Serra Avatar
Commander 2013 21 • mythic
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 21
- Rarity
- Mythic
- Mana cost
- 4 generic mana white mana white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Dermot Power
- Market price
- $0.47
What it does
Serra Avatar's power and toughness are each equal to your life total.
When Serra Avatar is put into a graveyard from anywhere, shuffle it into its owner's library.
"Serra isn't dead. She lives on through me."
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
The Serra Avatar was originally introduced in the Urza's Saga expansion in 1998, designed to represent the protective manifestation of the planeswalker Serra. By the time it was reprinted in the Commander 2013 set, the card had become a hallmark of white-aligned strategy, known for its ability to scale its power and toughness based on the player's life total. This reprint featured updated art by Aleksi Briclot, who moved away from the more ethereal depictions of the original to create a bold, armored sentinel that emphasized the creature's status as a formidable celestial guardian.
Commander 2013 was a pivotal release that helped cement the Commander format's popularity by providing accessible, pre-constructed decks designed for multiplayer engagement. The inclusion of the Serra Avatar within this product line allowed a new generation of players to access a classic, high-impact creature. The design intent for the card across these sets remained consistent: to provide a late-game anchor that demands an immediate answer from opponents while reflecting the high-fantasy lore of the Multiverse.
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