What’s New
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender will be available worldwide in paper format starting November 21, 2025. This set brings the beloved universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the Magic: The Gathering realm, introducing fresh mechanics suitable for both competitive and casual enthusiasts. The release will include:
- The main set (TLA) boasting 317 cards perfect for drafting
- An Eternal set (TLE) comprising 277 cards, distinct from the main draftable set
- A special bonus sheet called Source Material with 61 cards, each representing an episode from the animated series
Configuration at a Glance
- Main set (TLA): 317 cards, tailored for drafting experiences
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, separate from the draftable collection
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards with reprints featuring Avatar-themed artwork
- Collector Boosters: A chance to obtain Raised Foil Avatar Aang, found in under 1% of Collector Boosters
- Commander’s Bundle: Contains essentials like Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and boosters, but excludes traditional preconstructed Commander decks
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Features reprints of Commander staples with art 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 special tactile gold foil card, highly rare in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Offers two bodies for one mana, essential for go-wide strategies
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary card, ideal for 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 art cards.
Collector Notes
- Paper release is set for November 21, 2025, with the digital version launching earlier in the week
- Mechanics are crafted to reflect the essence of each bending discipline:
- Firebending: Encourages aggression, generating red mana during attacks that lasts through combat
- Airbending: Exiles a permanent, allowing it to be recast from exile for two mana
- Waterbending: Reduces costs by tapping untapped artifacts or creatures, akin to Convoke/Improvise
- Earthbending: Animates lands as creatures with haste that return tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards in this set; the focus is on special foil treatments like the Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- The Raised Foil Avatar Aang is not numbered but is extremely rare, fetching over $10,000 on the secondary market
- Source Material cards offer consistent value due to their playability and distinct artwork
- No traditional preconstructed Commander decks; the Commander’s Bundle includes staples and boosters
- A Beginner Box is available, featuring a scripted Aang vs. Zuko tutorial for new players
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