Avatar Aang (Commander)

Background image for An Interview With Chris Mooney, Avatar's Design Lead
Josh Nelson
Dec 19, 2025
An Interview With Chris Mooney, Avatar's Design Lead
Chris Mooney, Senior Game Designer for Wizards of the Coast, stops by to chat about working on the recent release Avatar: The Last Airbender!
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Katara, the Fearless
80%inclusion8.12K decks10.2K decks
75%synergy
Aang, Swift Savior
78%inclusion7.43K decks9.50K decks
70%synergy
Haru, Hidden Talent
78%inclusion7.88K decks10.1K decks
73%synergy
Great Divide Guide
75%inclusion7.03K decks9.39K decks
65%synergy
Katara, Water Tribe's Hope
75%inclusion7.56K decks10.1K decks
70%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Airbending Lesson
74%inclusion7.50K decks10.1K decks
69%synergy
Aang, at the Crossroads
74%inclusion7.05K decks9.57K decks
67%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
74%inclusion7.01K decks9.53K decks
66%synergy
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
67%inclusion6.82K decks10.1K decks
63%synergy
Waterbender Ascension
70%inclusion6.55K decks9.39K decks
63%synergy
Airbender Ascension
70%inclusion6.71K decks9.57K decks
62%synergy
Toph, the First Metalbender
66%inclusion6.70K decks10.1K decks
62%synergy
Sokka, Tenacious Tactician
67%inclusion6.37K decks9.57K decks
60%synergy
Ba Sing Se
64%inclusion5.99K decks9.39K decks
57%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
63%inclusion5.96K decks9.39K decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Earthbender Ascension
62%inclusion5.88K decks9.42K decks
56%synergy
Toph, Hardheaded Teacher
62%inclusion5.77K decks9.36K decks
55%synergy
Katara, Bending Prodigy
57%inclusion5.76K decks10.1K decks
54%synergy
Hakoda, Selfless Commander
56%inclusion5.70K decks10.1K decks
53%synergy
Fire Lord Zuko
56%inclusion5.65K decks10.1K decks
52%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
54%inclusion5.15K decks9.53K decks
48%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
54%inclusion5.46K decks10.1K decks
51%synergy
Yue, the Moon Spirit
54%inclusion5.46K decks10.2K decks
51%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
53%inclusion5.04K decks9.50K decks
48%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
53%inclusion5.33K decks10.1K decks
49%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion1.91K decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
17%inclusion1.72K decks10.2K decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion1.55K decks10.2K decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion1.30K decks10.2K decks
-1%synergy
Worldly Tutor
12%inclusion1.26K decks10.2K decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion1.01K decks10.2K decks
-11%synergy
Demonic Tutor
9.2%inclusion934 decks10.2K decks
-10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
7.3%inclusion739 decks10.2K decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.2%inclusion735 decks10.2K decks
-10%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
6.5%inclusion662 decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
52%inclusion4.94K decks9.53K decks
47%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
51%inclusion5.22K decks10.1K decks
48%synergy
Bumi, Unleashed
47%inclusion4.49K decks9.56K decks
42%synergy
Toph, the Blind Bandit
46%inclusion4.65K decks10.1K decks
43%synergy
Monk Gyatso
43%inclusion4.04K decks9.39K decks
39%synergy
Toph, Earthbending Master
43%inclusion4.08K decks9.56K decks
38%synergy
Iroh, Grand Lotus
42%inclusion4.06K decks9.56K decks
38%synergy
Mai and Zuko
39%inclusion3.71K decks9.53K decks
35%synergy
Badgermole Cub
38%inclusion3.66K decks9.57K decks
34%synergy
Sun Warriors
32%inclusion3.11K decks9.57K decks
29%synergy
North Pole Patrol
31%inclusion2.98K decks9.57K decks
28%synergy
Earth King's Lieutenant
31%inclusion2.95K decks9.56K decks
28%synergy
Hermitic Herbalist
29%inclusion2.70K decks9.39K decks
26%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
28%inclusion2.67K decks9.56K decks
25%synergy
Aang and Katara
25%inclusion2.40K decks9.56K decks
22%synergy
Suki, Kyoshi Warrior
25%inclusion2.53K decks10.1K decks
23%synergy
South Pole Voyager
24%inclusion2.27K decks9.36K decks
21%synergy
The Earth King
23%inclusion2.15K decks9.42K decks
20%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
22%inclusion2.26K decks10.1K decks
21%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
22%inclusion2.27K decks10.1K decks
20%synergy
Boiling Rock Rioter
22%inclusion2.06K decks9.57K decks
19%synergy
Birds of Paradise
21%inclusion2.18K decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Harabaz Druid
20%inclusion2.02K decks10.2K decks
18%synergy
Toph, Greatest Earthbender
20%inclusion1.87K decks9.56K decks
18%synergy
Flexible Waterbender
19%inclusion1.88K decks10.1K decks
18%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
19%inclusion1.74K decks9.39K decks
17%synergy
Earthen Ally
18%inclusion1.73K decks9.39K decks
16%synergy
Water Tribe Rallier
18%inclusion1.73K decks9.56K decks
16%synergy
Master Piandao
18%inclusion1.82K decks10.1K decks
17%synergy
Uncle Iroh
18%inclusion1.71K decks9.56K decks
16%synergy
Earthbending Student
18%inclusion1.79K decks10.1K decks
17%synergy
Appa, the Vigilant
18%inclusion1.65K decks9.42K decks
16%synergy
Wartime Protestors
17%inclusion1.61K decks9.28K decks
15%synergy
Badgermole
17%inclusion1.75K decks10.1K decks
16%synergy
Bumi, Eclectic Earthbender
17%inclusion1.69K decks10.1K decks
16%synergy
Sokka, Lateral Strategist
17%inclusion1.69K decks10.1K decks
16%synergy
Firebending Student
16%inclusion1.51K decks9.57K decks
14%synergy
Avatar Kyoshi, Earthbender
15%inclusion1.45K decks9.56K decks
14%synergy
White Lotus Reinforcements
15%inclusion1.39K decks9.56K decks
13%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
15%inclusion1.39K decks9.57K decks
13%synergy
Suki, Courageous Rescuer
14%inclusion1.36K decks9.53K decks
13%synergy
Momo, Friendly Flier
14%inclusion1.42K decks10.1K decks
13%synergy
Ruthless Waterbender
14%inclusion1.28K decks9.36K decks
12%synergy
Fire Lord Azula
14%inclusion1.30K decks9.57K decks
12%synergy
Bloom Tender
12%inclusion1.21K decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
12%inclusion1.14K decks9.57K decks
9%synergy
Momo, Playful Pet
12%inclusion1.12K decks9.55K decks
11%synergy
Sokka, Bold Boomeranger
12%inclusion1.18K decks10.1K decks
11%synergy
Geyser Leaper
11%inclusion1.13K decks10.1K decks
11%synergy
General Tazri
11%inclusion1.12K decks10.2K decks
11%synergy
Instants
Redirect Lightning
51%inclusion5.14K decks10.1K decks
47%synergy
Moonmist
46%inclusion4.73K decks10.2K decks
45%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
45%inclusion4.22K decks9.42K decks
40%synergy
Cycle of Renewal
44%inclusion4.25K decks9.56K decks
40%synergy
Origin of Metalbending
40%inclusion3.85K decks9.53K decks
36%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
33%inclusion3.35K decks10.1K decks
31%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
31%inclusion3.19K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
31%inclusion2.88K decks9.39K decks
27%synergy
Earthshape
29%inclusion2.75K decks9.42K decks
26%synergy
Heroic Intervention
29%inclusion2.94K decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Abandon Attachments
26%inclusion2.60K decks10.1K decks
24%synergy
Energybending
23%inclusion2.17K decks9.57K decks
20%synergy
Path to Exile
19%inclusion1.98K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion1.93K decks10.2K decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
17%inclusion1.66K decks9.57K decks
16%synergy
Firebending Lesson
17%inclusion1.55K decks9.28K decks
15%synergy
Accumulate Wisdom
16%inclusion1.52K decks9.36K decks
15%synergy
Elemental Teachings
16%inclusion1.51K decks9.46K decks
14%synergy
Octopus Form
16%inclusion1.50K decks9.53K decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion1.51K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1.28K decks10.2K decks
9%synergy
Allies at Last
12%inclusion1.19K decks9.56K decks
11%synergy
Searing Touch
11%inclusion1.15K decks10.2K decks
11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion1.14K decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Eladamri's Call
11%inclusion1.08K decks10.2K decks
4%synergy
Sandbenders' Storm
10%inclusion959 decks9.42K decks
9%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
10%inclusion969 decks10.1K decks
9%synergy
Katara's Reversal
9.2%inclusion884 decks9.56K decks
8%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
9.2%inclusion935 decks10.1K decks
9%synergy
Combustion Technique
9.0%inclusion844 decks9.42K decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion870 decks10.2K decks
5%synergy
Whirlwind Technique
7.9%inclusion741 decks9.39K decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.3%inclusion745 decks10.2K decks
-3%synergy
Yip Yip!
7.1%inclusion683 decks9.56K decks
6%synergy
Obscuring Haze
7.0%inclusion717 decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Rocky Rebuke
6.9%inclusion700 decks10.1K decks
6%synergy
Zuko's Exile
6.8%inclusion650 decks9.57K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion674 decks10.2K decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
6.6%inclusion672 decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Heartless Act
6.5%inclusion662 decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
5.7%inclusion585 decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
5.7%inclusion579 decks10.2K decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.6%inclusion566 decks10.2K decks
5%synergy
Beast Within
5.2%inclusion528 decks10.2K decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Shared Roots
51%inclusion4.87K decks9.46K decks
45%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
51%inclusion5.18K decks10.1K decks
48%synergy
Farseek
36%inclusion3.63K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Earthbending Lesson
34%inclusion3.41K decks10.1K decks
32%synergy
Crashing Wave
29%inclusion2.74K decks9.39K decks
26%synergy
Nature's Lore
23%inclusion2.34K decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Aang's Journey
21%inclusion2.08K decks10.1K decks
17%synergy
Explore
19%inclusion1.96K decks10.2K decks
13%synergy
Tale of Momo
18%inclusion1.66K decks9.36K decks
16%synergy
Water Whip
18%inclusion1.79K decks10.1K decks
17%synergy
Cultivate
18%inclusion1.80K decks10.2K decks
-16%synergy
Three Visits
17%inclusion1.75K decks10.2K decks
-6%synergy
Sozin's Comet
15%inclusion1.48K decks9.59K decks
14%synergy
Earth Rumble
15%inclusion1.56K decks10.1K decks
14%synergy
United Front
15%inclusion1.42K decks9.50K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion1.44K decks10.2K decks
4%synergy
True Ancestry
14%inclusion1.34K decks9.55K decks
13%synergy
Seismic Sense
14%inclusion1.30K decks9.56K decks
12%synergy
Dai Li Indoctrination
13%inclusion1.36K decks10.1K decks
13%synergy
Kodama's Reach
13%inclusion1.31K decks10.2K decks
-9%synergy
Foggy Swamp Visions
12%inclusion1.12K decks9.55K decks
11%synergy
Day of Black Sun
12%inclusion1.12K decks9.56K decks
11%synergy
Secret of Bloodbending
12%inclusion1.12K decks9.57K decks
11%synergy
Rampant Growth
10%inclusion1.01K decks10.2K decks
-11%synergy
Boomerang Basics
10%inclusion924 decks9.42K decks
9%synergy
Epic Downfall
7.0%inclusion717 decks10.2K decks
7%synergy
Destined Confrontation
6.6%inclusion624 decks9.42K decks
6%synergy
Cracked Earth Technique
6.5%inclusion609 decks9.39K decks
6%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion620 decks10.2K decks
3%synergy
Price of Freedom
5.7%inclusion537 decks9.50K decks
5%synergy
Rockalanche
5.6%inclusion524 decks9.39K decks
5%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
5.3%inclusion499 decks9.42K decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Waterbending
5.1%inclusion473 decks9.36K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
48%inclusion4.85K decks10.2K decks
35%synergy
Glider Staff
32%inclusion3.04K decks9.55K decks
29%synergy
Fist of Suns
17%inclusion1.74K decks10.2K decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion1.65K decks10.2K decks
-1%synergy
The Great Henge
13%inclusion1.36K decks10.2K decks
7%synergy
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
10%inclusion1K decks9.56K decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
10%inclusion967 decks9.42K decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Herald's Horn
7.5%inclusion769 decks10.2K decks
-11%synergy
Invasion Submersible
5.8%inclusion556 decks9.53K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
The Legend of Kyoshi
42%inclusion3.97K decks9.39K decks
38%synergy
The Legend of Roku
39%inclusion3.75K decks9.57K decks
35%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
38%inclusion3.68K decks9.56K decks
34%synergy
Firebender Ascension
38%inclusion3.64K decks9.46K decks
35%synergy
Bitter Work
29%inclusion2.76K decks9.42K decks
26%synergy
Sokka's Charge
27%inclusion2.50K decks9.42K decks
24%synergy
Watery Grasp
23%inclusion2.35K decks10.1K decks
22%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
15%inclusion1.50K decks10.1K decks
14%synergy
Fated Firepower
13%inclusion1.36K decks10.1K decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1.30K decks10.2K decks
2%synergy
The Cave of Two Lovers
12%inclusion1.11K decks9.56K decks
10%synergy
Descendants' Path
10%inclusion1.04K decks10.2K decks
7%synergy
Team Avatar
10%inclusion903 decks9.33K decks
9%synergy
Honest Work
10%inclusion919 decks9.57K decks
9%synergy
Path to Redemption
9.3%inclusion936 decks10.1K decks
9%synergy
Leyline of the Guildpact
8.9%inclusion902 decks10.2K decks
-6%synergy
Allied Teamwork
8.1%inclusion821 decks10.1K decks
8%synergy
Solid Ground
7.9%inclusion741 decks9.39K decks
7%synergy
Avatar Destiny
7.8%inclusion738 decks9.42K decks
7%synergy
Tale of Katara and Toph
7.3%inclusion684 decks9.39K decks
6%synergy
Invasion Tactics
7.2%inclusion687 decks9.56K decks
6%synergy
Annie Joins Up
6.6%inclusion674 decks10.2K decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Mutation
6.5%inclusion666 decks10.2K decks
2%synergy
Southern Air Temple
5.7%inclusion575 decks10.1K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
49%inclusion4.62K decks9.42K decks
44%synergy
Secret Tunnel
45%inclusion4.27K decks9.55K decks
40%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
43%inclusion4.02K decks9.36K decks
38%synergy
Agna Qel'a
35%inclusion3.31K decks9.39K decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion2.84K decks10.2K decks
2%synergy
Realm of Koh
15%inclusion1.39K decks9.33K decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
8.5%inclusion864 decks10.2K decks
0%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.6%inclusion676 decks10.2K decks
-9%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
6.4%inclusion652 decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
6.3%inclusion638 decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion8.76K decks10.2K decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion8.64K decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
55%inclusion5.59K decks10.1K decks
51%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
39%inclusion3.98K decks10.2K decks
-11%synergy
White Lotus Tile
30%inclusion2.90K decks9.57K decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion2.74K decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
8.9%inclusion912 decks10.2K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion772 decks10.2K decks
-9%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
6.9%inclusion703 decks10.1K decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.2%inclusion528 decks10.2K decks
0%synergy
Lands
Forest
93%inclusion9.53K decks10.2K decks
13%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion9.49K decks10.2K decks
16%synergy
Island
93%inclusion9.48K decks10.2K decks
15%synergy
Mountain
90%inclusion9.22K decks10.2K decks
15%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion8.14K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Swamp
68%inclusion6.95K decks10.2K decks
-6%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
61%inclusion5.79K decks9.42K decks
55%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion5.52K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
49%inclusion4.97K decks10.2K decks
6%synergy
Rumble Arena
33%inclusion3.12K decks9.36K decks
30%synergy
Breeding Pool
32%inclusion3.22K decks10.2K decks
1%synergy
Stomping Ground
30%inclusion3.08K decks10.2K decks
1%synergy
Kyoshi Village
30%inclusion2.79K decks9.42K decks
27%synergy
North Pole Gates
29%inclusion2.77K decks9.42K decks
26%synergy
Meditation Pools
28%inclusion2.68K decks9.42K decks
25%synergy
Omashu City
28%inclusion2.65K decks9.42K decks
25%synergy
Sacred Foundry
28%inclusion2.82K decks10.2K decks
4%synergy
Temple Garden
27%inclusion2.78K decks10.2K decks
-1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion2.69K decks10.2K decks
1%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
26%inclusion2.44K decks9.46K decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion2.60K decks10.2K decks
-2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion2.33K decks9.42K decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
24%inclusion2.41K decks10.2K decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion2.37K decks10.2K decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion2.32K decks10.2K decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
23%inclusion2.31K decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Ketria Triome
22%inclusion2.24K decks10.2K decks
-3%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
22%inclusion2.20K decks10.2K decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2.19K decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
20%inclusion2.05K decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Ally Encampment
20%inclusion2K decks10.2K decks
18%synergy
White Lotus Hideout
20%inclusion1.87K decks9.55K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion1.99K decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
19%inclusion1.83K decks9.46K decks
17%synergy
Foggy Bottom Swamp
19%inclusion1.80K decks9.42K decks
17%synergy
Watery Grave
19%inclusion1.94K decks10.2K decks
-5%synergy
Serpent's Pass
19%inclusion1.77K decks9.42K decks
17%synergy
Jetmir's Garden
19%inclusion1.91K decks10.2K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion1.88K decks10.2K decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion1.81K decks10.2K decks
-2%synergy
Overgrown Tomb
17%inclusion1.78K decks10.2K decks
-11%synergy
Raugrin Triome
17%inclusion1.75K decks10.2K decks
0%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion1.69K decks10.2K decks
-10%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
16%inclusion1.55K decks9.46K decks
15%synergy
Thriving Isle
16%inclusion1.62K decks10.2K decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
16%inclusion1.61K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion1.59K decks10.2K decks
-8%synergy
Thriving Heath
15%inclusion1.57K decks10.2K decks
13%synergy
Thriving Grove
15%inclusion1.55K decks10.2K decks
13%synergy
The World Tree
15%inclusion1.52K decks10.2K decks
-14%synergy