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Magic: The Gathering

Jenova, Ancient Calamity

Final Fantasy 493 • rare

Set
Final Fantasy
Collector number
493
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
2 generic mana black mana green mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Black · Green
Artist
Ignatius Budi
Market price
$4.05
$4.05est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
3other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

At the beginning of combat on your turn, put a number of +1/+1 counters equal to Jenova's power on up to one other target creature. That creature becomes a Mutant in addition to its other types.

Whenever a Mutant you control dies during your turn, you draw cards equal to its power.

Formats

Where you can play it

  • StandardLegal
  • PioneerLegal
  • ModernLegal
  • LegacyLegal
  • VintageLegal
  • CommanderLegal
  • PauperNot legal
  • BrawlLegal
  • HistoricLegal
  • TimelessLegal
  • Penny DreadfulLegal
  • OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Jenova, Ancient Calamity (493) originates from the expansive Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, a tabletop title developed by Square Enix that draws upon the decades-long aesthetic and narrative history of the Final Fantasy franchise. This specific card represents one of the series' most iconic antagonists, the extraterrestrial life form Jenova, as she appeared in the 1997 classic Final Fantasy VII. The card was designed to reflect her role as a catastrophic entity capable of mimicking life forms and spreading chaos, integrating her lore-heavy presence into the game's strategic mechanics.

The artwork for this card typically utilizes official CGI renders or specialized illustrations commissioned by the Square Enix creative team to maintain visual consistency with the high-fidelity character designs associated with the remake and compilation projects. Within the meta-game, this card is frequently sought after by players and collectors who prioritize both the strategic utility of the Jenova character card and the thematic depth of the Final Fantasy VII collection, which remains one of the most prominent pillars of the trading card game's ongoing releases.

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