Square Enix to Launch Memories of Life Set
The latest Final Fantasy Trading Card Game expansion arrives globally on November 13.
Updated on Oct. 24, 2026 in Board Games
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Square Enix will release the Memories of Life booster set for the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game on November 13, 2026. This launch commemorates the 30th Opus release and the 10th anniversary of the card game series.
Why it matters
The set celebrates a major milestone for the long-running series, offering players a mix of new cards and legacy reprints. It aims to honor the history of the game while updating the collection with modern card mechanics.
The set contains 118 standard card types and 167 premium card types across 285 total versions. Each booster box includes 18 packs, with each pack containing 12 cards including one guaranteed premium card.
The players
Square Enix
Square Enix is a major Japanese video game developer and publisher responsible for the Final Fantasy franchise.
The details
This expansion features a new Shantotto card, numbered 30-080L, which sports 9,000 power and deals 1,000 damage to Forwards. Collectors will find premium versions of 12 starter-exclusive cards from the Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Starter Set alongside three legacy reprints and a special Noir Sephiroth card.
Timeline
October 9, 2026: The Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Starter Set was released.
November 13, 2026: The Memories of Life booster set releases.
Culture Shift
This set release follows a pattern set by the 10th anniversary of the Final Fantasy Trading Card Game series by emphasizing retrospective content and commemorative legacy reprints. It reflects a growing industry focus on celebrating brand history to maintain engagement with long-term collectors.
Players can expect to find the new set through standard hobby retailers starting on the release date. The inclusion of premium versions of starter cards offers an immediate way to upgrade decks that utilize pieces from the Heavensward set.
The takeaway
The release demonstrates how publishers use milestone anniversaries to blend new gameplay mechanics with nostalgic legacy content. Fans should review the full card list once available to identify which specific reprints or new cards will best improve their current competitive decks.
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