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Magic: The Gathering\u2019s Avatar: The Last Airbender<\/em> (\u201cMTGxATLA\u201d) set arrives as a full Universes Beyond expansion, meaning it stands on its own as a real expansion release, not just a Secret Lair or a small reprint-collection.<\/span><\/p>\n

It introduces four brand-new bending mechanics built around the core elements of Air, Water, Earth, and Fire,\u00a0 bringing Avatar theming directly into how the cards operate. <\/span>But the real joy of this set isn\u2019t just <\/span>what<\/span> it adds to Magic, it\u2019s who it invites to the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

A Set Built for Play AND Fandom<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"MTGxATLA\"<\/p>\n

Where other Magic expansions pull inspiration from original worlds, MTGxATLA pulls from something already burned into our brains:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714 Epic duels<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714 Beloved animal hybrids<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714 Emotional character arcs<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2714 Unforgettable companion moments<\/span><\/p>\n

And Wizards of the Coast embraces that love by giving the cards flavour text and bending-inspired gameplay instructions, helping long-time fans immediately recognise the references, feelings, and personalities of each character.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some of the most exciting inclusions for fans are the Source Material Cards: cards that reuse or recreate direct visuals and moments from the animation and world of Avatar,<\/em> giving collectors and franchise fans the thrill of seeing their childhood scenes on actual Magic cards.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the return of Allies, a fan-favourite team-synergy creature type, that hasn\u2019t had a major reappearance like this since <\/span>Oath of the Gatewatch<\/span><\/i>, perfectly representing the ensemble power of the Four Nations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Perfect MTG Gateway for the Four Nations of Fans<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This MTGxATLA release includes two major entry points specifically catering to new and casual players.<\/span><\/p>\n

Jumpstart Boosters<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"MTGxATLA\"<\/p>\n

Jumpstart packs are 20-card themed boosters that each behave like a small curated half-deck. How they work:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Open 2 Jumpstart boosters<\/span>
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  2. Shuffle them together<\/span>
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  3. Play instantly as a 40-card casual deck<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    You don\u2019t need anything else to have a game. No Commanders or additional tools necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n

    There are 46 possible Jumpstart themes in the pool, each themed around a character, Nation, element, or battlefield identity. Here are some<\/span> examples of the MTGxATLA themes:<\/span><\/p>\n