What does Serra Ascendant enter the battlefield as if you have 30 or more life?

Asked by beautifulthrull 11 years ago

If I were to cast a Serra Ascendant while I had 30+ life, does it enter the battlefield as a 1/1, then get +5/+5, or is it already a 6/6?

Thanks!

Epochalyptik says... Accepted answer #1

Its static ability applies as it enters the field. It will enter as a 6/6.

May 16, 2014 12:04 a.m.

beautifulthrull says... #2

Thanks!

May 16, 2014 3:37 a.m.

beautifulthrull says... #3

As a follow up, does this mean it's a 6/6 in all zones (including my hand/library/graveyard/exile, etc.) as long as my life is 30+?

May 16, 2014 3:41 a.m.

Epochalyptik says... #4

No. Serra Ascendant 's ability is a static ability that confers a buff. It functions only while Serra Ascendant is on the battlefield.

In order for it to function in other zones, the ability would need to be a characteristic-defining ability, such as that of Tarmogoyf .

May 16, 2014 3:45 a.m.