The Red Lotus is a global, militant, and self-proclaimed anarchist organization, founded by Xai Bau as a splinter faction of the Order of the White Lotus after the Hundred Year War. Until 171 AG, the organization operated through sleeper cells, keeping their existence unknown to the world.

Lord Zuko said that he, Tonraq, Sokka, Tenzin were able to defeat The Red Lotus 13 years before when Avatar Korra was young and tried to kidnap her. Was Zuko, Tonraq, and Tenzin better with their bending 13 years before when they first defeated them?

The strongest member of the red lotus is Gazan. he is followed by Ming Hua, then p'li, and after her Zahir. Zahir was sweating against tonrak, while p'li broke him up in 1 second. gazan defeated Zuko.

The White Lotus have far too much power, skill, and coordination to lose a contest between the two teams. Individually, the Red Lotus could gain the foothold they needed, and indeed, if their tactics leaned toward separating the opposition they might stand a chance.