Cid, Timeless Artificer

Cid, Timeless Artificer was released as part of the Magic: The Gathering Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy collaboration, a set designed to integrate iconic characters from the long-running video game franchise into the mechanics of the collectible card game. The card represents the recurring character Cid, who has served as a central engineer or mentor figure across almost every entry in the series since its inception in 1987. By pulling him into the Magic: The Gathering ruleset, the designers aimed to translate his role as a technological innovator into a creature that emphasizes support and artifact synergy.

The artwork for this card was created by the artist known as Nurikabe, who sought to capture the classic, adventurous aesthetic associated with the character's many iterations. The illustration balances the character's scholarly demeanor with the utilitarian gear of an artificer, reflecting his traditional identity as the inventor who provides the party with airships or advanced machinery. As an uncommon-rarity card, it is intended as a accessible piece for players looking to bolster their artifact-themed decks, and it has been noted by fans for its thematic faithfulness to the Final Fantasy source material.