What’s New
The Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender set is set for a global paper release on November 21, 2025. This collection brings the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the realm of Magic: The Gathering, introducing fresh mechanics and catering to both competitive and casual players. The package includes:
- Main set (TLA) comprising 317 draftable cards
- Eternal set (TLE) offering 277 cards
- A special bonus sheet titled Source Material, featuring 61 cards, each representing an episode of the animated series
Configuration at a Glance
- Main set (TLA): 317 cards, crafted for drafting purposes
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, distinct from the draftable main set
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards with reprints adorned with Avatar-themed illustrations
- Collector Boosters: Potential to discover Raised Foil Avatar Aang (appearing in less than 1% of Collector Boosters)
- Commander’s Bundle: Contains essentials like Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and boosters, though traditional preconstructed Commander decks are not included
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Reprints of Commander essentials with fresh show-inspired art (e.g., Teferi’s Protection as Aang’s Shelter, The Great Henge as The Banyan Tree)
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang: Features a special tactile gold foil design, an extremely rare chase card in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Offers two entities for one mana, vital for go-wide tactics
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary card, supporting multi-bender Commander decks
- Wan Shi Tong, Librarian: A mono-blue legendary card with library manipulation abilities
- The Cabbage Merchant: Focuses on Food tokens and destruction themes
Autographs & Relics
This Magic: The Gathering release does not include autograph or memorabilia cards. The emphasis is on unique foil treatments and distinctive art cards.
Collector Notes
- Paper release date: November 21, 2025; digital launch occurred earlier in the week
- Mechanics are crafted to reflect the essence of each bending discipline:
- Firebending: Aggressive, generates red mana on attack that persists through combat
- Airbending: Exiles a permanent, allowing recasting from exile for two mana
- Waterbending: Reduces costs by tapping untapped artifacts or creatures (akin to Convoke/Improvise)
- Earthbending: Turns lands into creatures with haste that return tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards; the spotlight is on unique foil treatments like Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang is not numbered but is exceptionally rare and has sold on secondary markets for over $10,000
- Source Material cards offer consistent value due to their playability and unique artwork
- No standard preconstructed Commander decks; the Commander’s Bundle includes essentials and boosters
- A Beginner Box is available with a scripted Aang vs. Zuko tutorial designed for newcomers
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