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Serra Ascendant
CREATURE — HUMAN MONK Rare
Magic 2011 EDHREC #1,025
$28.21
+0.7%
7 days
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Serra Ascendant Price Summary
Serra Ascendant's current headline price is $28.21.
Serra Ascendant Printings & Prices
6 printings
Serra Ascendant has 6 tracked printings across 4 sets, in foil and nonfoil finishes, including borderless treatments.
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Sell Serra Ascendant: Buylist Offers
10 offers
| Buyer | Printing | Finish | Cash offer | Retail | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Kingdom | SLD #7145 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | IMA #31 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | M11 #28 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | IMA #31 | Foil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #28 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1125 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | SLD #1125 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | M11 #28 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
| Card Kingdom | SLD #2291 | Foil | — | — | — |
| CoolStuffInc | IMA #31 | Nonfoil | — | — | — |
Serra Ascendant Rules Text & Legality
View on Scryfall ↗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.
standard
Not legal
pioneer
Not legal
modern
Legal
legacy
Legal
commander
Legal
pauper
Not legal
Serra Ascendant Rulings
2 most recent
- 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
9 printings
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 Serra Ascendant in Commander
Serra Ascendant is the #1,025 most-played card on EDHREC, down 14 places over the last 30 days.
Serra Ascendant FAQ
How much is Serra Ascendant worth?
Serra Ascendant is worth about $28.21 for its cheapest playable printing as of Sep 23, 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 $28.21 price because Commander demand is high (#1,025 on EDHREC) and even with 9 reprints, demand keeps pace with supply.