Equipment Cards to Pick Up Before Final Fantasy
Equip-lash
Welcome back for another History, Restapled, a Commander-focused column that attempts to validate a newer card’s status as a staple by looking at how cards that are similar, synergistic, or competing have fared in the past financially.
The new
Pre-War Formalwear - $1.50
Here we have what is essentially a
It’s hard to know how prices will fare for a Universes Beyond card like this. Wizards of the Coast has very clearly planted its flag in the UB camp as far as printing new cards, but reprints are yet to be determined. I’d imagine we’ll eventually see some sort of UB Masters-type set, in which case Pre-War Formalwear may make another appearance. But it’s not something anyone can count on.
STATUS: White Equipment staple
| Pre-War Formalwear | ||
| Pre-War Formalwear (Extended Art) |
Tarrian's Soulcleaver - $2
With
All I can say is…get on the hype train before it fully leaves the station. This card rules — and, not for nothing, it’s an all-star in my Grismold, the Dreadsower deck.
STATUS: Aristocrats Equipment staple
| Tarrian's Soulcleaver | ||
| Tarrian's Soulcleaver (Extended Art) |
Lost Jitte - $3
While marginally not as useful as its “found” sibling
The card was printed in
STATUS: Secondary Equipment staple
| Lost Jitte | ||
| Lost Jitte (Showcase) | ||
| Lost Jitte (Extended Art) |
Lion Sash - $1.50
It’s unclear whether Wizards will be printing new living Equipment cards in the near future. The concept was pretty fun, so I certainly hope so, but it does feel like something they may want to keep unique to the plane of Kamigawa.
Lion Sash is one of the better ones for its affordable mana value and ability to mimic
STATUS: Equipment staple in the making
| Lion Sash | ||
| Lion Sash (Extended Art) | ||
| Lion Sash (Showcase) |
Nettlecyst - $0.75
No matter the Equipment-based deck, Nettlecyst remains an auto-include. It can easily jack up any creature or run on its own as a Living Weapon, and holds implications in Enchantress decks, as well. The fact that it remains less than $1 is a miracle. Don’t hesitate any longer!
STATUS: Even more of an Equipment staple
| Nettlecyst | ||
| Nettlecyst (Extended Art) |
Fantasy Come to Life
What cards are you looking forward to grabbing from Final Fantasy? Any you’re speculating on? I’d love to know!
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Steve Heisler
Steve Heisler is a writer and pop culture journalist covering comedy, games, television, film and the tech industry. His work has been published in Rolling Stone, GQ, Variety, The AV Club, Fast Company and the Chicago Sun-Times. He began collecting Magic cards during Fourth Edition and plays Commander and Modern primarily. He also enjoys tennis, the Dark Souls family of video games and supporting live comedy. He lives in Chicago with his cat, Rosie.