True-Name Nemesis
Commander 2013 63 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2013
- Collector number
- 63
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana blue mana blue mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Blue
- Artist
- Zack Stella
- Market price
- $2.56
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 released in 2013 as part of the Commander 2013 product line, a series of preconstructed decks designed specifically for the multiplayer Commander format. The card quickly became one of the most significant inclusions in the Eternal Seer deck, standing out due to its unique protection mechanic that allows it to bypass traditional targeted removal spells by choosing a specific player to gain protection from.
The artwork was created by illustrator Kev Walker, known for his long-standing contribution to the game's dark and visceral aesthetic. Walker designed the creature to reflect the Merfolk tribe's transition into a more aggressive and formidable threat, favoring a depiction that emphasizes its elusive and lethal nature. Upon release, the card received immediate attention from the community for its high power level in competitive Legacy play, where it became a staple threat that defined the tempo of many matches.
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