Getting your hands on them is easy enough at first, but the rarer and more sought-after cards? You’ll have to travel the world, face the deadliest of enemies and sharpen your skills as region rule sets add layers of complexity to Triple Triad that can wipe you out in a single turn if you’re unprepared. From cannon fodder monster cards being transformed into the materials needed to create low level assault magic to rare beasts who can deliver upgrade materials for your weapons, every card has a purpose and a value. There’s some good incentive to spend time on Triple Triad, as the majority of the cards can be recycled into useful items throughout your quest. It’s the card game that has taken the world by storm, and just about anyone can be challenged to a round with the mere press of a button.

Here’s a Final Fantasy 8 Triple Triad card locations guide so you can track them all down. Final Fantasy 8 Remastered may be a game of magic, love, and battles that transcend time itself, but it’s also home to one of the most addictive mini-games of all time: Triple Triad.

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