Xande, Dark Mage
Final Fantasy 561 • rare
- Set
- Final Fantasy
- Collector number
- 561
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Joseph Weston
- Market price
- $0.23
What it does
Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.)
Xande gets +1/+1 for each noncreature, nonland card in your graveyard.
"But your struggle was all for naught. Don't you see how close the darkness has drawn?"
Where you can play it
- StandardLegal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Xande, Dark Mage, card number 561, was introduced as part of the Opus series for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game. The card is based on Xande, the primary antagonist of the original Final Fantasy III, originally released on the Famicom in 1990. As a character, Xande represents the tragic pursuit of immortality and the corruption brought about by fear of death, themes that were central to the narrative arc of the game's final act.
The card art follows the established aesthetic of the trading card game, which utilizes a mix of official game renders and high-quality character illustrations to evoke a sense of nostalgia among franchise fans. The design focuses on depicting Xande’s formidable magical presence, aligning with his role as a high-tier antagonist. The card was received by the player base as a niche tactical option, often noted for its specific utility within dark-element decks rather than as a primary competitive staple.
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