Serra Ascendant
Serra Ascendant Price Summary
As of Aug 9, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Serra Ascendant is $28.55 (SLD #2291, Borderless), and the most expensive is $98.12 (SLD #7145, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $28.55, down 0.9% over 7 days, down 2.2% over 30 days, up 10.5% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $34.11 (2025).
Serra Ascendant Printings & Prices
Serra Ascendant has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.
Sell Serra Ascendant: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $85.00 cash for SLD #7145 (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 35% (normal).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #7145 | Foil | $85.00 | $129.99 | 35% |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #28 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | IMA #31 | Foil | $35.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #31 | Foil | $27.50 | $54.99 | 50% |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #28 | Foil | $26.00 | $64.99 | 60% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1125 | Foil | $25.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1125 | Foil | $24.00 | $42.99 | 44% |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1125 | Nonfoil | $23.00 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | PLST #M11-28 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | $34.99 | 43% |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #1125 | Nonfoil | $20.00 | $34.99 | 43% |
Serra Ascendant Rules Text & Legality
Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.)
As long as you have 30 or more life, this creature gets +5/+5 and has flying.
Serra Ascendant is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Serra Ascendant Rulings
- Nov 17, 2017 If Serra Ascendant is dealt damage at the same time that you gain life (most likely because it dealt combat damage to a creature blocking or blocked by it), and your life total becomes 30 or greater, apply its last effect before considering whether or not the damage dealt to it is lethal.
- Nov 17, 2017 In a Two-Headed Giant game, anything that cares about your life total checks your team’s life total. Serra Ascendant gets +5/+5 and has flying as long as your team has 30 or more life.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Serra Ascendant has been reprinted 9 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLST #M11-28 | 2022-04-29 | Rare | Standard |
| SLD #2291 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #2291 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1125 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| SLD #1125 | 2021-06-21 | Rare | Borderless |
| IMA #31 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard |
| IMA #31 | 2017-11-17 | Rare | Standard |
| M11 #28 | 2010-07-16 | Rare | Standard |
| M11 #28 | 2010-07-16 | Rare | Standard |
PLST #M11-28 
SLD #2291 
IMA #31 
M11 #28 Serra Ascendant in Commander
Serra Ascendant is the #1,011 most-played card on EDHREC, down 15 places over the last 30 days.
Serra Ascendant FAQ
How much is Serra Ascendant worth?
Serra Ascendant is worth about $28.55 for its cheapest playable printing as of Aug 9, 2026. Prices range from $28.55 to $98.12 across 6 tracked printings.
Is Serra Ascendant legal in Commander?
Yes — Serra Ascendant is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Serra Ascendant been reprinted?
Yes — Serra Ascendant has been reprinted 9 times, with 6 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Serra Ascendant expensive?
Serra Ascendant holds a $28.55 price because Commander demand is high (#1,011 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.