What’s New
Magic: The Gathering is set to release the Avatar: The Last Airbender set worldwide in paper format on November 21, 2025. This exciting addition brings the beloved universe of Avatar: The Last Airbender into the realm of Magic: The Gathering, introducing fresh mechanics that cater to both competitive and casual enthusiasts. The release features:
- Main set (TLA) comprising 317 draftable cards
- Eternal set (TLE) consisting of 277 cards
- A special bonus sheet called Source Material, which includes 61 cards, each representing an episode from the animated series
Configuration at a Glance
- Main set (TLA): 317 cards, tailored for drafting purposes
- Eternal set (TLE): 277 cards, distinct from the primary draftable set
- Source Material bonus sheet: 61 cards featuring reprints with Avatar-themed illustrations
- Collector Boosters: Opportunity to find Raised Foil Avatar Aang, appearing in less than 1 percent of these boosters
- Commander’s Bundle: Includes essentials like Sol Ring, Arcane Signet, and boosters, but lacks traditional preconstructed Commander decks
Key Inserts & Parallels
- Source Material Sheet: Reprints of Commander staples with freshly inspired show art (e.g., Teferi’s Protection as Aang’s Shelter, The Great Henge as The Banyan Tree)
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang: Features a unique tactile gold foil treatment, serving as a highly sought-after chase card in Collector Boosters
Notable Cards
- Badgermole Cub: Offers two creatures for one mana, ideal for go-wide strategies
- Avatar Aang: A five-color legendary card, perfect for multi-bender Commander decks
- Wan Shi Tong, Librarian: A mono-blue legend with capabilities for library manipulation
- The Cabbage Merchant: Focused on Food tokens and destruction themes
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
- Paper release date is set for November 21, 2025, with the digital release occurring earlier in the week
- The mechanics are crafted to reflect the essence of each bending discipline:
- Firebending: Aggressive, generates red mana during an attack, which 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 (similar to Convoke/Improvise)
- Earthbending: Animates lands as creatures with haste, which return tapped if destroyed
- No serialized cards; the focus is on special foil treatments like the Raised Foil Avatar Aang
- Raised Foil Avatar Aang is not serialized but is extremely rare and has fetched over $10,000 on the secondary market
- Source Material cards offer consistent value due to their playability and unique artwork
- No traditional preconstructed Commander decks; the Commander’s Bundle includes essentials and boosters
- A Beginner Box is available, featuring a scripted Aang vs. Zuko tutorial for newcomers
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