Xande, Dark Mage
Final Fantasy 516 • rare
- Set
- Final Fantasy
- Collector number
- 516
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana blue mana black mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Blue
- Artist
- Joseph Weston
- Market price
- $1.32
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 debuted as part of the Opus series for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game, which was designed to bring the tactical depth of the long-running video game franchise into a physical format. The card draws its thematic inspiration from Final Fantasy III, representing the final boss in his fully corrupted, mage-like manifestation. This version serves as a cornerstone piece for players focused on dark-element control decks, reflecting the game's intent to translate iconic character abilities into strategic mechanics.
The artwork for this card was commissioned from illustrator Joseph Weston, whose style emphasizes a high-fantasy, atmospheric aesthetic consistent with the series' visual direction. His portrayal of Xande captures the character's signature ethereal and malevolent quality, fitting within the game's rare-tier aesthetic requirements. Since its release, the card has been recognized by collectors for its clean composition and faithful representation of its digital source material, standing as a staple inclusion in sets commemorating the evolution of the Final Fantasy III narrative.
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