Release Week | The Top 5 MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender Cards Right Now

Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar: The Last Airbender Universes Beyond set has landed, and the fans are buzzing. Just one weekend into launch, both players and collectors are celebrating how faithfully the cards capture the spirit of the beloved series.

From flavorful bending mechanics to iconic characters rendered in powerful designs, the set has already sparked deckbuilding creativity and driven chase demand across formats. For those teching out new Commander decks or hunting for collector boosters, these 5 cards are shaping up to be the breakout stars of the release.

Badgermole Cub

Current Price: ~$56

What it does: When Badgermole Cub enters the battlefield, you earthbend 1, turning a land you control into a creature with haste and a +1/+1 counter. That land comes back tapped if it dies or is exiled. In addition, whenever you tap a creature for mana, you add an extra green mana.

Why the Hype?: Badgermole Cub is a ramp engine and flavor win. It accelerates your mana while embodying earthbending mechanics, making it a soon-to-be staple in green‑based Commander decks and a thematic powerhouse for Avatar fans.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se

Current Price: ~$16

What it does: A 0/30 defender that grants indestructible to all other permanents you control.

Why the Hype?: This card is the ultimate fortress. It stalls combat with massive toughness while protecting your entire board. Perfect for control decks or any strategy that wants to lock down the battlefield, it captures the flavor of Ba Sing Se’s legendary defenses. It will also be a hit for those commander players that run Arcades, the Strategist, where defenders attack using their defense as power.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Current Price: ~$50

What it does: A legendary Bird Spirit with flash, flying, and vigilance. When it enters, you put X +1/+1 counters on it and draw half X cards, rounded down. Whenever an opponent searches their library, you put a +1/+1 counter on Wan Shi Tong and draw a card.

Why the Hype?: Wan Shi Tong punishes opponents for tutoring and rewards you with card draw and scaling power. It’s both flavorful and functional, turning library searches into value engines. In Commander, where tutors are very common, this card is poised to dominate the table as a huge value engine.

Appa, Steadfast Guardian

Current Price: ~$22

What it does: A legendary Bison Ally with flash and flying. When Appa enters, you airbend any number of nonland permanents you control, exiling them and allowing them to be recast for 2. Whenever you cast a spell from exile, you create a 1/1 white Ally token.

Why the Hype?: Appa provides resilience and utility, protecting your board by exiling it temporarily, then letting you replay pieces cheaply, retriggering card effects. The token generation adds extra value, making Appa both a defensive and offensive tool. It’s also one of the most iconic Avatar characters, making it a chase card for collectors.

Redirect Lightning

Current Price: ~$9

What it does: An instant that requires you to pay 5 life or 2 generic mana as an additional cost. It changes the target of a spell or ability with a single target.

Why the Hype?: Super cheap flexible interaction, letting you redirect removal, burn, or targeted abilities. The flavor captures the iconic lightning redirection from the series, and it's super practical, providing a surprise answer in both casual and competitive play.

MTG Avatar Continues to build Momentum

The Top 5 MTG Avatar: The Last Airbender cards, Badgermole Cub, The Walls of Ba Sing Se, Wan Shi Tong, Appa, and Redirect Lightning, combine strong mechanics with beloved lore. And they’re not just playable; they’re iconic pieces of Avatar storytelling translated into Magic.

Just a weekend into launch, the set has already proven to be a hit, blending nostalgia with competitive potential. So keep an eye on the price charts, sleeve up your cards, and check back in once things have settled down to see what makes its way into the value binder!