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Nick Price
Nov 12, 2025
Nick Price
The Best Artifacts and Lands From Avatar: The Last Airbender
Here are our picks for the best new artifacts and lands in the Avatar: The Last Airbender Magic set. Which ones will you add to your decks?
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Destined Confrontation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Overgrown Battlement
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
85%synergy
Axebane Guardian
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Wall of Frost
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Assault Formation
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
69%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
66%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
63%synergy
Tower Defense
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
62%synergy
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Wall of Omens
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
62%synergy
High Alert
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Wall of Denial
67%inclusion32 decks48 decks
58%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Angelic Wall
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Vine Trellis
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Hover Barrier
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
59%synergy
Fell the Mighty
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
57%synergy
Wall of Junk
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
55%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Runes
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
56%synergy
Fortified Rampart
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
53%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Jungle Barrier
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
54%synergy
Wall of Roots
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
50%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Riptide Turtle
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Wall of Essence
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Geist of the Archives
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
44%synergy
Wall of Mulch
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Carven Caryatid
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Portcullis Vine
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Wall
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Perimeter Captain
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Fog Bank
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Consulate Skygate
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
33%synergy
Wall of Glare
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Mist
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Wall of Hope
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Wall of Vines
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Steel Wall
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Crystal Barricade
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Saruli Caretaker
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Jaddi Offshoot
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Coral Colony
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Flumph
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Plumeveil
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Clockwork Drawbridge
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Tree of Redemption
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Floriferous Vinewall
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Guardians of Meletis
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Shifting Wall
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Negate
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
40%synergy
Bar the Door
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Solidarity
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Return to Nature
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Bant Charm
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Naturalize
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-42%synergy
Growth Spiral
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Rally to Battle
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Path to Exile
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Join Shields
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Keep Safe
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Aegis of the Heavens
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fog
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Disenchant
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Unravel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Faith's Reward
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Nature's Chant
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Make a Stand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Beast Within
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Disperse
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Cultivate
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Farseek
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-23%synergy
Search for Tomorrow
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Explore
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
3%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Wear Down
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Circuitous Route
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Another Round
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Return to the Ranks
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Nature's Lore
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Secure the Scene
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mirror Shield
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Cathar's Shield
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Accorder's Shield
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Warmonger's Chariot
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Bident of Thassa
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Vanguard's Shield
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Alacrian Armory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Sight of the Scalelords
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Stoneskin
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
31%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Angelic Shield
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Brave the Sands
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Castle
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Builder's Blessing
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Rolling Stones
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Assemble the Players
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Serra's Blessing
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Vault 75: Middle School
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Builder's Talent
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Wild Pair
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Hold the Gates
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Song of Freyalise
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fortified Area
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Fortifying Provisions
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
25%synergy
Utility Lands
Access Tunnel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-32%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Sol Ring
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
-29%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Simic Signet
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Selesnya Signet
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Selesnya Locket
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-9%synergy
Simic Locket
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Marble Diamond
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Locket
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Seaside Citadel
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Tranquil Cove
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
41%synergy
Blossoming Sands
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Thornwood Falls
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Selesnya Guildgate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Simic Guildgate
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Bant Panorama
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Brokers Hideout
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Canopy Vista
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-22%synergy
Tranquil Landscape
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Mystery
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Krosan Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-28%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Fortified Village
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Graypelt Refuge
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Tranquil Expanse
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Plenty
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-18%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Grove
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-35%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Meandering River
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Woodland Stream
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Creosote Heath
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Botanical Plaza
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Tangled Islet
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Treva's Ruins
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Gateway Plaza
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Urban Retreat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
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