one evening, with the paper guide and free MTG Arena codes covering different learning styles. It's not going to compete with a real constructed deck once someone at the table has played before, but for two people starting from zero, it earns its rating.
What Real Buyers Say
“Fun deck, like how different the 2 decks play. Lost 3 times in a row to my little brother, great for beginners.”
United States
“Good starter kit to play with a friend! It came with two card boxes to store each deck! That's nice!”
United States
“Good beginner-friendly product: everything you need to start playing is in the box, two 60-card decks, deck boxes, a play guide, tokens, and MTG Arena codes. The two decks offer different styles, one more aggressive, one more controlling, which makes for interesting matchups. Not for high-level competitive play out of the box, and the included cardboard deck boxes are basic if you play often.”
United States
“I'll say right now that you won't be able to build a competitive deck with just the cards in this Starter Kit, even with multiple boxes. Having said that, Magic Starter Kits are always good products, especially for beginners. This one comes with a decent number of good cards that can be used in other decks you might build.”
United States
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need two people to use this starter kit?
Yes, in practice. It ships with two preconstructed decks, two deck boxes, and two separate codes to unlock both decks in MTG Arena, because the whole kit is built around two new players learning the rules against each other at the same time.
What age is this Magic: The Gathering starter kit recommended for?
Wizards of the Coast lists this product for ages 13 and up, the standard age rating across its Magic starter line, reflecting the reading level and strategic complexity of the game rather than any content concern.
Is this a good gift for someone who already plays Magic: The Gathering?
Not really. Reviewers who already knew the game said they were better off buying individual cards or boosters, since the decks here are simplified for teaching and won't be competitive against a deck an experienced player has built themselves.
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