I'm also a huge fan of this art, and the dozens (dozens!) of Final Fantasy VIII fans will scoop this up quick
New standard cards were also revealed, showcasing the deep integration of Final Fantasy lore into MTG mechanics: Choco, Seeker of Shangri-La (from Final Fantasy 9): A powerful Chocobo Commander card, surprising even Ichikawa, who noted its historical parallels with Magic: The Gatherings Birds of Paradise
Terra, Magical Adept Commander players shouldn't get all the fun, so here's a combo that'll work in Standard, and only takes two cards: Terra and Yenna, Redtooth Regent
Gavin Verhey, Principal Game Designer of Magic and Lead Designer of this set, has been a Final Fantasy player his whole life and branded this set as the most special Magic set he ever worked on. The set is designed to be drafted, and is also the first Universes Beyond set to be Standard legal, making it the 105th expansion of Magic: the Gathering
Yuna, Hope of Spira provides an enabler to reanimate Summon: Knight of the Round or Summon: Bahamut