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MTG enthusiasts consistently embrace tribal strategies — what player hasn't constructed a goblin strategy before? — while the forthcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover set is reintroducing 2 beloved examples which match seamlessly with its flavor.

Reappearing Tribal Mechanics

One initial ability, called "Ally," was debuted in the Zendikar which grants boosts whenever additional permanents with this subtype come onto play.

Meanwhile, "Shrine" represents another enchantment-based type that first appeared with Kamigawa. While not creature-based tribe, Shrines likewise gain strength when you owns additional Shrines on the battlefield.

The Return of Allies Mechanic

Although Shrine cards have shown up here and there across newer sets, Allies mechanic has been far less common — but this changes in ATLA, where this feature is central.

Aang must recruit many companions during the quest to bring back peace to the world, so there's no better method to show this through an Magic set.

Revealed Cards Preview

Following its first card announcement, below is a look at an Ally and a Shrine card from the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender set.

Teo, Spirited Glider: A Fan-Favorite Character

Teo stands as one beloved minor character in ATLA, a boy from Earth Kingdom who resided in an Air Temple after his village was ruined by a flood, an event that left him paraplegic.

Due to his dad's prowess in mechanics, Teo is able to soar through the skies using his glider, and dares Aang in a flying race.

The card Teo reproduces his passion of the skies and his tribe's use on flying machines through letting the player draw and discard whenever a player attacks with an airborne creature, while also strengthening your team with +1/+1 counters at the same time.

The Temple Card: A Strong Shrine

Regarding Teo's dwelling, this is represented as the card The Northern Air Temple, which reduces an opponent's life when coming into play, depending on how many of Shrines you have.

It also removes an additional point whenever a Shrine comes onto the field.

It appears to be a powerful addition, considering its cheap cost and valuable enter the battlefield effect.

A major weakness for Shrine-based strategies in formats besides Commander is the fact that these cards are always Legendary, however this card can be great in combination with another Shrine, that deals damage to every opponent during the start of your turn.

A Timely Crossover

At a time while crossover products have been receiving a lot of criticism from fans, an iconic franchise like Avatar could be exactly just what Magic: The Gathering needs.

Spoiler season is already here, and the full set set to be released on Nov. 21.