The 10 most expensive new cards worth chasing
Blog Andrew Joseph 23 Nov , 2025 0
A crack pack for Magic: The Gathering’s latest universe beyond series, Avatar: The Last Airbender?
The two of us, and The new set is finally back in stock onlineit looks like it might be an easier set for you to buy.
So, what are the pursuit cards? What are the most powerful characters and which ones are the rarest? We've broken down the top 10 most valuable cards using data from the folks at TCGPlayer.
Before we get started, however, it's worth remembering that we're talking about close-to-launch prices here, and we've been as close to the series' launch date as possible to try and keep the prices as accurate as possible.
10 – Phoenix King Ozai (No Borders) – $20
Magic: The Gathering Phoenix King Ozai (Without Borders)
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This Phoenix King Dazai (Borderless) variant Featuring eye-catching artwork, the firebending keyword, and a high mana cost – but if you have enough unused mana, it's probably indestructible.
9 – Appa, Steadfast Guardian (No Borders) – $22
Magic: The Gathering: Steadfast Keeper Appa (No Borders)
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Aang's loyal companion is not only adorable, but also has airbending potential on the battlefield. this Bezel-less version up to $22 At the time of writing this article. Yeah yeah!
8 – Azula, Fire Lord (No Borders) – $28
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Fire Lord Azura can bend fire by 2 and double your spells on attack, while being a 4/4 itself. The price is as high as around $30 This awesome borderless variant.
7 – Avatar Aang (No Borders) – $35
Magic: The Gathering Avatar Aang (No Borders)
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Available for $35, Avatar Aang is a transformation card that turns into Elemental Master Aang if you bend all four elements in one turn. Colorless artwork looks great on both sides This borderless option.
6 – Badger Moore Cub – $50
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It may seem odd that this card is climbing in value, but Badger Moor Cub now only has Earthbend 1, but it also adds extra mana when you click on the creature. this means Even the standard version is worth $50 – and climbing.
5 – Wan Shi Tong, Librarian – $54
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Wanshitong, the librarian, can accumulate tokens, has flash, flight and vigilance, and can also draw cards. What is not to love? The standard version costs up to $54.
4 – Phoenix King Ozai (No Borders) – $55
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Another print by Osamu Dazai, this version Has a jet black background, but performs the same as other bezel-less versions on this list.
3 – Badgermole Cub (No Borders) – $60
Magic: The Gathering Badger Moor Cub (No Borders)
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Functionally the same as the Badgermole Cub above, This one has a borderless design Foils now cost $60 or $94.
2 – Wan Shitong, Librarian (No Boundaries) – $
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Like card number 5 on this list, this one Borderless variant Looks better, but costs around $90
1 – Neon Ink Foil Card – $2,000 and up
If you open the package and find the neon ink foil version Aang, the Swift Savior, fire lord zuko, Katara the Fearlessor Toph, the first gold masternow selling for $2,000 or more – good luck!
Where to find these rare cards
magic Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector's Booster Box It's finally in stock and can be purchased on Amazon for $455.88. If you have the cash, this is the best way to find the rarest Avatar x MTG cards.
This is much cheaper compared to the market price as shown below TCGplayer, which sells for about $528. These Collector Boosters are very difficult to obtain and therefore very expensive.
Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender Collector's Booster Box
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But if you play your cards right, there are some amazing promotional offers that can get you this extremely expensive refill box for less than $250. If you want to save a small amount of money, you need Check if you qualify for the Amazon Visa Card (see here).
Once you sign up, you'll immediately receive a $60 gift card deposited into your Amazon account. This would bring the total price down to $489.99, well below market value.
TCGPlayer Black Friday sale starts on November 28th
Before you go, one more thing for trading card game players to rejoice: TCGPlayer is having a Black Friday sale. From November 28 at 9 a.m. ET to December 1 at 11 p.m. ET, you can earn 10% cash back on all store credit purchases.
This includes single card and sealed products. Plus, if you're a TCGPlayer subscriber, you'll earn 13% or more back (12% base plus 1-3% monthly loyalty bonus). All things considered, this is pretty cool.
If you want to buy any piece, it's worth delaying until then to get the best deals.
Lloyd Coombes is an experienced freelancer in the tech, gaming and fitness sectors, having worked for Polygon, Eurogamer, Macworld, TechRadar and more. He was a huge fan of Magic: The Gathering and other trading card games, much to the dismay of his wife.