Magic: The Gathering fans, get ready for something exciting! Just as we’re still digesting the latest set releases, Wizards of the Coast is already teasing the upcoming Universes Beyond crossover featuring Avatar: The Last Airbender. This highly anticipated set promises to bring beloved characters and memorable moments from the world of Avatar to your Magic games, including a fan-favorite character—the Cabbage Merchant!
This week, Wizards of the Coast kicked off their preview stream for Magic: The Gathering – Avatar: The Last Airbender. We’ve already seen glimpses of iconic cards, including a stunning alt-art version of Aang, created by co-creator Bryan Konietzko, and a sneak peek of Princess Yue from her heartfelt story arc. It’s a bittersweet moment for fans, but she now gets to keep her legacy alive on a Magic card.
Today’s stream featured many other cards alongside Yue, including big names like Aang, Zuko, and Toph, as well as the legendary Fire Lord Sozin, showcased with a unique transformable Saga Creature mechanic. This brings a fresh spin and newer gameplay strategies to the table, reminiscent of previous character-driven cards.
As for gameplay, this set will introduce elemental bending mechanics that give players unique abilities. Here’s a quick look at how each bending discipline influences the game:
- Airbending: Exile nonland permanents to cast them for less mana.
- Waterbending: Activate enhanced abilities by tapping your own artifact or creature cards.
- Earthbending: Transform land cards into creatures.
- Firebending: Spend extra red mana to boost offensive powers of your cards.
Of course, some fans are just here for the memes. The Avatar series is jam-packed with iconic moments, and the Magic set captures this nostalgia perfectly. Two standout cards include Avatar Enthusiasts, inspired by the hilariously passionate residents of Kyoshi Island, and let’s not forget the ever-cherished Cabbage Merchant, who perfectly symbolizes the light-hearted humor from the series.
Interestingly, the Cabbage Merchant’s card helps green decks generate food tokens, proving his character can indeed lend a hand in battle!
Mark your calendars—Magic: The Gathering – Avatar: The Last Airbender is set to launch on November 21, just after the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man on September 26. With so much anticipation building around these sets, fans are eager to see how they will meld the rich worlds into the Magic aesthetic. You can explore all the Avatar cards revealed thus far here.
What are the mechanics in the new Magic: The Gathering set featuring Avatar: The Last Airbender?
The new set introduces elemental bending as a major mechanic, allowing players to utilize special abilities linked to Air, Water, Earth, and Fire.
When does the Magic Avatar set release?
The set will be available on November 21, following the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man set on September 26.
Who are the key characters featured in the set?
Notable characters include Aang, Zuko, Sokka, Katara, and Toph, among others, each represented with unique cards.
How can I view the cards from the Avatar set?
You can check out the revealed cards on the official website for Magic: The Gathering.
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