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Serra Ascendant Secret Lair Drop Borderless MTG card
SLD #2291 · Art by Alexandr Leskinen
SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop#2291Rare

Serra Ascendant

Creature · Human MonkLifelink
TCGplayer market · SLD #2291 nonfoil
$28.38 −0.4% −$0.11, 7 days
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Serra Ascendant Price Summary

The benchmark price (cheapest playable nonfoil) is $28.38, down 0.4% over 7 days, down 0.5% over 30 days, down 0.6% over 90 days.

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Serra Ascendant Printings & Prices

Serra Ascendant has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.

SLD set symbol, RareSLD #2291
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PLST set symbol, RarePLST #M11-28
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IMA set symbol, RareIMA #31
SLD set symbol, RareSLD #1125
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SLD set symbol, RareSLD #7145
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Serra Ascendant Rules Text & Legality

Serra Ascendant

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.

Faith in Serra is its own reward.

Serra Ascendant is legal in Modern, Legacy and Commander, and not legal in Standard, Pioneer and Pauper.

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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.

  • Jul 16, 2010M11 set symbol, RareMagic 2011M11 #28
  • Jul 16, 2010M11 set symbol, RareMagic 2011 · foilM11 #28
  • Nov 17, 2017IMA set symbol, RareIconic Masters · foilIMA #31
  • Nov 17, 2017IMA set symbol, RareIconic MastersIMA #31
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #1125
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #1125
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · BorderlessSLD #2291
  • Jun 21, 2021SLD set symbol, RareSecret Lair Drop · Borderless, foilSLD #2291
  • Apr 29, 2022PLST set symbol, RareThe ListPLST #M11-28

Serra Ascendant in Commander

Serra Ascendant is the #1,005 most-played card on EDHREC, up 3 places over the last 30 days.

#1,005 EDHREC rank
across all Commander decks Up 3 in 30 days

Serra Ascendant FAQ

How much is Serra Ascendant worth?

Serra Ascendant is worth about $28.38 for its cheapest playable printing as of Nov 8, 2026.

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 $28.38 price because Commander demand is high (#1,005 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.

What can I play instead of Serra Ascendant?

Cards that fill a similar role include Speaker of the Heavens, Righteous Valkyrie, Angel of Vitality.