Serra's Emissary
Serra's Emissary Price Summary
As of Jul 23, 2026, the cheapest tracked printing of Serra's Emissary is $7.08 (MH2 #30), and the most expensive is $20.61 (PMH2 #30s, Prerelease, Foil). The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $7.08, down 8.8% over 7 days, down 3.3% over 30 days, up 10.1% over 90 days. All-time tracked high: $8.42 (2026).
Serra's Emissary Printings & Prices
Serra's Emissary has 3 tracked printings across 2 sets, in nonfoil and foil finishes, including showcase and prerelease treatments.
Sell Serra's Emissary: Buylist Offers
Card Kingdom currently pays $18.50 cash for PMH2 #30s (Foil); the retail-buylist spread on that printing is 44% (wide).
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | PMH2 #30s | Foil | $18.50 | $32.99 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #30 | Foil | $12.50 | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #333 | Nonfoil | $5.30 | $9.49 | 44% |
| Card Kingdom | MH2 #30 | Nonfoil | $5.00 | $9.99 | 50% |
Serra's Emissary Rules Text & Legality
Flying
As this creature enters, choose a card type.
You and creatures you control have protection from the chosen card type.
Serra's Emissary is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.
Serra's Emissary Rulings
- Jun 18, 2021 The card type choice is a replacement effect, not a triggered ability. It doesn't use the stack and can't be responded to. Notably, if you choose instant, your opponent can't try to cast an instant on the Emissary before it has protection.
- Jun 18, 2021 You may choose any card type. The ones that may appear in a normal game of Magic are artifact, battle, creature, enchantment, instant, kindred, land, planeswalker, and sorcery. Supertypes such as snow and basic may not be chosen. Subtypes such as Angel, Aura, and Forest also may not be chosen.
Reprints & Reprint Risk
Serra's Emissary has been reprinted 5 times.
| Set | Date | Rarity | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| MH2 #333 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Showcase |
| MH2 #333 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Showcase |
| MH2 #30 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| MH2 #30 | 2021-06-18 | Mythic | Standard |
| PMH2 #30s | 2021-05-06 | Mythic | Prerelease |
MH2 #333 
PMH2 #30s Serra's Emissary in Commander
Serra's Emissary is the #2,664 most-played card on EDHREC, down 58 places over the last 30 days.
Serra's Emissary FAQ
How much is Serra's Emissary worth?
Serra's Emissary is worth about $7.08 for its cheapest playable printing as of Jul 23, 2026. Prices range from $7.08 to $20.61 across 3 tracked printings.
Is Serra's Emissary legal in Commander?
Yes — Serra's Emissary is legal in Commander. It is also legal in Modern and Legacy.
Has Serra's Emissary been reprinted?
Yes — Serra's Emissary has been reprinted 5 times, with 3 printings tracked on The Index.
Why is Serra's Emissary expensive?
Serra's Emissary holds a $7.08 price because even with 5 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.