The Rise of Moonmist: A Final Fantasy-Inspired MTG Revival
Sometimes all it takes is one unexpected synergy to send a forgotten card skyrocketing—and this time, it’s Moonmist making a wild comeback. Originally a humble common from Innistrad, Moonmist spent over a decade living in the shadows of bulk bins and draft chaff piles. But thanks to Final Fantasy’s Magic: The Gathering debut, this sleeper hit is back in the spotlight.
How? Enter Kefka, Court Mage—a Human with a double-faced design that wasn’t even on R&D’s radar when Moonmist was printed. But now, with cards like Kefka entering the format, Moonmist has found new life as a sneaky combo piece that transforms these characters while providing a fog-like effect.
This wasn’t the intention back in 2011, but the stars have aligned for this card to shine in Commander and casual brews alike. Prices have jumped from pennies to $5 almost overnight, and it’s only gaining traction.
If you’ve got some bulk boxes lying around, now’s the time to dig deep—your next hidden gem might be waiting.
