True-Name Nemesis
Time Spiral Remastered 321
- Set
- Time Spiral Remastered
- Collector number
- 321
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $2.73
What it does
As this creature enters, choose a player.
This creature has protection from the chosen player.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
True-Name Nemesis was originally released in the Commander 2013 set as a creature designed to serve as an untouchable threat in multiplayer formats. It utilizes the protection keyword in a way that allows a player to name an opponent, effectively shielding the card from that player's spells and creatures. This design was intended to create a resilient, sticky presence on the battlefield that forces opponents to find non-targeted solutions, a shift in traditional Magic: The Gathering gameplay dynamics.
The version from Time Spiral Remastered, released in 2021, features the classic card frame aesthetic that pays homage to the game's history. The original illustration, crafted by Zack Stella, depicts a hooded, otherworldly figure that emphasizes the card's theme of anonymity and evasion. Within the competitive community, the card is frequently analyzed for its impact on Legacy and Commander formats, where its unique protection mechanic remains a point of contention and a staple for players who prioritize defensive resilience.
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