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Origin of Metalbending Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG card
TLA #187 · Art by Pauline Voss
TLA set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last Airbender#187Common

Origin of Metalbending

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#1,755 Up 67 in 30 days
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Origin of Metalbending Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $0.25, down 26.5% over 7 days, down 24.2% over 30 days, down 16.7% over 90 days.

Origin of Metalbending Price History

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Origin of Metalbending Printings & Prices

Origin of Metalbending has 1 tracked printing across 1 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes.

TLA set symbol, CommonTLA #187
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Origin of Metalbending Rules Text & Legality

Origin of Metalbending

Choose one —

• Destroy target artifact or enchantment.

• Put a +1/+1 counter on target creature you control. It gains indestructible until end of turn. (Damage and effects that say "destroy" don't destroy it.)

Metal is just earth that has been purified and refined.

Origin of Metalbending is legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Commander and Pauper.

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Reprints & Reprint Risk

Origin of Metalbending has been reprinted 2 times. The Avatar: The Last Airbender reprint cut the price 62% in 30 days.

  • Nov 21, 2025TLA set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last AirbenderTLA #187
  • Nov 21, 2025TLA set symbol, CommonAvatar: The Last Airbender · foilTLA #187

Origin of Metalbending in Commander

Origin of Metalbending is the #1,755 most-played card on EDHREC, up 67 places over the last 30 days.

#1,755 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 67 in 30 days

Origin of Metalbending FAQ

How much is Origin of Metalbending worth?

Origin of Metalbending is worth about $0.25 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 9, 2026.

Is Origin of Metalbending legal in Commander?

Yes. Origin of Metalbending is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Standard, Pioneer, Modern, Legacy and Pauper.

Has Origin of Metalbending been reprinted?

Yes. Origin of Metalbending has been reprinted 2 times, with 1 printings tracked on The Index.

Why is Origin of Metalbending cheap?

Origin of Metalbending trades at about $0.25; 2 reprints keep supply plentiful.

What can I play instead of Origin of Metalbending?

Cards that fill a similar role include Mortal's Resolve, Return to Nature, Gaea's Gift.