Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin
Final Fantasy 496 • mythic
- Set
- Final Fantasy
- Collector number
- 496
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red · Blue
- Artist
- Xui Ton
- Market price
- $13.81
What it does
Whenever Kefka enters or attacks, each player discards a card. Then you draw a card for each card type among cards discarded this way.
8 generic mana: Each opponent sacrifices a permanent of their choice. Transform Kefka. Activate only as a sorcery.
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin was released as part of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game's Opus set series. The card features the primary antagonist of Final Fantasy VI, a character defined by his descent into nihilism and his role as a transformative, chaotic force within the game's narrative. The design aims to capture this progression, utilizing the double-sided mechanics of the game to mirror his evolution from a subordinate imperial mage into a god-like entity capable of reshaping the world.
The artwork reflects the distinct visual style of the Final Fantasy franchise, emphasizing the character's signature theatrical malice and vibrant, garish aesthetic. Within the context of the card game, this item is categorized as a high-utility card that relies on complex board state manipulation, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the character himself. It has been well-regarded by players for its thematic integration of lore into mechanical gameplay, serving as a cornerstone piece for collectors of the Opus sets.
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