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MTG players consistently embrace tribal strategies — who has not constructed a zombie strategy at some point? — while the forthcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender crossover release revives two beloved mechanics that fit perfectly to the theme.

Reappearing Tribe-Supporting Mechanics

The initial mechanic, named "Allies," was introduced in the Zendikar which grants boosts whenever additional creatures bearing the Ally subtype come onto the field.

Alternatively, "Shrine" represents an enchantment-based type which originated in Kamigawa. Although not exactly creature-based tribe, Shrines also become power as a player controls additional of them in play.

The Comeback of Allies Mechanic

While Shrines have shown up sporadically in recent sets, the Ally subtype has been seldom seen — until that ends in ATLA, where the feature is prominently used.

The protagonist Aang has to gather numerous friends during his journey to bring back peace across the four nations, so it's no more fitting way to show this through an Magic expansion.

Revealed Cards Showcase

After its initial set reveal, below is previews of an Ally and one Shrine cards in the new Avatar: The Last Airbender set.

Teo: The Fan-Favorite Character

Teo is one cherished supporting character from ATLA, a boy of the Earth Tribe who resided in the Northern Air Temple after his village was ruined in a flood, which rendered him unable to walk.

Because of his father's expertise in mechanics, he can glide in the air with a flying device, even dares the Avatar to a flying contest.

The card Teo, Spirited Glider showcases Teo's passion of flying and his tribe's use on gliders by letting you draw and discard whenever a player attacks using an airborne unit, while also pumping your team via counters in the process.

The Temple Card: The Powerful Shrine

Regarding Teo's home, it is represented as a card named Northern Air Temple, which reduces your opponent's life upon coming into the battlefield, depending on the number Shrine cards you control.

It furthermore drains an additional life whenever a Shrine comes onto the field.

It looks like a powerful card, considering the card's cheap mana cost and valuable ETB effect.

One major drawback for Shrine-based strategies in formats besides Commander is the fact that Shrines are typically legendary permanents, however this card can be great in combination alongside another Shrine, which drains every opponent at the beginning of your turn.

A Welcome Crossover

Currently while Universes Beyond products are garnering significant hate from the community, a beloved franchise like Avatar: The Last Airbender could be precisely just what MTG requires.

Preview period is already here, and all cards set to be released November 21st.