Garnet, Princess of Alexandria

Garnet Til Alexandros XVII, known as Princess Garnet, is a central figure in the 2000 role-playing game Final Fantasy IX. This card, designated number 222, is part of the promotional and collectible card sets produced to coincide with the game's release on the original PlayStation. The design draws from the character's signature regal aesthetic, reflecting the visual style developed by art director Shukou Murase, who reimagined the series' traditional character designs with a more stylized, storybook-inspired approach that defined the title's unique atmosphere.

The card captures Garnet’s transformation throughout the narrative, specifically referencing her role as the heir to the throne of Alexandria. Within the broader Final Fantasy trading card initiatives, such pieces were created to expand the immersive world-building of the franchise beyond the screen. While the game was praised for its return to fantasy roots and its cast of complex characters, these physical collectibles remain enduring artifacts of an era where digital narratives were frequently bridged into tangible memorabilia.