Avatars are the embodiments of powerful forces in Magic. This type shows up in every color, and they all tend to be big, dramatic creatures rather than a cohesive typal team.
Some of the type's most famous members play very differently. Avatar of Woe costs two less once graveyards fill up and destroys a creature every time it taps. Serra Avatar's power and toughness always match your life total, rewarding lifegain decks.
