Magic sets can be complicated. For collectors who just want every card from a release, it can feel like a maze of base cards, variants, foil versions, extended arts and more. Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender set is no different. If this release has pulled you into the world of Magic, this guide breaks down what you need to look out for when trying to collect the whole set.
Before you start opening packs, it helps to understand how the set is structured. There are two main card groups, each with their own set code and symbol. On top of that are variants and a handful of extra cards spread across different products. Here’s how it all works, and how many cards you’re aiming for.
The Main Set (TLA)
The main, Standard-legal set uses the code TLA. It’s the core of the release and includes all the regular cards designed for formats like Standard, Pioneer and Modern.
The main set includes 286 base cards. When you add all the variants — foil versions, borderless cards, extended-art prints and other booster-fun treatments — the total climbs to about 414 cards. Every one of these uses the TLA set symbol, so they’re easy to spot.
Most packs you find in stores will mostly contain TLA cards. If you want every version of every TLA card, you’ll need a mix of Play Boosters and Collector Boosters.
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The Eternal / Supplemental Set (TLE)
Alongside the main set is a second pool of cards marked with the code TLE. These aren’t Standard-legal. They sit in the eternal-legal space and are playable in formats like Commander, Legacy and Vintage.
This group is where things get more complex. A “core” TLE card list sits at roughly 100–110 cards, including the Source Material cards that use artwork from each episode of the show. When you add the Jumpstart cards, Scene cards, Beginner Box cards and their variants, the total rises to about 317 cards.
These cards use a different set symbol from TLA, which makes sorting them much easier.
Boosters and Products
The Avatar release includes several product types, each with its own mix of cards:
- Play Boosters — mostly TLA cards, with some TLE cards mixed in.
- Collector Boosters — alternate art, borderless cards and premium variants for both TLA and TLE.
- Jumpstart Boosters — contain Jumpstart-exclusive TLE cards you can’t pull from regular packs.
- Beginner Box / Scene Boxes — small groups of unique TLE cards tied to characters or story moments.
How Many Cards If You Want Everything
If you’re trying to complete the full Avatar collection, here’s the total you’re aiming for:
- All TLA printings: about 414 cards
- All TLE printings: about 317 cards
- Combined total: roughly 730 cards
This number doesn’t include collecting foil and non-foil versions separately. If you’re chasing every version, the total count nearly doubles.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
Don’t worry — most collectors start out feeling exactly the same. The numbers look big, but collecting a set doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing. Many players focus on the base cards first and treat variants as a bonus. And if you’re new to Magic, collecting the core cards from each group is more than enough.
Focus on the cards that matter to you, build your collection at your own pace, and let the rest come naturally. The world of Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is full of charm — the fun is in the journey, not just the checklist.
Quest Daily was supplied product from this set for the purpose of this article.
