Published Apr 30, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Tifa, Martial Artist is a very complicated Commander that can be devastating with the right build

Magic: The Gathering already figured out how Tifa would play in a fighting game

Image: Wizards of the Coast

Rumors hit the internet on April 21 alleging that Tifa Lockhart from Final Fantasy 7 was in the pipeline for Street Fighter 6 as a playable DLC character sometime in the game’s fourth year. In the past week, fans of both games have been debating whether or not she’s a good fit. As one of gaming’s most iconic hand-to-hand combatants, her mix of speed, power, and combo-heavy attacks feel naturally suited to Capcom’s modern brawler. But as a JRPG character, Tifa may seem like an odd choice.

My favorite piece of evidence in favor of Tifa is a clip posted to X from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth that puts her combat prowess on full display: Tifa dodges a bat swing at the last second and launches a flurry of counterattacks that juggle her enemy in the air.…