Magic: The Gathering Expands Its Universe

Just a few days ago, we got a glimpse of Magic: The Gathering’s crossover set with the Final Fantasy series. However, the card game has already announced its next collaboration, which will be with Avatar: The Last Airbender, set to release later this year.

During the MagicCon Chicago event, Wizards of the Coast teased the upcoming set, promising "new adventures, iconic art, and an elemental showdown like never before." This marks Avatar’s first foray into the card game scene, although the series has had character skins in Fortnite and Overwatch 2.

Celebrating 20 Years of Avatar

This news drop coincides with the series’ 20th anniversary. On Thursday, Paramount announced a new show called Avatar: Seven Havens, which will focus on a new master of the four elements on their quest to save the world. An animated movie is also coming in October 2026, focusing on the now-adult members of the original Team Avatar. Additionally, a major video game is in the works, although its release date is uncertain.

Universes Beyond Product Line

It is unclear whether the Avatar set will be part of Magic’s Universes Beyond product line, which has included big-name brand crossovers like Marvel and Bethesda’s Fallout. The Final Fantasy set is scheduled to release on June 13, while the Avatar set is set to release on November 21. A Spider-Man set is also rumored to be in the works, but Hasbro has not confirmed its release date.

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