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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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The Walls of Ba Sing Se
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Formidable Speaker
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Axebane Guardian
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
92%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
91%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
85%synergy
Shield Sphere
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
82%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
80%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
78%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Top Cards
Wall of Omens
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
77%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Weathered Sentinels
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
67%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Assault Formation
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
65%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
64%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
68%synergy
Wall of Denial
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
63%synergy
Path to Exile
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Heroic Intervention
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
66%synergy
Chrome Mox
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
81%synergy
Rhystic Study
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Worldly Tutor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
60%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Mox Diamond
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Wall of Roots
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Vine Trellis
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Crystal Barricade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
44%synergy
Tree of Redemption
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Junk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Runes
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Perimeter Captain
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Soulsworn Jury
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Displacer Kitten
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Gleaming Barrier
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Wall of Frost
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Walking Bulwark
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Noble Hierarch
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Fortified Rampart
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flumph
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Carven Caryatid
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Birds of Paradise
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arbor Adherent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ulvenwald Captive
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Wall of Reverence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloom Tender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Excavated Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Ice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Eternal Witness
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Inga and Esika
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Geist of the Archives
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rasaad yn Bashir
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Council of Four
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Living Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Walking Ballista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Unstoppable Ash
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Steel Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Tower Defense
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
51%synergy
Force of Negation
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
52%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Eladamri's Call
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
33%synergy
Silence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Akroma's Will
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Mental Misstep
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Force of Vigor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Angel's Grace
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Chord of Calling
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Beast Within
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Permission Denied
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-9%synergy
Veil of Summer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Eerie Interlude
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ephemerate
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Bar the Door
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Crop Rotation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Dive Down
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Get Lost
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Triton Tactics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Momentous Fall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Claim
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shell Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sheltering Word
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Emergency Powers
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Noxious Revival
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Voidslime
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ghostway
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
50%synergy
Fell the Mighty
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Wargate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Last March of the Ents
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Sylvan Scrying
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Three Visits
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-11%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Neoform
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Farseek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-29%synergy
Winds of Abandon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Devastation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nature's Lore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sylvan Tutor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Nostalgic Dreams
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
The One Ring
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
1%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Kite Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Meekstone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Cloudstone Curio
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
The Great Henge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Mirror Universe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cathar's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Soul Conduit
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Accorder's Shield
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Aether Vial
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Enchantments
Impostor Syndrome
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Freed from the Real
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Survival of the Fittest
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Smothering Tithe
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Stoneskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Aura Shards
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Utopia Sprawl
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Sky Tether
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Counterbalance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Exploration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Intruder Alarm
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Exchange of Words
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Animate Wall
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overgrowth
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Ikoria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
40%synergy
The Wanderer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tamiyo, Field Researcher
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Unity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
88%synergy
Misty Rainforest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
70%synergy
Breeding Pool
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
56%synergy
Savannah
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Tropical Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
87%synergy
Island
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Temple Garden
100%inclusion7 decks7 decks
57%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
-5%synergy
Windswept Heath
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
40%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
-14%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Mana Confluence
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Marsh Flats
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
35%synergy
Urban Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-16%synergy
Horizon Canopy
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-13%synergy
Wooded Bastion
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
21%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Waterlogged Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Cavern of Souls
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Hedge Maze
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Lush Portico
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Grove
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
-18%synergy
Selesnya Sanctuary
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-1%synergy
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