Serra Ascendant [Magic 2011] Commander Anthology If damage is prevented this

If damage is prevented this way

"Take a quiet moment to reflect on your sins

Spells you cast that share a card type with the exiled card cost {2} less to cast

{T}: Gain control of target creature with power less than or equal to the number of Islands you control for as long as Vedalken Shackles remains tapped

search your library for a creature card with power 2 or less

Serra Ascendant [Magic 2011] Commander Anthology If damage is prevented thisSet: Magic 2011 Type: Creature Human Monk Rare Cost: {W} Lifelink (Damage dealt by this creature also causes you to gain that much life.) As long as you have 30 or more life, Serra Ascendant gets +5 +5 and has flying.