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Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Generated $200 Million in a Day

This unprecedented collaboration between Wizards of the Coast and Square Enix in Magic: The Gathering's Final Fantasy expansion generated an astounding $200 million on its first day, surpassing the revenue of the Lord of the Rings expansion in half a year – demonstrating the unquenchable appetite of fans for these beloved franchises!

Bruno Pferd · 1 min read

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy - Debut Day Sets Unprecedented $200M Sales Record

On its debut day, the Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy expansion generated an astonishing $200 million, significantly surpassing the six-month earnings of the Lord of the Rings expansion and setting a new sales record for the game. The release of collectible cards featuring beloved Final Fantasy characters sparked widespread enthusiasm among fans. Despite Hasbro quadrupling production before launch, the company struggled to meet the overwhelming demand. Among the most coveted items were the Collector Boosters, which contained super-rare and high-value cards not found in regular booster packs. These Collector Boosters frequently retailed for over $1,000 at various outlets and events.

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