SQUARE ENIX has announced a brand new collectible card series, "SQUARE ENIX GALLERY CARDS" (スクウェア・エニックス ギャラリーカード).
The first release will be a Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary commemorative card pack. This lavish series will feature a total of 180 unique cards, including autographed cards by Yoshitaka Amano and cards with built-in NFC functionality. It's set to launch on January 8, 2027, with individual packs priced at 550 JPY.
The newly unveiled "SQUARE ENIX GALLERY CARDS" is a collectible series from SQUARE ENIX, featuring iconic scenes and characters from their various titles immortalized as exquisite art cards.
The inaugural product is a commemorative pack celebrating the 40th anniversary of "Final Fantasy," featuring 180 cards with 97 unique illustrations. The main visual for the packaging is a newly drawn illustration of "Final Fantasy XIV" character Y'shtola.
The card lineup also includes several cards with special mechanisms and features.
These include the "Ultima Legend Rare Card (UTL)," a specially crafted card featuring Yoshitaka Amano's digital signature and a serial number; the "Phantom Legend Rare Card (PTL)," created using Japan's latest holographic and printing technologies; and the "Harmonic Rare Card (HR)," which boasts built-in NFC functionality, allowing users to enjoy music via compatible devices.
Beyond their collectible value, these cards offer unique features. Official card images are shown below, though the designs for higher rarity cards have yet to be revealed.
The first wave of "SQUARE ENIX GALLERY CARDS" for the "Final Fantasy" 40th Anniversary collection is priced at 550 JPY. Pre-orders are now open on the SQUARE ENIX e-STORE, starting September 10.
Furthermore, the product is confirmed to be showcased at the SQUARE ENIX SHOP booth during "TOKYO GAME SHOW 2026," held from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe.