How to Start a Riot, card #140 from the 2025 Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender set. This red instant delivers impactful battlefield control for collectors and players alike.
How to Start a Riot
2025 • Magic: The Gathering • Avatar: The Last Airbender
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How to Start a Riot, identified as card number 140 in the 2025 Avatar: The Last Airbender expansion, is a notable entry in the Magic: The Gathering trading card game. Released under the TLA set code, this Common rarity card brings the thematic energy of the Avatar universe into the strategic depth of the Commander and Standard formats. As a red Instant with a mana value of three, the card offers versatile tactical options for players managing their board state. By targeting a creature to gain menace, it forces opponents to commit multiple resources to block it effectively. Alternatively, it can empower a group of your creatures with a significant power boost, allowing for sudden shifts in combat dynamics. This dual nature makes it a flexible tool for any red deck looking to control the pace of the game. For collectors, the Avatar: The Last Airbender set represents a unique crossover that blends beloved characters and lore with established MTG mechanics. Card #140 stands out as a functional piece of this thematic expansion, appealing to fans who appreciate both the narrative world and the competitive gameplay. The design reflects the set's commitment to integrating Avatar's aesthetic with the intricate rules of Magic. Whether you are building a themed deck around the Avatar universe or simply expanding your pool of versatile red spells, How to Start a Riot offers both mechanical utility and collectible value. Its straightforward cost and immediate impact make it a staple for those seeking to add strategic depth to their Magic: The Gathering collections.
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How to Start a Riot
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Common
Robin Olausson
Card Stock
English
{2}{R}
Instant — Lesson
R
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Target creature gains menace until end of turn. (It can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Creatures target player controls get +2/+0 until end of turn.
"Hey! RIOT!"






