Magic: The Gathering

Bolt Bend

Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal 163 • uncommon

Set: Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal
Collector number: 163
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 3 generic mana red mana
Type: Instant
Colors: Red
Artist: Yuhong Ding
Market price: $5.26

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$5.26market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$3.95 – $5.56 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As an instant card from the Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal set, Bolt Bend captures the tactical agility essential to benders within the series. Collectors often seek out these uncommon cards for their thematic representation of iconic elemental maneuvers and the distinct, evocative style brought to the artwork by Yuhong Ding.

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What it does

This spell costs 3 generic mana less to cast if you control a creature with power 4 or greater.

Change the target of target spell or ability with a single target.

By studying the ways of the Waterbenders, Iroh learned how to redirect lightning.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardLegal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlLegal
HistoricLegal
TimelessLegal
Penny DreadfulNot legal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Bolt Bend, numbered 163 in the Avatar: The Last Airbender Eternal set, was released to expand the tactical mechanics of the collectible card game based on the animated series. As an instant-type card, it serves to represent the agile, reactive nature of earthbending combat, allowing players to manipulate the battlefield dynamically during an opponent's turn. The set was designed to capture the elemental conflicts of the show, focusing on strategic versatility rather than sheer power.

The card features artwork by Yuhong Ding, who utilized a stylistic approach intended to mirror the fluid yet grounded animation of the series. Ding aimed to capture the kinetic energy of redirected lightning and earth, emphasizing the connection between the bender and their environment. Upon release, the card was well-received by the player community for its utility as an uncommon-tier card, becoming a staple for decks that prioritize defensive maneuvering and battlefield control.

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