The Biggest Magic: The Gathering Price Spikes This Week Magic’s secondary market has been anything but quiet this week, with multiple cards seeing sharp upward movement thanks to limited print runs, upcoming releases, and renewed interest in older mechanics. From FINAL FANTASY Scene Boxes to long forgotten commons, here are the biggest movers and what’s driving them. Campsite Cuisine Commander: FINAL FANTASY Rare Something was bound to happen with the Magic: The Gathering FINAL FANTASY Scene Boxes. Released quietly as a limited run holiday product, they flew under the radar for many players until scarcity, collector demand, and gameplay relevance collided. That collision has propelled Campsite Cuisine into the spotlight. Food based strategies have surged in popularity over the past month, and Campsite Cuisine fits perfectly into that trend. As a repeatable Food generator that also converts those tokens into a legitimate win condition, it offers both inevitability and resilience. Being an enchantment only adds to its appeal, as it’s harder to remove than most creatures. After bottoming out around $7 shortly after release, Campsite Cuisine has surged over the past week. Market prices now sit just above $20, with many listings pushing $22 and beyond. The card’s growth is also supported by collector interest FINAL FANTASY remains the best selling Magic set of all time, and Scene Box cards appeal to fans looking to display full sets as much as Commander players looking to upgrade decks. With Scene Box prices themselves climbing steadily, there’s little reason to expect demand to cool anytime soon. The Scorpion God Hour of Devastation Mythic Rare With Lorwyn Eclipsed looming, older mechanics tied to the set’s themes are starting to move and -1/-1 counters are a major beneficiary. The Scorpion God is one of the biggest winners so far. The Hour of Devastation mythic has quietly jumped from around $1 to $5 this week and continues climbing. Its appeal is easy to understand: it draws cards whenever creatures with -1/-1 counters die, has a built in recursion clause, and can distribute counters itself. Add in the fact that it’s a mythic from 2017 with only a single Secret Lair reprint, and the supply simply isn’t there to absorb renewed Commander demand. Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Amonkhet Rare The -1/-1 counter resurgence doesn’t stop with The Scorpion God. Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons has climbed from roughly $0.50 to around $2.50, while other related cards are seeing even more dramatic movement. Crumbling Ashes, for example, has nearly been bought out entirely, spiking from $5 to nearly $20 in a matter of days. All signs point toward Lorwyn Eclipsed being a major release. Much like Tarkir: Dragonstorm, it’s benefiting from nostalgia, strong mechanical identity, and long simmering demand for an in universe Magic set. Expect more older cards to rise as preview season continues. Galadhrim Ambush Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle earth Rare Elves are back on the menu. Thanks to renewed tribal interest, Galadhrim Ambush has jumped from a $1 bulk rare to nearly $7 over the past two weeks. The card’s power was always there: a pseudo token generator combined with a Fog effect at instant speed is far stronger than its former price suggested. Being part of a limited Commander release only accelerates the climb, as supply is far thinner than most Standard legal rares. Dustin, Gadget Genius Secret Lair Drop Series Rare The cultural momentum behind Stranger Things Season 5 continues to ripple through Magic’s Universes Beyond cards. This week, Dustin, Gadget Genius takes center stage, climbing from $3 on Christmas to a minimum of $8 today. Other Stranger Things cards are following suit Eleven, the Mage has risen from $10 before the holidays to around $16, continuing a steady climb that began when the card was just $6 two months ago. With no signs of reprints on the horizon, nostalgia driven demand is doing exactly what you’d expect. The Best of the Rest Lord of the Nazgûl Commander: The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle earth Rare Lord of the Nazgûl has quietly risen from $1.50 to around $4 in just two weeks. While there’s no obvious mechanical overlap with -1/-1 counters, its shared creature typing with themes appearing in Avatar: The Last Airbender may be fueling speculation or it may simply be organic Commander demand catching up to a previously underpriced card. Tannuk, Memorial Ensign Edge of Eternities Uncommon Once a bulk uncommon, Tannuk, Memorial Ensign has jumped from around $0.50 to roughly $2.50 this week. Whether this is due to synergies with newer cards like Toph, Hardheaded Teacher or emerging Standard play, it’s another reminder that even uncommons can move fast in today’s market. Stalwart Shield-Bearers Rise of the Eldrazi Common Finally, a reminder to check those old bulk boxes. Stalwart Shield-Bearers, a common first printed over a decade ago, has never received a reprint despite being a key card in Defender strategies. Fans of Arcades, the Strategist and Felothar the Steadfast have steadily pushed its price upward, and it’s once again approaching $3 after briefly touching $4 last summer. With renewed interest and virtually no additional supply, don’t be surprised if this unassuming common breaks $5 for the first time in the near future.

Suit Up for 2026: Everything We Learned About Marvel Super Heroes from WeeklyMTG Wizards of the Coast has officially pulled back the curtain on Marvel Super Heroes, Magic: The Gathering’s massive Marvel crossover set arriving in June 2026. Revealed during WeeklyMTG, this early preview gave us our first look at cards from both the main set and its accompanying Commander decks and there’s already a lot for fans of both Magic and Marvel to get excited about. Below is a full breakdown of the biggest reveals so far. The Spoilers Begin Standard Previews (Set Code: MSH) The following cards are part of the main Marvel Super Heroes set, designed for Standard and beyond. Captain America, Super-Soldier Captain America finally delivers a true heroes-matter Commander-style build-around. While being mono-white limits how many heroes you can include, the design makes great use of shield counters, capturing Cap’s defensive leadership perfectly. The Sentry, Golden Guardian Boasting an outrageous stat line and an impressive suite of keywords, The Sentry comes with a major downside: The Void, a card created under an opponent’s control. The result is a powerful but politically dangerous card that could lead to some very interesting multiplayer decisions. Quicksilver, Brash Blur Quicksilver introduces a new power-up mechanic, which functions like an exhaust-style ability that’s cheaper to activate the turn the creature enters the battlefield. On top of that, he acts as a leyline-style creature, setting the pace right from the start of the game. Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur Yes, Devil Dinosaur is technically a 2/2 but don’t let that fool you. This Simic pair grows dramatically when you draw your second card each turn, effectively becoming a budget Colossal Dreadmaw with extra upside. True to Simic tradition, it also draws cards once per turn whenever an artifact enters the battlefield, introducing a light “artifactfall” theme that appears elsewhere in the set. Mister Fantastic (and Friends) Move over Yargle and Multani. This new massive threat trades a bit of power for a huge toughness boost and adds permanent destruction to the mix. The card feels every bit like a mythic rare, with Reed Richards’ famously gangly proportions reflected right in the art. Super-Skrull No Universes Beyond set would be complete without a five-color legend. Super-Skrull fills that role, enabling decks that combine heroes and villains alike without needing niche options like Cosmic Spider-Man. It also debuts the new Skrull creature type. Doctor Doom and “Plans” Doctor Doom introduces a brand-new enchantment subtype: Plans. These enchantments accumulate plan counters as you meet certain conditions, eventually rewarding you with massive payoffs. Doom Reigns Supreme exemplifies this design, slowly draining opponents before transforming into two free spells pure villain energy. Thunderbolts Conspiracy Another villain-focused payoff, Thunderbolts Conspiracy rewards you for leaning fully into the dark side. It has strong potential as a Limited build-around and could become a cornerstone card for villain-themed Commander decks. Baron Helmut Zemo Connive fits perfectly on Baron Zemo, reinforcing black devotion strategies while acting as a devastating finisher. The inclusion of Boast may be unique within the set, but it’s a flavorful and effective choice. Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk Transforming MDFC legends return following their debut in Marvel’s Spider-Man. Bruce Banner offers consistent card advantage before transforming into The Incredible Hulk, a Gruul powerhouse with a flavorful and destructive enrage ability. World War Hulk This new Saga supports aggressive creature strategies. It ramps on chapter one, pumps a creature on chapter two, and delivers a massive final boost complete with trample on its final chapter. Namor and Atlantis Perhaps the most surprising reveal: Merfolk typal support. Namor the Sub-Mariner and Attuma, Atlantean Warlord confirm Atlantis and add forward-looking merfolk synergies that may pair nicely with future releases like Lorwyn Eclipsed. Commander Previews (Set Code: MSC) In addition to the main set, Marvel Super Heroes will launch with four Commander preconstructed decks. The first revealed focuses on the Fantastic Four, with four interchangeable commanders. Invisible Woman, Mister Fantastic, The Thing, and Human Torch Each member of the Fantastic Four can lead the deck: Invisible Woman introduces a four-color (non-black) option that emphasizes defense and evasion, making creatures difficult to block. Mister Fantastic makes clever use of reach and ability-copying, even if seeing reach on a blue card feels unusual. The Thing acts as a counter doubler that grows extremely fast, easily threatening lethal commander damage within a turn or two. Human Torch rounds out the group as a straightforward damage-focused beater. Together, they hint at a noncreature-centric strategy that still hits incredibly hard.

Magic: The Gathering Market Watch Lorwyn Eclipsed, Premodern Spikes, and a Peek at Marvel The Magic: The Gathering world doesn’t slow down for anyone. While players are still digesting early reveals from Lorwyn Eclipsed, Wizards of the Coast has already given us a glimpse far into the future with previews from Marvel’s Super Heroes, slated for release in mid 2026. Between nostalgia driven returns, format growth, and Universes Beyond hype, the secondary market is already reacting. And yes while it may be a long way off, Namor the Sub Mariner looks like an extremely tempting addition to Merfolk kindred decks everywhere. Early Marvel Previews: Namor Makes a Splash Namor the Sub Mariner Marvel Super Heroes – Mythic Rare Namor enters Magic as a Legendary Mutant Merfolk Villain, complete with flying and scaling power based on the number of Merfolk you control. His ability to generate Merfolk tokens whenever you cast blue noncreature spells makes him an instant standout for tribal and spell heavy strategies alike. While prices are still speculative given the set’s distant release, early listings have already pushed Namor into premium territory, signaling strong interest from collectors and Commander players alike. Still, that’s a story for another day. For now, all eyes are firmly back on Lorwyn. Lorwyn Eclipsed Ignites -1/-1 Counter Speculation With Lorwyn Eclipsed returning to the plane without leaning fully into Shadowmoor’s darker tone, the reveal of High Perfect Morcant has set off a familiar chain reaction. Chief among the early winners is a long forgotten Shadowmoor uncommon. Flourishing Defenses Surges Flourishing Defenses Shadowmoor – Uncommon Printed only once nearly two decades ago, Flourishing Defenses has historically spiked whenever -1/-1 counter strategies resurface. With that mechanic confirmed for Lorwyn Eclipsed, the card has exploded from bulk pricing to buyout levels seemingly overnight. Market prices have jumped from around $0.50 to nearly $15, with live listings clustered in the $12–15 range. Unsurprisingly, related cards such as Blowfly Infestation, Crumbling Ashes, and Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons are following suit, with Hapatra already climbing from bulk to multiple dollars. Reserved List Chaos: Harbinger of Night Harbinger of Night Mirage – Rare (Reserved List) Sometimes the market latches onto a card for reasons that feel almost random. Harbinger of Night a Mirage era Reserved List rare is one such example. Over the past 72 hours, listings have skyrocketed from around $3 to as high as $20, with many copies selling out entirely. While this price is unlikely to hold long term, the Reserved List ensures the card won’t be reprinted, and it’s almost certainly not heading back to bulk anytime soon. This is one to remember when digging through old Mirage boxes. Premodern Drives Demand for Classic Staples The growing popularity of Premodern, recently added to Magic Online, is having a measurable impact on prices especially for iconic cards from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Cabal Therapy Climbs Again Cabal Therapy Judgment – Uncommon Once a defining Legacy card, Cabal Therapy has found renewed relevance thanks to Premodern’s rise. Prices have steadily increased over the past few months, with clean copies now sitting in the $13–15 range up significantly from just over $8 a month ago and nearing its historic Legacy era highs. Psychatog Makes a Comeback Psychatog Odyssey – Uncommon Long considered a relic of Magic’s past, Psychatog has roared back to life. After slowly climbing from bulk to $2 earlier this year, demand has exploded alongside Premodern’s surge in popularity. Today, the original Odyssey printing is commanding prices north of $10, marking one of the most dramatic turnarounds for a once forgotten competitive staple. The Best of the Rest Not all movement this week is tied to Lorwyn or Premodern some cards are rising simply because Magic players love doing powerful things. Doubling Cube Doubles Down Doubling Cube 10th Edition – Rare The appetite for absurd amounts of mana never disappears, and Doubling Cube is benefiting once again. The Fifth Dawn printing has jumped from around $20 to nearly $30 in recent days, while the 10th Edition version is effectively sold out. Whether driven by red mana shenanigans or Commander experimentation, the Cube is firmly back on the radar. Stunt Double Creeps Up Stunt Double Conspiracy: Take the Crown – Rare The flash peed Clone has quietly been gaining value, particularly its original printing. After peaking around $6 in 2021 and drifting downward following small reprints, Stunt Double is climbing once more, pushing toward $4 with some versions selling even higher. The exact catalyst remains unclear, but renewed interest suggests Commander players are once again appreciating its flexibility. Stranger Things Cards Spike Ahead of the Finale As Stranger Things approaches its final season, Universes Beyond cards tied to the show are seeing renewed attention. Max, the Daredevil Runs Uphill Max, the Daredevil Secret Lair Drop Series – Rare Max’s relevance in the show combined with mechanics that align neatly with the increasingly popular “second spell” theme has driven her price upward. Market prices have climbed from around $3 to nearly $5, while live listings tell a more aggressive story, hovering closer to $10. Will the Wise Follows Suit Will the Wise Secret Lair Drop Series – Rare Max isn’t alone. Will the Wise has also surged, nearly doubling in price this month and now approaching $10. As the series wraps up, collectors and players alike appear eager to secure these crossover cards.

The Most Expensive Cards from Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender: Eternal Legal The Avatar: The Last Airbender: Eternal Legal release brought together iconic characters from the beloved animated series with some of the most powerful and desirable cards in Magic: The Gathering. While players chasing pure value may find stronger returns in the main Avatar set, the Eternal Legal cards still feature several standout hits especially for Commander players and collectors. From premium reprints to stunning extended art legends, here are the most expensive cards from Avatar: The Last Airbender: Eternal Legal, ranked from #10 to #1 by current market price. #10 Deadly Rollick (Showcase) Market Price: $26.38 Deadly Rollick remains one of the most efficient removal spells in Commander. While its four mana cost is fair, the ability to cast it for free while controlling your commander makes it truly exceptional. This Showcase version features Azula unleashing lightning, perfectly capturing both her raw power and ruthless ambition. Available through Commander Bundles, this printing continues to hold solid value. #9 Enlightened Tutor (Showcase) Market Price: $27.34 A Commander staple, Enlightened Tutor allows players to search for a key artifact or enchantment for just one mana. The artwork depicts Aang in the Avatar State, surrounded by past Avatars as he seeks wisdom an elegant visual interpretation of the card’s effect. As a non foil promo from Commander Bundles, this version currently sits just under $28. #8 Avatar Roku, Firebender (Extended Art) Market Price: $28.28 This Jumpstart mythic offers both power and political flexibility. Avatar Roku generates red mana whenever any player attacks and lets you spend that mana to boost creatures on the battlefield even your opponents’. The Extended Art version, exclusive to Collector Boosters, is the most valuable printing and hovers around $29. #7 Katara, Waterbending Master (Extended Art) Market Price: $32.02 Katara shines as a strong Commander option, rewarding players for interacting during opponents’ turns. She generates experience counters and converts them into card draw when she attacks. The Extended Art version, found only in Collector Boosters, is the most sought after printing and currently sells for just over $32. #6 Aang’s Shelter (Teferi’s Protection Borderless) Market Price: $36.04 Aang’s Shelter is a flavor rich reprint of Teferi’s Protection one of the best defensive spells in Commander. It phases out your permanents, locks in your life total, and grants protection from everything until your next turn. The Borderless version, featuring Aang meditating in the Avatar State, remains highly desirable at roughly $36, with foils commanding significantly more. #5 Force of Negation (Borderless) Market Price: $37.34 Force of Negation is a premium counterspell that can be cast for free by exiling a blue card, provided it’s not your turn. The artwork captures the climactic moment where Aang seals Ozai’s bending, making this printing especially appealing to fans of the series. Available in Play and Collector Boosters, it currently sits at around $37. #4 The Banyan Tree (The Great Henge Borderless) Market Price: $47.92 The Banyan Tree is a Borderless reprint of The Great Henge, one of the strongest green cards in Commander. Its cost is reduced by your creatures’ power, it generates mana and life, and it rewards you for playing creatures with card draw and counters. Despite its power, this Avatar themed version is one of the more affordable Henge printings, settling just under $48. #3 Fierce Guardianship (Showcase) Market Price: $50.26 Few cards define Commander as clearly as Fierce Guardianship. Countering a noncreature spell for free while your commander is in play is an enormous swing. The Showcase artwork depicts Katara bending water to shield against incoming danger, and this Commander Bundle exclusive remains a top tier pull at around $50. #2 Deflecting Swat (Showcase) Market Price: $60.09 Deflecting Swat is another Commander powerhouse, allowing players to redirect spells or abilities without paying mana as long as their commander is in play. Featuring Zuko grappling with lightning bending, this dramatic Showcase version is exclusive to Commander Bundles and continues to command a strong price near $60. #1 Toph, Earthbending Master (Extended Art) Market Price: $62.55 Taking the top spot is Toph, Earthbending Master. This Extended Art mythic rewards land based strategies by generating experience counters and producing massive value over time. Whether leading a deck or supporting a Landfall strategy, Toph is a standout Commander card. The Extended Art printing exclusive to Collector Boosters and the only source of foil copies makes it the most valuable card in the Eternal Legal lineup.

The Best Avatar: The Last Airbender Commanders in Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender has brought a wave of flavorful new legends to Magic: The Gathering, each offering exciting strategies and bending themed mechanics. Whether you prefer aggressive board states, spell slinging value engines, or intricate build around effects, there’s a Commander here for every type of player. Before digging into the top ten, here are a few honorable mentions and their going market prices: Fire Lord Zuko $0.66 Aang, at the Crossroads $0.56 Appa, Steadfast Guardian $14.45 With that out of the way, let’s dive into the standout Commanders that Avatar fans and EDH lovers alike should take a serious look at. #10 Ozai, the Phoenix King A six mana powerhouse, Ozai brings trample, haste, and firebending 4 to the table. His most unique trait converts any unspent mana you would lose into red mana instead. If you manage to bank six or more unspent mana, Ozai gains flying and indestructible. With the right support including other firebending cards or tools like Electro, Assaulting Battery piling up spare mana becomes trivial. Ozai is explosive, dramatic, and exactly as over the top as a Phoenix King should be. #9 Koh, the Face Stealer Koh is easily one of the most intricate designs in the set. When he enters, he can exile a creature, and he continues exiling nontoken creatures as they die. By paying one life, you choose an exiled card, and Koh adopts all of that card’s activated and triggered abilities. This creates a constantly shifting identity engine full of unusual interactions. While it requires careful tracking, the payoff is incredibly fun for players who enjoy toolbox style Commanders. #8 The Earth King For players who want to attack early and ramp hard, The Earth King fits perfectly. His arrival brings a 4/4 Bear token, and whenever creatures with power 4 or greater attack, you fetch that many basic lands directly onto the battlefield tapped. This setup fits neatly into green’s Landfall themes and enables huge mana advantages while applying constant pressure. #7 Iroh, Grand Lotus Uncle Iroh arrives in Temur colors as a dream for spellslinger decks. During your turn, he gives all non Lesson instants and sorceries in your graveyard flashback equal to their mana cost and Lessons get flashback for just a single mana. This is the first real Commander that rewards building around Lessons in a meaningful way, making Iroh as wise and surprising as he is on the show. #6 Bumi, Unleashed Bumi offers both raw power and earthbending synergy. When he enters, he earthbends 4, and every time he hits a player, you untap all your lands and get an extra combat where only land creatures may attack. This makes him a phenomenal option for players who want to push land based strategies without diving into Toph’s deeper complexity. With cards like Ashaya, Soul of the Wild, Bumi can turn your entire board into an army of lands. #5 Fire Lord Azula Unsurprisingly, Azula plays as aggressively and ruthlessly as you'd expect. She comes with firebending 2 and copies any spell you cast while she’s attacking even permanent spells, which become token copies. Whether you’re doubling combat tricks, removal, or creature spells, Azula provides overwhelming tempo and board control. She rapidly became a bestseller for a reason. #4 Katara, the Fearless A major boon to Ally tribal decks, Katara doubles the triggered abilities of all Allies you control. Combined with the new Avatar era Ally cards, the value snowballs quickly. Double lifegain, double counters, double ETB effects Katara pushes Ally strategies into overdrive and rewards players who want constant, rolling synergies. #3 Avatar Aang One of the set’s few true five color leaders, Avatar Aang draws cards whenever you use any of the four bending mechanics, and if you manage all four in one turn, he transforms. On his back side, Aang reduces the cost of your spells by one of each color, and flipping him back grants four life, four cards, four damage to each opponent, and four +1/+1 counters. He’s the perfect Commander for players who want to use as many bending cards as possible and a flavorful representation of mastering all four elements. #2 Wan Shi Tong, Librarian At first glance, Wan Shi Tong may seem like an odd choice for a Commander slot, but he’s an incredible mono blue option. He enters with X +1/+1 counters based on mana spent and lets you draw half that many cards. Additionally, anytime an opponent searches their library, he grows and lets you draw again. This creates a powerful control threat that punishes tutors, fetch lands, and ramp spells making him far better than he first appears. #1 Toph, the First Metalbender Taking the top spot is Toph, who brings one of the most inventive build arounds in the entire set. She turns all your nontoken artifacts into lands and lets you earthbend 2 at the end of each turn. Earthbending an artifact and lets you sacrifice it and return it to the battlefield tapped, enabling endless loops with ETB and LTB effects. Cards like Mindslaver, Aeon Engine, and The Stasis Coffin become repeatable value engines under her command. Toph’s versatility, explosiveness, and unique mechanical space make her the standout Commander of the Avatar collection.

The Bestselling MTG Presales from Avatar: The Last Airbender Magic: The Gathering’s Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover has sparked enormous excitement, and early presales are already revealing which cards players are most eager to get their hands on. From Commander staples to competitive sleepers, these are the ten bestselling cards ahead of the set’s release and why they’re generating so much buzz. #10 The Walls of Ba Sing Se A standout for Commander players, The Walls of Ba Sing Se serves as a powerhouse in both toughness focused decks such as Betor, Kin to All and artifact recursion strategies like Daretti, Scrap Savant. Granting indestructible to all your other permanents is reason enough for it to appear in a variety of lists, even those unrelated to its core themes. It also earns the distinction of having the highest toughness in MTG, adding a novelty factor that’s helped boost its early sales. #9 Avatar Aang One of the first previews revealed for the set, Avatar Aang is already a presale juggernaut. This four color legend flips into a five color Commander, giving players a universal home for their Avatar: The Last Airbender cards. Aang interacts with every bending mechanic in the set, and his transformed ability is incredibly strong: reducing the cost of your spells by one of each mana type including generic mana. This effectively lets you cast spells for up to five mana less, making him a unique and highly flexible build around. #8 Firebending Student Our first clear competitive hit on the list, Firebending Student is drawing major attention in Constructed formats. This two mana red creature has prowess and generates red mana equal to its power whenever it attacks thanks to firebending. That mana can be poured into pump spells like Full Bore and Bulk Up, enabling fast, explosive kills. Prowess based aggro decks have been strong across formats for years, and this efficient threat fits right into that lineage. #7 Momo, Playful Pet A surprisingly loaded one drop, Momo, Playful Pet rewards players frequently for using airbending. With flying and vigilance at one mana, plus a suite of value generating abilities from making Food tokens to adding +1/+1 counters to scrying Momo offers a flexible toolkit. Expect it to become a staple in Standard airbending decks and an easy inclusion in Boros strategies across formats that appreciate its ability to push damage or smooth out draws. #6 Redirect Lightning Commander players have quickly latched onto Redirect Lightning, a one mana instant that can change the target of a spell or ability. While you must pay either five life or two extra mana, that’s a negligible cost in most multiplayer environments. With its similarities to Deflecting Swat, a Commander all star, this card is poised to rise in value. Its Lesson subtype could also matter if next year’s Secrets of Strixhaven set brings back learn cards. #5 Northern Air, Southern Air & Crescent Island Temple Shrines continue to be a beloved archetype in Commander, and the Avatar set brings three new ones that have already sparked strong presales. Their effects scale with the number of Shrines you control: Northern Air Temple drains opponents and gains you life. Southern Air Temple adds +1/+1 counters across your board. Crescent Island Temple produces 1/1 Monk tokens. With Go Shintai of Life’s Origin still popular, players are eager for more Shrine support and these fit perfectly. #4 Badgermole Cub Revealed later in preview season, Badgermole Cub became an immediate hit thanks to its combo potential. It forms infinite loops with cards like Pili Pala and Enduring Vitality, and its earthbending and mana generation abilities make it a strong Standard contender (especially alongside Llanowar Elves). In Commander, it’s an easy ramp engine that pairs excellently with mana producing creatures. And yes it’s adorable, which certainly doesn’t hurt. #3 Toph, the First Metalbender One of the earliest revealed legends and still one of the most talked about, Toph, the First Metalbender turns all of your nontoken artifacts into lands, then earthbends 2 at your end step. Earthbending’s blend of counters, creature land animation, and built in recursion gives Toph an aggressive yet resilient identity. She offers enormous deck building potential and has already caused price spikes in related artifact cards. Expect her to become a top tier Commander across multiple power levels. #2 Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Think of Archivist of Oghma, but bigger, blue, evasive, and vigilant. Wan Shi Tong enters with X +1/+1 counters, draws you X cards (rounded down), and then grows whenever an opponent searches their library while also drawing you a card each time. It scales beautifully in both casual and competitive EDH, making it a threat that can close games swiftly, especially in Control lists or search heavy metas. #1 Fire Lord Azula Topping the presale charts is Fire Lord Azula, one of the set’s most iconic characters. While not the strongest card mechanically, Azula’s popularity and aggressive potential have made her a breakout seller. With firebending 2 and the ability to copy a spell whenever you cast one during her attack, she rewards decks that can time combat tricks or cheap spells for maximum impact. Early gameplay videos have highlighted her explosive turns, fueling her surge to the #1 presale slot.