Key Points:
- MTG – Avatar: The Last Airbender launches digitally on Nov 18, physically on Nov 21, 2025.
- Features iconic characters with bending-inspired mechanics.
- Includes collectible treatments like Appa lands and elemental foils.
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed Magic: The Gathering – Avatar: The Last Airbender, a highly anticipated crossover set arriving in physical form on November 21, 2025, following a digital launch on MTG Arena on November 18. The announcement, made during Magic’s Weekly MTG broadcast, showcased a blend of nostalgic mechanics and vibrant new cards inspired by the beloved animated series.
Fan-favorite gameplay elements make a return, including Allies, Shrines, and Lessons, all reimagined with an Avatar twist. Team Avatar characters appear as Allies, bringing unique abilities to the battlefield. Appa, Steadfast Guardian exiles nonland permanents and allows them to be recast at reduced costs while generating Ally tokens. Katara, Water Tribe’s Hope combines vigilance with a waterbending mechanic that fuses Convoke and Improvise. Fire Lord Zuko channels aggression, producing red mana when attacking and empowering creatures when spells are replayed from exile. Toph, the First Metalbender, turns lands into creatures and manipulates artifacts through earthbending effects.
The set also sees the return of Shrines, such as the Southern Air Temple, which enhances creatures with +1/+1 counters when new Shrines enter play. The Lesson type resurfaces with versatile spells like Redirect Lightning, which allows damage redirection at the cost of mana or life. In a playful nod to fans, Sokka, Bold Boomeranger gains bonuses from Lessons and artifacts, paired with Sokka’s Haiku, a unique counterspell wrapped in a thematic poetic flavor.
Stunning Visuals and Collector Appeal
Beyond its gameplay mechanics, the set boasts a wide array of collectible treatments. Players can expect borderless field notes, full-art Appa basic lands, borderless double-faced sagas, raised foils, and elemental frame cards to represent the world’s four bending styles.
The Booster Fun lineup expands with borderless source material reprints, full-art designs, extended art cards, and raised foil versions of key characters such as Avatar Aang. For collectors, Appa-themed full-art lands serve as standout pieces, blending utility with rich thematic detail.
The product range follows the standard Magic: The Gathering structure—Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Bundles, and Jumpstart Boosters—with Prerelease Packs featuring character-themed seed boosters. This curated mix of formats ensures accessibility for casual fans, competitive players, and collectors alike.
Release Timeline and Competitive Integration
The lead-up to launch is structured to keep fans engaged at every stage. The Debut Stream is slated for October 28, with the full card gallery revealed on November 7. Prerelease events will run from November 14 to 20, giving players an early hands-on experience before the set hits MTG Arena on November 18 and stores worldwide on November 21.
The set will also feature prominently in upcoming competitive events, starting with the Magic World Championship 31 from December 5 to 7. In early 2026, Magic Spotlight: The Avatar will take place from January 9 to 11, further cementing the crossover as a significant entry in MTG’s expanding universe.
With a perfect blend of beloved characters, fan-favorite mechanics, and stunning collectible treatments, Magic: The Gathering – Avatar: The Last Airbender promises to deliver an experience that resonates with both MTG veterans and Avatar fans, ensuring its place as one of the most anticipated sets of the year.
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