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Magic: The Gathering

The Wandering Minstrel

Final Fantasy Promos 249s • rare

Set
Final Fantasy Promos
Collector number
249s
Rarity
Rare
Mana cost
green mana blue mana
Type
Creature
Colors
Green · Blue
Artist
Thanh Tuấn
Finish
Foil
$6.35est. via TCGplayer
104,743cards tracked
4other printings of this card
Card face

What it does

Lands you control enter untapped.

The Minstrel's Ballad — At the beginning of combat on your turn, if you control five or more Towns, create a 2/2 Elemental creature token that's all colors.

3 generic mana white mana blue mana black mana red mana green mana: Other creatures you control get +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of Towns you control.

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

The Wandering Minstrel, numbered 249s, was released as a promotional card for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. It was designed to pay homage to the recurring NPC of the same name who appears in various installments of the Final Fantasy series, often acting as a narrative conduit for the player or a reflection of the developers themselves. The card functions as a commemorative nod to the series' long-standing tradition of self-referential humor and its deep connection to its fan base.

The aesthetic of the card reflects the distinct visual language of the series, utilizing character art that captures the Minstrel's enigmatic, wandering persona. Since its introduction, the card has been sought by collectors for its niche place in the game's promotional history. It is received by the community not as a core gameplay essential, but as a nostalgic keepsake that honors the collaborative and storytelling spirit embedded in the Final Fantasy franchise.

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