What’s New
The Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender set is set to release worldwide in paper format on November 21, 2025. This new collection brings the beloved universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the Magic: The Gathering realm with innovative mechanics aimed at both competitive and casual players. The release will feature:
- Main set (TLA) consisting of 317 draftable cards
- Eternal set (TLE) with a total of 277 cards
- A unique bonus sheet titled Source Material, featuring 61 cards, each representing an episode from the animated series
Configuration at a Glance
- Main set (TLA): 317 cards, optimized for drafting
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, distinct from the draftable main set
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards, showcasing reprints with Avatar-themed illustrations
- Collector Boosters: A chance to acquire the Raised Foil Avatar Aang (found in less than 1% of Collector Boosters)
- Commander’s Bundle: Includes key cards like Sol Ring and Arcane Signet, along with boosters, but lacks traditional preconstructed Commander decks
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Features reprints of Commander staples with fresh show-inspired artwork (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 edition, serving as a rare chase card in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Provides two creatures for one mana, essential for broad strategies
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary, ideal for multi-bender Commander decks
- Wan Shi Tong, Librarian: A mono-blue legendary with abilities for library manipulation
- The Cabbage Merchant: Focused on Food tokens and destruction mechanics
Autographs & Relics
This Magic: The Gathering release does not include autograph or memorabilia cards. Instead, it emphasizes special foil treatments and distinctive art cards.
Collector Notes
- The paper release is scheduled for November 21, 2025, with a digital launch earlier in the week
- Mechanics are crafted to reflect the essence of each bending discipline:
- Firebending: Aggressive play style, generates red mana during attack phases that persists 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: Transforms lands into creatures with haste that return tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards; the focus remains on special foil treatments like Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- The Raised Foil Avatar Aang is unnumbered but extremely rare, with sales on secondary markets exceeding $10,000
- Source Material cards are valued for their playability and unique artwork
- No traditional preconstructed Commander decks; the Commander’s Bundle features staples and boosters
- A Beginner Box is available, offering an Aang vs. Zuko tutorial for newcomers
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