Magic’s final set of 2025 is on the horizon, and this time, it’s bringing Avatar: The Last Airbender into the multiverse. The four nations’ harmony, elemental conflict, and epic storytelling are being reimagined as Magic cards. The last Universes Beyond release drew mixed reactions — but something about this one feels different.
What Is MTG Universes Beyond: Avatar The Last Airbender?
If you’ve somehow missed Avatar: The Last Airbender, it’s a cultural phenomenon — a series celebrated for its storytelling, character arcs, and moral depth. Now, Wizards of the Coast is channeling that magic into a full-fledged Magic: The Gathering set.
The Avatar MTG set focuses on the original series, featuring iconic characters, creatures, and moments from the original show. While there’s no Legend of Korra content just yet, future sets could expand into that territory if this release resonates with fans.
New Card Styles & Visual Treatments
The Avatar MTG set doesn’t just bring new flavor, it brings new looks. Here’s what to watch out for:
Field Notes Borderless – Inspired by Bloomburrow, this treatment makes hybrid creatures look like they were hand-drawn in an explorer’s sketchbook. Expect to see Badgermoles, Dragons, and more in this style.
Partner Source Material Cards – Returning from Universes Beyond: Spider-Man, these cards feature actual show screencaps, complete with episode references in the bottom corner — a dream for completionist collectors with 61 in total.
Borderless Battle Pose – Designed to mimic the show’s opening sequence, these cards showcase dramatic silhouettes of your favorite heroes and villains. Beautiful design for your commander specifically but if you’re playing multiple copies of this art hopefully you’ve studied up on what your card does.
Elemental Frames – Certain characters like Uncle Iroh receive a unique, elegant borderless elemental frame that captures their mastery and wisdom.
Saga Treatments & Lands – The set also includes double-sided sagas and a new cycle of breathtaking “Appa lands,” continuing 2025’s trend of standout basic lands. (If you loved Edge of Eternities or Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s eye lands, you’ll love these.)
Mechanics: Bending Reimagined as Gameplay
Every new MTG set needs mechanical identity. Avatar delivers four new mechanics (yes, named after the elements) plus a few returning favorites — and they line up thematically.
New Mechanics
Waterbending – Reflecting fluidity and cooperation, Waterbending allows players to tap creatures or artifacts to help pay its cost, representing community and adaptability.
Earthbending – Focused on land animation and raw power, Earthbending lets you turn lands into attackers with haste. These lands return tapped when destroyed or removed, symbolizing bending the earth and returning it to rest.
Firebending – The most explosive of the bunch, Firebending generates temporary bursts of mana during combat — pure destruction and intensity, gone as fast as it came just like a flame itself.
Airbending – A flexible “blink” effect that temporarily exiles a nonland permanent, letting you replay it later. Great for dodging removal or manipulating the battlefield.
Returning Mechanics
Allies – Tying into the theme of friendship and teamwork.
Sagas – Perfect for retelling the show’s legendary story arcs.
Lessons – Adapted from Strixhaven, representing personal growth.
Clues – Symbolizing moments of discovery and reflection throughout the series.
How to Play and Collect MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender
The Avatar MTG set will include Boosters, Bundles, Prerelease Kits, and Jumpstart Boosters. The standout feature here is how beginner-friendly this release is.
Instead of Commander precons, Avatar is designed as an entry point for new players. The Beginner Box includes ten Jumpstart decks — perfect for learning the game or teaching friends.
For veteran players, the Commander Bundle delivers great value:
9 Play Boosters
1 Collector Booster
Commander staples like Sol Ring, Swiftfoot Boots, and Arcane Signet
A health tracker and themed accessories
Fans of collectible displays can also look forward to Scene Boxes, including The Black Sun Invasion and Tea Time at the Jasmine Dragon.
MTG Arena Details and Release Date
Good news — MTG Universes Beyond: Avatar The Last Airbender will be available on Arena!
You’ll be able to test decks, draft, and unlock cosmetics themed around the show. Expect new:
Courtyard-themed Arena
Character sleeves (Aang, Katara, and Sokka)
Themed emotes and voiced lines
Companions: Momo, Appa, Baby Appa, and Armored Appa
MTG Arena Bundles:
Pack Bundle: Aang Sleeves, 50 TLA Packs, and a special Avatar Aang card
Play Bundle: Katara Sleeves, Momo Companion, Draft/Sealed Tokens, and a Katara depth art card
Pass Bundle: Sokka Sleeves, Mastery Pass, and exclusive Sokka cards
Release Date: November 18th 2025
Final Thoughts
MTG Universes Beyond: Avatar The Last Airbender feels like a perfect marriage between worldbuilding and card design. From bending mechanics to collector-focused art treatments, this set seems crafted with both longtime Magic players and Avatar fans in mind.
Whether you’re planning to draft with friends, teach new players, or simply collect every Appa card you can find — one thing’s clear: Magic: The Gathering just found balance in a whole new way.
MTG Universes Beyond: Avatar the Last Airbender prerelease will start November 14th a week before the full release on November 21st then you’ll have to wait until 2026 for the next set Lorwyn Eclipsed.
