MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender is confirmed as one of the final Standard releases of 2025, cementing just how significant Universes Beyond has become for Magic: The Gathering. This release follows on the heels of other massive collaborations like Final Fantasy and Marvel’s Spider-Man, making Avatar a major cultural addition to the lineup. The set draws on the enduring popularity of the animated series, which continues to resonate with fans alongside its sequel, The Legend of Korra.
As a Standard-legal set, it has the potential to influence multiple formats, ensuring its impact goes beyond casual collectors. Unlike other Magic sets, it will not feature Planeswalkers, staying true to the Avatar universe instead. Fans can look forward to the debut of beloved characters from the series once previews begin.
MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Key Dates and Events
| Event / Detail | Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Debut Stream & Previews Begin | October 28, 2025 | Official previews kick off |
| Complete Card Gallery | November 7, 2025 | Full set revealed |
| MTG Arena Release | November 18, 2025 | Digital launch on Arena |
| Magic Online (MTGO) Release | November 18, 2025 | Digital launch on MTGO |
| Set Code (Standard-legal) | TLA | Standard release code |
| Eternal Legal Set Code | TLE | For eternal formats |
| Official Release Date | November 21, 2025 | Worldwide physical release |
MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Products Guide
Play Booster – $6.99
The Play Booster is the standard pack for drafting and casual opening, featuring commons, uncommons, rares, and a chance at foils or showcase cards. For this crossover, expect cards tied closely to the Avatar world, blending beloved characters with Magic mechanics. These packs are the most accessible way to experience the set and remain a staple for sealed formats.
Collector Booster – $37.99
Collector Boosters are the premium chase product, packed with foils, alternate art, and exclusive showcase treatments. For Avatar, these are expected to showcase high-end artwork of iconic characters and scenes, making them a priority for collectors and investors. While pricey, they’re the fastest way to secure the rarest cards.
Jumpstart Booster – $6.99
Jumpstart Boosters are designed for quick play, letting you shuffle two themed packs together for an instant deck. Avatar’s Jumpstart packs will likely highlight elemental themes, such as Fire, Water, Earth, and Air, which fit perfectly with the series. These are great for casual play and give collectors access to themed variations.
Bundle – $69.99
The Bundle includes Play Boosters, basic lands, a spindown life counter, and a themed storage box with Avatar artwork. Bundles provide a well-rounded entry point for casual players and collectors who want a mix of cards and accessories. Exclusive lands or promos often included in Bundles can add long-term collectible value.
Commander’s Bundle – $109.99
This brand-new product line helps players secure Commander staples from the set, though the exact contents remain unconfirmed. It also includes the popular click wheel life counter, a collectible accessory in its own right. Since no Commander Precon Decks are releasing with this set, the Commander’s Bundle is filling that space and will likely become highly sought after.
Scene Box – $41.99
Scene Boxes combine playability and display, featuring cards that recreate memorable story moments with special art. With Avatar’s cinematic battles and iconic character arcs, these will likely spotlight some of the series’ most beloved episodes. Collectors who enjoy art-driven presentation pieces will find these especially appealing.
Beginner Box – $34.99
The Beginner Box is built for new players, offering simplified rules, guided play, and ready-to-use decks. It’s the most accessible way for Avatar fans to jump into Magic without prior experience. For collectors, the exclusive packaging and introductory design make it a charming entry-level keepsake.
Prerelease Packs – TBA (Event Product)
There will be five different Prerelease Packs, each themed around a main Avatar character and aligned with a Magic color: Aang (White), Katara (Blue), Azula (Black), Zuko (Red), and Toph (Green). Each comes with a seeded booster tied to its character, plus boosters and a stamped promo card. These packs are only available during prerelease events, giving them extra collectible appeal.
MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Cards Preview
Toph, the First Metalbender arrives in Naya colors (red, green, white) and introduces a wild twist for artifact players. She turns all your nontoken artifacts into lands, fueling Landfall triggers at every turn. Beyond that, her earthbending ability animates them into creatures with haste while still counting as lands, stacking on two +1/+1 counters. If they die or get exiled, they return tapped—making Toph a flexible and resilient Commander with endless build-around potential.
Katara, the Fearless looks set to breathe new life into Ally decks in Commander. Her ability doubles Ally triggers, reviving a creature subtype that first gained traction in Zendikar. Fans actually got their first glimpse of Katara early on as an SDCC promo card, which helped spark excitement for the set. With her synergy, long-time Ally players finally have a reason to dust off their favorite tribal builds.
Appa, Steadfast Guardian gives players a chance to “airbend” nonland permanents when it enters the battlefield. This lets you exile and recast them for two mana each, while Appa rewards you with 1/1 Ally tokens whenever you cast from exile. It even works alongside the Warp mechanic introduced in Edge of Eternities. Alongside Appa, Redirect Lightning has caught the eye of competitive Commander players—an efficient one-mana spell that redirects any single-target ability or spell, at the cost of either two generic mana or five life.
Avatar Aang reflects his mastery of all four elements in card form. His firebending ability provides two red mana in combat, while bending any element lets you draw cards. Achieving all four elements in a single turn transforms him into Aang, Master of Elements, a powerhouse that reduces spell costs by color, gains you life, draws cards, adds +1/+1 counters, and deals damage to every opponent each upkeep. It’s a true payoff for players who can balance all the elements.
Elemental Frame cards bring a unique showcase treatment to the set, featuring ornate borders and elemental motifs that highlight the bending powers central to Avatar: The Last Airbender. Characters like Yue, the Moon Spirit, gain an elevated presence through this design, making these versions especially appealing for collectors who value artistry alongside playability.
Finally, the headliner card is a Borderless Raised Foil Avatar Aang, expected to be one of the rarest chase pieces in the set. Early estimates suggest it will appear in less than 1% of Collector Boosters, making it one of the most desirable Universes Beyond pulls to date.
MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Mechanics
It’s no surprise that MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender leans heavily into bending, with each element bringing a distinct gameplay twist. While they share names from the show, every bending mechanic feels different in practice.
- Firebending is the most aggressive, generating X red mana whenever its creature attacks, though the mana vanishes at the end of combat. This design pushes combat tricks and activated abilities, fitting neatly into red’s current role in Magic.
- Waterbending uses an activated ability that lets you pay costs by tapping creatures or artifacts. The flexibility here is broad, and early previews like Yue, the Moon Spirit, suggest it could become one of the most influential mechanics in the set.
- Earthbending animates a land you control, stacking it with +1/+1 counters and turning it into a creature. While that makes the land more fragile, it comes back tapped if it dies or is exiled, giving the mechanic surprising resilience in the right deck.
- Airbending allows you to exile a card and then cast it later for just two mana, sidestepping its usual cost. This mechanic favors tempo and synergy with exile strategies, making it especially interesting for combo-minded players.
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