The 10 Most Valuable Avatar: The Last Airbender Magic Cards That I’m Already Chasing
Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts and Avatar: The Last Airbender fans alike are buzzing with excitement over the latest Universes Beyond set, which has finally returned to stock online. This unique collaboration brings beloved characters from the animated series into the world of MTG, allowing players to experience the elemental magic of Aang, Zuko, and others in a whole new way. As collectors eagerly crack open packs, the hunt for chase cards has intensified, with certain cards already commanding impressive prices. Utilizing data from TCGPlayer, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 most valuable cards in the set, based on their launch prices.
Among the standout cards is **Aang, Master of Elements**, which transforms when players successfully bend all four elements in a single turn, currently valued at $35. Another fan favorite, **Appa, Steadfast Guardian**, showcases not only adorable artwork but also valuable airbending abilities, fetching around $22. However, the most coveted cards are the Neon Ink Foil variants of key characters like Aang, Zuko, Katara, and Toph, which can sell for an astounding $2,000 and up. These rare finds are not just visually stunning but also serve as powerful assets in gameplay, making them highly sought after by both collectors and competitive players.
For those looking to get their hands on these rare cards, the **Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box** is currently available on Amazon for $455.88, which is significantly lower than the market price of around $528 on TCGPlayer. Additionally, savvy shoppers can take advantage of promo offers, such as signing up for an Amazon Visa card to receive a $60 gift card, bringing the effective price down even further. With Black Friday approaching, TCGPlayer is also offering a promotion from November 28 to December 1, allowing customers to earn 10% cash back on purchases, making it an opportune time for players to stock up on singles or sealed products. Whether you’re a die-hard MTG player or a fan of Avatar, this set is a treasure trove of nostalgia and strategic gameplay, making it a must-have addition to any collection.
Cracking packs for Magic: The Gathering’s latest Universes Beyond set, Avatar: The Last Airbender?
Us two, and with
the new set finally back in stock online
, it looks as though it might be a set you can more readily buy.
So, what are the chase cards? What are the most powerful characters, and which are the rarest? We’ve broken down the top 10 most valuable cards using data from the folks at TCGPlayer.
Before we begin, however, it’s worth remembering that we are talking close to launch prices here, and we’ve taken them as close to the set’s launch date to try and keep things as accurate as possible.
10 – Ozai, the Phoenix King (Borderless) – $20
This Ozai, the Phoenix King (Borderless) variant
has striking artwork, the firebending keyword, and a high mana cost – but can be indestructible if you have enough unspent mana.
9 – Appa, Steadfast Guardian (Borderless) – $22
Aang’s faithful companion is not only adorable, but he has airbending potential on the battlefield, too. This
borderless version is up to $22
at the time of writing. Yip yip!
8 – Fire Lord Azula (Borderless) – $28
Fire Lord Azula can firebend 2, and can double your spells while attacking, while being a 4/4 in its own right. It’s up to around $30 for
this awesome borderless variant
.
7 – Avatar Aang (Borderless) – $35
Sitting at $35, Avatar Aang is a transforming card that switches to Aang, Master of Elements if you bend all four elements in a single turn. The colorless artwork looks really great on both sides of
this borderless option
.
6 – Badgermole Cub – $50
It may seem a strange card to climb in value, but Badgermole Cub now only earthbends 1, but it can also add additional mana when you’re tapping creatures. That means
even the standard version is valued at $50
– and it’s climbing.
5 – Wan Shi Tong, Librarian – $54
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian can rack up counters, has Flash, Flying, and Vigilance, and gives you card draw, too. What’s not to love?
This standard version is up to $54
.
4 – Ozai, the Phoenix King (Borderless) – $55
Another printing of Ozai,
this version
has an inky-black background but performs the same as the other Borderless version on this list.
3 – Badgermole Cub (Borderless) – $60
Functionally identical to the Badgermole Cub above,
this one has a borderless design
and is $60 or $94 in foil right now.
2 – Wan Shi Tong, Librarian (Borderless) – $
The same card as number 5 on this list, this
borderless variant
looks even betterbut will set you back around $90
1 – Neon Ink Foil Cards – $2,000 and up
If you crack open a pack and find a Neon Ink Foil version of
Aang, Swift Savior
,
Fire Lord Zuko
,
Katara, the Fearless
, or
Toph, the First Metalbender
, they’re going for $2,000 and up right now – good luck!
Where to Find These Rare Cards
Magic’s
Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box
is finally back in stock and available to buy at Amazon, priced at $455.88. This is the best way to hunt down the rarest Avatar x MTG cards, if you got the cash to flash.
This is much cheaper compared to the market price, as seen at
TCGplayer, which has it listed at around $528
. These collector boosters have been incredibly hard to come by, hence the high pricing.
But, if you play your cards right, there are also a couple of amazing promo offers that could bag you this crazy expensive booster box for under $250. If you fancy saving a small fortune, you’ll need to
check if you’re eligible for an Amazon Visa card (see here)
.
After signing up, you’ll receive an instant $60 gift card credited to your Amazon account. This will bring down the total price to $489.99, which is well below market value.
TCGPlayer’s Black Friday Sale Starts November 28
One more thing before you go, Trading card game players rejoice;
TCGPlayer is having a nice Black Friday promotion
. From November 28 at 9 AM ET to December 1 at 11 PM ET, you can get 10% cash back in store credits on all purchases.
This includes both single cards and sealed products. Plus, if you’re a TCGPlayer subscriber, you’ll get 13% or more back (12% base plus 1-3% monthly loyalty bonus). That’s pretty great, all things considered.
If you’re looking to buy any singles, it’s worth holding off until then to get the best deal possible.
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in tech, gaming and fitness seen at Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and many more. He’s a big fan of Magic: The Gathering and other collectible card games, much to his wife’s dismay.
