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Hey, fellow Planeswalkers!

As we gear up for the release of Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender on November 21, the MTG community is buzzing with fresh announcements, previews, and debates. I’ve rounded up three of the hottest stories from trusted sources like Wizards of the Coast, MTG Rocks, and TCGplayer. Each comes with a quick summary and a direct link to dive deeper. Let’s jump in!

1. MTG Arena Announcements – November 3, 2025 (Wizards of the Coast)

Wizards of the Coast has teamed up with Extra Life for a charitable push from October 28 to November 20, featuring special MTG Arena bundles with cosmetics, borderless card styles, and exclusive cards like Greensleeves, Maro-Sorcerer—proceeds go to Seattle Children’s Hospital. Highlights also include the upcoming Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Arena Direct event (November 14–16) with Best-of-One Sealed prizes, new Avatar preorder bundles, and season rewards starting November 30. Whether you’re drafting or streaming, there’s plenty to get excited about on Arena this month.

Read more on Wizards of the Coast

2. MTG Designer Confirms More Bonus Sheets Amidst Quality Decline (MTG Rocks)

MTG Head Designer Mark Rosewater has confirmed that bonus sheets are sticking around and ramping up in frequency, as seen in the upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender set with high-value reprints like Diaochan, Artful Beauty—part of a push in Universes Beyond products. However, pull rates have worsened dramatically, from one per three packs earlier this year to one in 28 for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, making them less effective at curbing card prices (e.g., Opposition Agent barely budged). While some reprints like Diaochan may see supply-driven drops, the strategy’s long-term impact on set quality remains a hot topic.

Read more on MTG Rocks

3. ChannelFireball’s Exclusive Preview: Mai, Scornful Striker from MTG | Avatar (TCGplayer)

ChannelFireball dropped an exclusive first look at Mai, Scornful Striker, a punishing 1B legendary Human Noble Ally (2/2 with first strike) from Magic: The Gathering | Avatar: The Last Airbender—whenever an opponent casts a noncreature spell, they lose 2 life, making her a nightmare for combo and control decks. This anti-spell powerhouse could shine in formats like Pioneer (vs. Izzet Phoenix) or Modern (pairing with Thoughtseize against storm decks), positioning her as one of the set’s top contenders. Keep an eye on her as spoilers heat up!

Read more on TCGplayer

What do you think—will Mai become a staple, or are bonus sheets killing the vibe? Drop your thoughts in the comments, and stay tuned for more MTG updates. Until next time, may your draws be legendary!