I'm really interested to hear what people's opinion on {Serra ascendant} is this card in my opinion only really has a place in major life gain decks or edh/commander format yet I have friends who think its 1 mana cost is way to op
It is OP, 1mana for a 6/6 flier than can easily be online turn 3? Good, way good
It's a pretty solid card in EDH, IF you can get it out early. Otherwise, its simply a conditional 6/6 flyer with lifelink, that dies to any form of removal. Not to mention, EDH is a format where big creatures run rampant, so its 1 mana cost is a bargain early game, but late game I'd rather have a removal or utility spell than this guy.
Either way, its a good card. I just think some people overestimate it a bit.
Combined with first turn {Goldenglow Moth} and second {Heroes' Reunion} so you have a turn three 6/6 flying lifelink.
{heroes reunion} imprinted on an {isochron scepter}, with a {rhox faithmender} brewhahaha!!!
T1: {Serra Ascendant}
T2: {Martyr of Sands} + activate it, most likely 32 or more life and swing for 6 flying lifelink.