Before this, let us have a look at what we are getting
By simply tapping two creatures (or one in the case of Opposition) you can target one of your opponents permanents without paying any mana whatsoever, letting you save your precious resources for counterspells or other responses in case of emergency
First, if an opponent free-casts it from our deck or graveyard, its a lot harder for them to pump extra red mana in to replicate it
Still, many players appreciate Troll and Toads consistent presence in the market and the wide selection theyve cultivated over the years
Given that in Commander you start with 40 life, Serra Ascendant is a fantastic turn one play, even though it will turn you into an immediate target
It's so powerful that players will need to find ways to get rid of it by sending it back into a hand or anything that stuns it or instantly kills it to stand a chance