Magic: The Gathering x Avatar The Last Airbender—Jumpstart Booster Themes, Notable Cards & Collector Highlights

Magic: The Gathering has brought fans another stunning crossover—this time diving into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender.
This set combines the tactical brilliance of MTG with the elemental mastery and heartfelt storytelling of Avatar, offering fans a thrilling new way to play through Jumpstart boosters.

What Is Jumpstart?

Jumpstart is one of the most beginner-friendly and replayable formats in Magic.
Each pack contains 20 cards, including lands, pre-built around a single theme.
To play, you simply open two packs, shuffle them together, and start dueling — no deckbuilding required.

The Avatar: The Last Airbender™ Jumpstart release features:

• 46 unique themes (with 66 possible pack versions)
• 1 “Theme Insert” card per pack
• Lands included for plug-and-play fun
• Both Jumpstart Boosters and Collector Boosters featuring exclusive cards

Themes include fan-favorite characters and ideas such as Aang, Firebending, Earth Kingdom, Freedom Fighters, and Spirit—giving every pack a distinct flavor and strategy.

Notable Jumpstart Cards Revealed

Let’s take a closer look at some standout cards revealed so far that perfectly capture the flavor and mechanics of Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Fire Lord Ozai

• Rarity: Mythic Rare
• Availability: Jumpstart & Collector’s Boosters only
• Theme: Ozai / Fire Nation
• Overview:
  This card embodies Ozai’s raw destructive power. As the ultimate Firebender, he’s expected to feature a damage-dealing or burn-based ability, punishing opponents each turn.
  Because he’s exclusive to Jumpstart and Collector packs, he’s a must-have for collectors chasing rarity and flavor.

Smellerbee, Rebel Fighter

• Color: Red
• Theme: Freedom Fighters
• Playstyle: Aggressive, go-wide strategy
• Overview:
  A flavorful nod to the Earth Kingdom’s insurgents, Smellerbee rewards players for going wide with small, fast creatures — perfect for players who love swarming the battlefield.
  Expect synergy with Ally mechanics and token creation.

 Scarring Memories

• Rarity: Uncommon
• Theme: Ozai / Fire Nation
• Overview:
  A dark and flavorful card symbolizing the emotional toll of war. It appears only in Ozai-themed packets, adding depth to Fire Nation gameplay with graveyard or damage-based mechanics.

Solid Ground

• Type: Reprint
• Theme: Earthbending / Allies
• Overview:
  A reprint that fits perfectly into the Earthbending themes, bolstering defensive tactics and toughness. Combos beautifully with Bumi or Earth Kingdom packs.

Inspiring Call

• Type: Reprint
• Theme: Earthbending / Ally Support
• Overview:
  This card helps Earthbenders rally together, granting protection and drawing cards — representing unity and resilience, two core values of the Earth Kingdom.

Many Partings

• Type: Reprint
• Overview:
  A touching inclusion that ties into Avatar’s emotional journey. Mechanically, it synergizes with green ramp and creature tutoring, while thematically representing connection and separation — fitting perfectly with Aang’s journey and the bonds between Team Avatar members.

Glider Kids

• Color: White (but see note!)
• Theme: Adaptive / Lessons (Blue)
• Overview:
  A fun nod to the Air Nomad youth, Glider Kids was printed as a white card but mistakenly appears in two blue Jumpstart themes due to a production error.
  That means it’s uncastable unless paired with a white-themed pack—an amusing quirk for collectors and players alike.

Jumpstart Themes Overview

Here’s a snapshot of the theme structure across colors:

Color                                       Example Themes
White Aang ·                            Airbending · Freedom Fighters · Gliding · Hei Bai · Warriors
Blue Katara ·                            Spirit · Underwater · Wise · Adaptive
Black Bounty Hunter ·               Hunting · Relentless · Siege Engines
Red Firebending ·                     Fire Nation · Roku · Musicians
Green                                      Bumi · Earthbending · Earth Kingdom · Earth Rumble · Learning
Multicolor                                Shrines

Each theme has its own mechanical identity and character focus, allowing players to mix and match packs like “Firebending” + “Earth Kingdom” or “Airbending” + “Spirit” for unique gameplay.

Production Notes & Collector Tips

• 46 total Jumpstart themes, some with variants (66 total pack versions).
• Glider Kids misprint: appears in two blue packs instead of white.
• Ozai is exclusive to Jumpstart and Collector Boosters.
• Every pack contains its own lands and theme insert card.

A full booster box includes 24 packs, but not all themes will appear in one box—trading or collecting may be necessary for completion.

Final Thoughts

The Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart set is a dream come true for both MTG fans and Avatar enthusiasts.
Whether you’re chasing rare cards like Fire Lord Ozai, enjoying flavorful reprints like Many Partings, or experimenting with synergies like Firebending + Earthbending, this release delivers both fun and nostalgia in equal measure.

It’s an accessible entry point for new players and a flavorful collectible for veterans.