What’s New
The Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender set is set to make its global debut in paper format on November 21, 2025. This release brings the universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the realm of Magic: The Gathering, introducing fresh mechanics tailored for both competitive and casual enthusiasts. This exciting launch features:
- The main set (TLA) boasting 317 draftable cards
- An Eternal set (TLE) comprising 277 cards
- A unique bonus sheet titled Source Material with 61 cards, each representing an episode of the animated series
Configuration at a Glance
- Main set (TLA): 317 cards, crafted for drafting experiences
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, distinct from the draftable collection
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards, featuring reprints with Avatar-themed illustrations
- Collector Boosters: A rare chance to find Raised Foil Avatar Aang (less than 1% chance in Collector Boosters)
- Commander’s Bundle: Offers staples like Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and boosters, but no traditional preconstructed Commander decks
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Reprints of Commander staples with artwork inspired by the show (e.g., Teferi’s Protection as Aang’s Shelter, The Great Henge as The Banyan Tree)
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang: A premium tactile gold foil treatment, an extremely rare chase card in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Provides two creatures for one mana, essential for wide strategies
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary card, perfect for multi-bender Commander decks
- Wan Shi Tong, Librarian: A legendary mono-blue card with library manipulation abilities
- The Cabbage Merchant: Focuses on Food tokens and destruction mechanics
Autographs & Relics
This Magic: The Gathering release does not include autograph or memorabilia cards. The emphasis is placed on special foil treatments and distinctive art cards.
Collector Notes
- The paper release is scheduled for November 21, 2025, with the digital version launching earlier that week.
- Mechanics are crafted to capture the essence of each bending style:
- Firebending: Promotes aggression, generating red mana during attacks that persists through combat
- Airbending: Exiles a permanent, allowing it to be recast from exile for a cost of two mana
- Waterbending: Reduces costs by tapping untapped artifacts or creatures, akin to Convoke/Improvise
- Earthbending: Transforms lands into creatures with haste that return tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards are included; instead, there is a focus on special foil treatments like Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- Though not numbered, Raised Foil Avatar Aang is incredibly rare and has fetched over $10,000 on the secondary market
- Source Material cards maintain consistent value due to their playability and unique artwork
- No traditional preconstructed Commander decks are available; however, the Commander’s Bundle includes staples and boosters
- A Beginner Box is offered, featuring a scripted Aang vs. Zuko tutorial for newcomers
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