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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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Walls of Ba Sing Se
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Urban Retreat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Suburban Sanctuary
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wall of Denial
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
85%synergy
Wall of Blossoms
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
84%synergy
Wall of Omens
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
84%synergy
The Pride of Hull Clade
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
83%synergy
Stalwart Shield-Bearers
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
82%synergy
Overgrown Battlement
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
81%synergy
High Alert
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
79%synergy
Sylvan Caryatid
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Sunscape Familiar
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Axebane Guardian
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
71%synergy
Wall of Junk
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Vine Trellis
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
67%synergy
Slaughter the Strong
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Hover Barrier
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
66%synergy
Crystal Barricade
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Wall of Roots
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Jeskai Barricade
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Shield Sphere
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Aura Shards
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Gaea's Cradle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Weathered Sentinels
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Crashing Drawbridge
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Perimeter Captain
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Tanglecord
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Frost
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Wall of Stolen Identity
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Wall of Runes
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Drift of Phantasms
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Walking Bulwark
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Tree of Redemption
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Shield-Wall Sentinel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Flumph
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Resolute Watchdog
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Carven Caryatid
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Angelic Wall
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Corrupted Shapeshifter
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Wingmantle Chaplain
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Wall of Glare
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Orator of Ojutai
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Steel Wall
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Wall of Shards
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Fortified Rampart
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Towering Titan
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Riptide Turtle
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Mnemonic Wall
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rigo, Streetwise Mentor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Wall of Tears
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Wall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Rampart Architect
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Fog Bank
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Noble Hierarch
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Wall of Mulch
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Chulane, Teller of Tales
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gatecreeper Vine
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Wall of Essence
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Ice
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Wall of Kelp
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Fecund Greenshell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Bedrock Tortoise
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Jungle Barrier
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arbor Adherent
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Amaranthine Wall
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Beast Whisperer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mentor of the Meek
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Charix, the Raging Isle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Suspicious Bookcase
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Nets
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Birds of Paradise
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Heroic Intervention
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tower Defense
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Eerie Interlude
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Beast Within
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Akroma's Will
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bar the Door
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Clever Concealment
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Eladamri's Call
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ghostway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Bant Charm
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Everybody Lives!
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Krosan Grip
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Return to Nature
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Cosmic Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Nature's Claim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Solidarity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Voidslime
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Emergency Eject
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dusk // Dawn
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Fell the Mighty
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Nature's Lore
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Wave of Reckoning
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Farseek
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Three Visits
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Last March of the Ents
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Expel the Interlopers
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Rampant Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
The Battle of Bywater
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Kodama's Reach
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Retribution of the Meek
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Triumph of the Hordes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Reunion of the House
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Finale of Devastation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Bala Ged Recovery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Genesis Wave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
60%synergy
Meekstone
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Lightning Greaves
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Slagwurm Armor
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Robe of Stars
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Colfenor's Urn
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Domination
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Assault Formation
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Brave the Sands
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Stoneskin
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Guardian Project
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Shield
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Burgeoning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sylvan Library
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Primal Rage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Angelic Chorus
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Treefolk Umbra
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
True Conviction
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Smile at Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Exploration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aluren
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Unnatural Growth
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Spidersilk Armor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sky Tether
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Assemble the Players
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
The Birth of Meletis
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Reconnaissance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Serra's Blessing
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pemmin's Aura
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Huatli, the Sun's Heart
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Teyo, Geometric Tactician
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Teyo, the Shieldmage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Boseiju, Who Endures
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Access Tunnel
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Alchemist's Refuge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Yavimaya Hollow
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Strip Mine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Signet
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Selesnya Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Simic Signet
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Forest
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Tropical Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
81%synergy
Island
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Savannah
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
77%synergy
Breeding Pool
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Misty Rainforest
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Spara's Headquarters
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Temple Garden
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Windswept Heath
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Bountiful Promenade
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Rejuvenating Springs
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Seaside Citadel
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Sunpetal Grove
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Overgrown Farmland
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Brushland
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sungrass Prairie
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Bastion
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Branchloft Pathway
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Barkchannel Pathway
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Canopy Vista
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-33%synergy
Willowrush Verge
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Hedge Maze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Meticulous Archive
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
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