Serra Avenger
Time Spiral 40 • rare
- Set
- Time Spiral
- Collector number
- 40
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- white mana white mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- White
- Artist
- Scott M. Fischer
- Market price
- $0.89
What it does
You can't cast Serra Avenger during your first, second, or third turns of the game.
Flying, vigilance
"Those who endure in the face of suffering, those whose faith shines long in evil days, they shall see salvation."— *Song of All*, canto 904
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
Serra Avenger was first released in the 2006 Magic: The Gathering set Time Spiral. Designed as a nostalgic homage to the iconic Serra Angel, the card was created to explore the 'timeshifted' concept of the set, which featured reprints and reimaginings of historical mechanics and flavor. It utilizes the then-new 'suspend' keyword to balance its efficient mana cost and powerful stat line, reflecting a shift in design philosophy toward more aggressive, cost-effective creatures.
The card’s illustration was rendered by artist Mike Dringenberg, who aimed to capture the ethereal, protective essence of the original Serra lineage while imbuing it with a more dynamic, combat-oriented stance. Upon release, it was well-received by competitive players for its versatility and efficiency, quickly becoming a staple in white-based aggressive and control decks alike, cementing its status as a modernized classic within the game's expansive history.
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