Quick Answer

Serra Avenger is a rare Creature — Angel from M13 (M13) costing {W}{W}. Current price: $0.45 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Serra Avenger MTG card

Serra Avenger

Creature — Angel

Card Text

You can't cast Serra Avenger during your first, second, or third turns of the game. Flying, vigilance

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 2.0 M13 M13 🎨 Scott M. Fischer
Flying Vigilance

Market Prices

TCGPlayer
$0.45
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TCGPlayer
$2.76
Foil
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Card Kingdom
$0.49
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Card Kingdom
$3.99
Foil
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Cardmarket
€0.42
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Cardmarket
€1.70
Foil
Buy
Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Penny Legal
Predh Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Serra Avenger? Basics

Serra Avenger is a Creature — Angel card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "You can't cast Serra Avenger during your first, second, or third turns of the game. Flying, vigilance"

How much mana does Serra Avenger cost to cast? Basics

Serra Avenger has a mana cost of {W}{W}, which equals 2.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires W mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Serra Avenger's mana cost of {W}{W} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Serra Avenger has a mana value of 2.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Serra Avenger's current oracle text is: "You can't cast Serra Avenger during your first, second, or third turns of the game. Flying, vigilance"

What is the current price of Serra Avenger? Pricing

The current market price for Serra Avenger is approximately $0.45 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $2.76 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.42 EUR.

Where can I buy Serra Avenger? Pricing

You can purchase Serra Avenger from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Serra Avenger normal: $0.45 | foil: $2.76

Is Serra Avenger legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Serra Avenger in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Serra Avenger legal in Modern? Legality

Serra Avenger is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Serra Avenger legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Serra Avenger is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Serra Avenger legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Serra Avenger in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Serra Avenger legal in Legacy? Legality

Serra Avenger is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Serra Avenger legal in Vintage? Legality

Serra Avenger is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Serra Avenger legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Serra Avenger in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Serra Avenger from? Details

This printing of Serra Avenger is from M13 (M13), with collector number 33.

Serra Avenger may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Serra Avenger's rarity? Details

Serra Avenger is a rare card in M13.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Serra Avenger? Details

Serra Avenger was illustrated by Scott M. Fischer.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Serra Avenger's power and toughness? Details

Serra Avenger is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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