What’s New
The Magic: The Gathering and Avatar: The Last Airbender collaboration debuts worldwide on paper on November 21, 2025. This set brings the beloved world of Avatar into the Magic universe, introducing fresh mechanics and catering to both competitive and casual gameplay. The release comprises:
- The main set (TLA) with 317 draftable cards
- An Eternal set (TLE) containing 277 cards
- A special bonus sheet named 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 purposes
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, distinct from the main draftable collection
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards, featuring reprints with Avatar-inspired artwork
- Collector Boosters: Chance to find Raised Foil Avatar Aang (appears in under 1 percent of Collector Boosters)
- Commander’s Bundle: Contains staples like Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and boosters, excluding traditional preconstructed Commander decks
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Reprints of Commander staples with fresh show-inspired art (e.g., Teferi’s Protection reimagined as Aang’s Shelter, The Great Henge as The Banyan Tree)
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang: Unique tactile gold foil treatment, a highly sought-after chase card in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Provides two creatures for one mana, essential for go-wide strategies
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary card, perfect for multi-bender Commander decks
- Wan Shi Tong, Librarian: A mono-blue legendary 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 special foil treatments and distinctive art cards.
Collector Notes
- Release date for paper: November 21, 2025; the digital version was released earlier in the same week
- Mechanics are crafted to reflect the essence of each bending discipline:
- Firebending: Aggressive, produces red mana on attack that persists through combat
- Airbending: Exiles a permanent, allows recasting 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, returning tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards; emphasis is on special foil treatments like Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang is not serialized but is extremely rare, fetching over $10,000 on the secondary market
- Source Material cards offer consistent value due to their playability and unique art
- No traditional preconstructed Commander decks; Commander’s Bundle features staples and boosters
- A Beginner Box is available, featuring a scripted Aang vs. Zuko tutorial for newcomers
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