The Serra Ascendant card from Magic: The Gathering's 2017 Iconic Masters release, featuring unique lifelink mechanics and life-total scaling.
Serra Ascendant
2017 • Magic: The Gathering • Iconic Masters
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Serra Ascendant stands out in the 2017 Iconic Masters release as a pivotal white mana creature designed for control and attrition strategies. As Card #31 in the set, this Human Monk features a mana cost of one white mana and possesses the lifelink keyword, allowing players to gain life equal to the damage it deals. The card’s true power emerges in extended games: when a player reaches 30 or more life, Serra Ascendant transforms into a formidable aerial threat, gaining a massive +5/+5 boost and the flying ability. This dynamic design encourages players to build life totals early, turning a seemingly modest 1/1 creature into a game-ending threat later in the match. Collectors value this card for its elegant art by Howard Lyon and its representation of Magic: The Gathering's legacy design philosophy. Whether you are building a Commander deck or completing the Iconic Masters set, Serra Ascendant offers a compelling blend of defensive utility and late-game aggression. The product maintains its status as a sought-after piece for TCG enthusiasts who appreciate mechanics that reward strategic patience and life total management.
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Serra Ascendant
Game
Magic: The Gathering
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Howard Lyon
Card Stock
English
{W}
Creature — Human Monk
1 / 1
W
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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.