Avatar the Last Airbender's popularity and relevance still exist today, even fifteen years after the show finished airing on Nickelodeon. With the show's success spawning spinoffs such as The Legend of Korra and the Netflix live-action version of Avatar the Last Airbender, the franchise has flourished in pop culture thanks to its wide array of characters.

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One of the main characters, Sokka, is a bratty and self-centered individual who aids his sister, Katara, and the last Airbender, Aang, in his quest to stop the fire nation. Along the way, Sokka goes through a dramatic character development thanks to the multitude of friends he makes on his journey, changing his ways for the better.

8 Princess Yue

From Princess To The Moon

Sokka first meets Princess Yue of the Northern Water Tribe when visiting their dominion. Upon just a glance, Sokka had fallen in love with Yue, with the pair getting very close in only a few moments together. Unfortunately, despite harboring romantic thoughts similar to Sokka's, Yue was betrothed to another, meaning their relationship could not go any further.

When the moon spirit, Tui, is killed by Admiral Zhao, Yue sacrifices herself to become the moon for Waterbending to continue. Even after Yue's transformation, Sokka still harbors feelings for her despite his other romantic relationships.

7 Momo

Aang's Trusty Companion

When Momo joins Team Avatar, Sokka initially views Momo as a form of food rather than a friend. However, as the pair spend more time together, their relationship develops into a great friendship. Even when the pair bicker or Sokka makes jokes at Momo's expense, Sokka still cares deeply for the winged lemur.

Sokka's feelings for his friend show when Aang and Momo both disappear, leading to Sokka showing more concern for Momo's safety than Aang's. As part of Team Avatar, Sokka and Momo make up part of the group, which comes together to form a newfound family that shares a special bond due to their travels together.

6 Zuko

From Foe To Friend

At the start of the show, Zuko is established as the main villain who opposes Team Avatar, although as time passes, Zuko ends up being a friend to the group and Sokka in particular. As the son of Fire Lord Ozai, Zuko is shunned, leading to Zuko trying to find the Avatar to gain favor with his father. When Zuko continually fails to capture Aang, he reevaluates his life, leading him to join Team Avatar alongside Sokka.

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Initially hostile to Zuko joining, Sokka becomes great friends with Zuko as they fight for the same side. At the Boiling Rock, the pair's relationship grows even more, with Sokka and Zuko finding common ground as they learn to work together against the fire nation.

5 Appa

Aang's Flying Bison

From the start of Team Avatar's journey, Appa and Sokka have been integral members as Aang tries to learn all bending forms. When Appa and Sokka are first introduced to each other, Sokka questions Appa's ability to fly, being that Appa is a Bison. Once Sokka trusts and believes in Appa, the pair become very close as they help Aang on his path to face Lord Ozai.

When Appa is lost out in the desert, Sokka, like other Team Avatar members, is incredibly worried about their companion. When Appa returns, Sokka is very gracious and relieved to have Appa back.

4 Suki

Sokka's Love Interest

Suki is one of Sokka's love interests throughout the show, with their relationship being one of the most prominent. Due to Sokka's sexist beliefs, their relationship starts on a rocky footing when Sokka comes across Suki's village on Kyoshi Island. When Sokka eventually asks Suki to train him, the pair's feelings for each other develop into a budding romance.

Throughout the show, Suki reappears, bringing a helping hand to Sokka and Team Avatar. When Suki is captured and held by Azula, Sokka comes to her rescue, with Suki always believing Sokka would help her escape.

3 Toph

Sokka's Earthbending Friend

Although not an original member of Team Avatar, Toph becomes a prominent figure in the group alongside Sokka. Upon meeting, Sokka was highly skeptical of Toph's supposed Earthbending due to her blindness. After Toph joins the group, despite often bickering, the pair grow close, with Toph even having a crush on Sokka, unbeknownst to him.

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Throughout their adventures, the pair open up to each other, with Sokka telling Toph about his inner thoughts, such as how he views Katara as a mother figure rather than a sister.

2 Katara

Sokka's Sister

Being Sokka's sister, Katara and her brother have a strong relationship stemming from their childhood in the Southern Water Tribe. With their mother, Kya, passing away, Sokka begins to view Katara as more of a mother figure than his sister due to Katara's maturity at home and out on their journey with Aang, as she becomes a Waterbender.

Despite the sibling arguments between the pair, Katara and Sokka love each other dearly, with Sokka even being willing to get the shorter end of the stick in their relationship.

1 Aang

Sokka's Best Friend

In Avatar the Last Airbender, Aang is Sokka's best friend. After Katara and Sokka discover Aang, the pair get off on the wrong foot, with Sokka being skeptical of Aang and his powers. After the pair worked through issues such as Aang's deception, Sokka and Aang became great friends, with Sokka following Aang through thick and thin.

Sokka's trust in Aang only grew when Zuko wanted to join the group, with Sokka being vehemently against the Firebender joining. However, due to Aang's willingness to let their former enemy join their party, Sokka accepts Zuko, trusting his dear friend and his judgment.

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Animation

Action

Adventure

Release Date

February 21, 2005

Studio

Nickelodeon Animation Studio

Creator

Michael Dante DiMartino

Streaming Service(s)

Netflix