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Exclusive: The Way Magic: The Gathering's Avatar Set Revives Two Fan-Favorite Tribe-Focused Gameplay Features
MTG players often enjoy tribe-based decks — who hasn't constructed a zombie deck at some point? — while the forthcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover set is reintroducing two well-known examples which align seamlessly to its theme.
Reappearing Tribal Abilities
One first mechanic, known as "Allies," was debuted in the Zendikar set and gives buffs whenever additional permanents bearing this type come onto the field.
Meanwhile, "Shrines" represents an enchantment-based type that first appeared with Kamigawa. Although not a creature tribe, Shrines likewise become strength as a player has more of them on the battlefield.
A Comeback for Allies Mechanic
While Shrine cards have shown up here and there across recent sets, Allies mechanic was far less common — but that changes with Avatar: The Last Airbender, where the feature is heavily featured.
Aang has to gather a lot of allies on his journey to bring back peace to the four nations, so it's no more fitting way to show that in a Magic: The Gathering expansion.
Revealed Cards Showcase
After its first card announcement, below is previews at one Ally and a Shrines cards in the upcoming ATLA set.
Teo, Spirited Glider: The Beloved Figure
This character stands as a popular supporting character from Avatar: The Last Airbender, a boy of the Earth Tribe who resided in an Air Temple following his village was destroyed in a disaster, which rendered him unable to walk.
Due to his father's expertise with mechanics, he can soar through the skies with a flying device, even dares Aang to a flying contest.
This card Teo, Spirited Glider represents his passion of flying and his tribe's use of flying machines by letting the player loot whenever a player attacks with a flying unit, while additionally strengthening your creatures with +1/+1 counters in the process.
The Temple Card: The Strong Shrine Enchantment
Regarding Teo's dwelling, this appears as the card Northern Air Temple, that drains your opponent's life total upon coming into the battlefield, based on the number Shrine cards you have.
The card also removes an additional point anytime a Shrine enters the field.
It looks like an impactful addition, considering its low mana cost and valuable enter the battlefield effect.
One major drawback for Shrine strategies in formats besides EDH are the fact that these cards are always Legendary, but this card can be great in combination with Sanctum of Stone Fangs, that drains every opponent at the beginning of your turn.
A Timely Crossover
At a time when Universes Beyond products are garnering a lot of hate from fans, an iconic franchise such as Avatar could be precisely just what Magic: The Gathering requires.
Spoiler season is already here, with the full set will be released November 21st.
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