Wizards of the Coast has announced a Spotlight Series Event for Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy

Wizards of the Coast has announced the company’s ongoing Spotlight Series will be hosting its first ever event in Japan to celebrate Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy. Magic Spotlight: Final Fantasy will feature the excitement of competitive Magic and the impact of the Final Fantasy series with a high-stakes main event and an assortment of engaging side events offering something for every type of fan. In collaboration with Big Magic, Magic Spotlight: Final Fantasy is a three-day event running from June 27–29 in Chiba, with a two-day open field tournament where competitors will face off in Standard Constructed format for epic prizes.

Competitors at Magic Spotlight: Final Fantasy will be playing for their share of a $50,000 USD prize pool. The top eight players from the event will receive invitations to the Pro Tour Edge of Eternities tournament at MagicCon: Atlanta.  

Each participant in Magic Spotlight: Final Fantasy’s main event will receive a non-foil Japanese-language borderless promo card featuring a card from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering—Final Fantasy release. Additionally, the Top 128 competitors in the event will receive traditional foil copies of that promo card. In addition to the main event, Magic Spotlight: Final Fantasy will host multiple side events with a variety of formats on display.  

This event is free to enter, however there is a maximum capacity in the venue so fans should check for specific information about access to the venue closer to the event. Entry into the $50,000 prize pool main event will require the purchase of a ticket when registration opens, and limited seating is available. Full details will be available on the website for Magic Spotlight: Final Fantasy. The site goes live on April 16, with registration opening the next day, April 17 at Noon JST. For more information, check out the event’s organizer, Big Magic.