FFTCG’s New FFXIV: Heavensward Starter Deck Launches This November
Square Enix has officially revealed details regarding a brand new pre-constructed deck for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game.
The upcoming Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Starter Set is designed to provide an exciting experience right out of the box for both newcomers and seasoned veterans.
This ready-to-play Ice and Lightning deck is heavily themed around the critically acclaimed expansion from the hit online game.
The package contains 58 total cards split across a 50-card main deck and an 8-card Limit Break deck, alongside two Quick Start Guides to help new players learn the ropes.
Players will discover 12 brand-new cards introduced specifically for this release, offering fresh strategic options for competitive play.
Five of these additions feature exclusive newly drawn artwork that beautifully captures iconic heroes and foes from the expansion.
The Haurchefant card will notably include one Full Art Premium version for fans to collect.
The complete lineup of brand-new Starter Set cards includes:
- Haurchefant
- Tataru
- Ysayle
- Alphinaud
- Estinien
- Yeti
- Emmanellain
- Nidhogg
- Count Edmont de Fortemps
- Dragon-King Thordan
- Coeurlregina
- Cid Garlond
The Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Starter Set is scheduled to launch on October 9, 2026.
Square Enix has also noted that premium versions of all 12 exclusive starter cards will be available in the upcoming Memories of Life booster pack.
This new expansion marks the 30th installment in the Opus series and is a commemorative set celebrating the 10th anniversary of the game’s international launch.
While the game originally debuted exclusively in Japan as the “Chapter” series back in February 2011, it was eventually discontinued and revamped with improved game balance and card designs for a fresh worldwide release under the international Opus format in October 2016.
The booster introduces a wide array of deck-building strategies by bringing back multi-element non-Limit Break cards for the first time in a while.
Booster boxes will contain 18 packs of 12 cards, with each pack guaranteeing at least one premium card.
Collectors can obtain 118 standard cards alongside an impressive 167 premium types.
This extensive premium lineup is broken down into:
- 130 premium versions of standard cards
- 35 full-art premium cards
- 1 Noir card
- 1 Special card
The sought-after Special Card features Shantotto from Final Fantasy XI, boasting a gold-foil stamped signature by artist Fumio Minagawa.
The “Noir” series also returns with a striking Sephiroth card, adding even more appeal for dedicated collectors.
Powerful Legacy Card reprints ensure players can utilize these items in official tournaments alongside standard cards.
The included Legacy Cards are:
- Tifa
- Cyan
- Vegnagaen
The set features newly illustrated artwork from an extensive roster of creators:
- Rubi Asami
- Mihoko Ishii
- Ryoma Ito
- Yukihiro Kajimoto
- Gen Kobayashi
- Yasushi Hasegawa
- Fumio Minagawa
- Kaede Yamaguchi
- Miki Yamashita
- Rina Yoshiura
The Memories of Life booster pack is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.
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