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
Magic: The Gathering Ozai, the Phoenix King (Borderless)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Magic: The Gathering Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
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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
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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
Magic: The Gathering Badgermole Cub (Borderless)
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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) – $
Magic: The Gathering Wan Shi Tong, Librarian (Borderless)
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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.
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector Booster Box
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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.
