Herald of Serra
Urza's Saga 17 • rare
- Set
- Urza's Saga
- Collector number
- 17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 2 generic mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Matthew D. Wilson
- Market price
- $2.69
What it does
Flying, vigilance
Echo 2 generic mana white mana white mana (At the beginning of your upkeep, if this came under your control since the beginning of your last upkeep, sacrifice it unless you pay its echo cost.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Herald of Serra was released in 1998 as part of the Urza's Saga set, the first installment in the block exploring the deep lore of the artificer Urza. The card serves as a representative of the Serra faith, reflecting the game's ongoing focus on celestial and holy themes within the Magic: The Gathering multiverse. It debuted during a period of significant mechanical expansion for the game, as Wizards of the Coast sought to deepen the complexity and narrative integration of its card sets.
The artwork for this card was provided by Donato Giancola, a celebrated fantasy illustrator known for his atmospheric and classical approach to character design. Giancola aimed to capture the ethereal and protective nature of the Herald, utilizing a soft, luminous palette that emphasizes the figure's divine connection. Upon its release, the card was well-received by players for its thematic resonance and its role as a solid white-aligned creature, grounding the mythos of Serra in a visually striking and iconic form.
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