There are 25 different cards but each has a shiny variant, bringing the total set to 50 cards
It can put a planeswalker into play for free each turn, which lets you keep up mana for interaction
I can see this going into the Amethyst/Ruby control deck as a way to just close out games
To show how long its been since last I played Merfolk, Im thinking here about decks like Zoo but a similar thing happens now with Jund, and True-Name Nemesis is exactly the right card to fight back against that kind of strategy
Together they make a killer themed trio
Value Cards: Saheeli, the Gifted Loyal Drake Treasure Nabber Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Ancient Stone Idol Saheelis Directive Blasphemous Act Retrofitter Foundry Endless Atlas Unwinding Clock Blinkmoth Urn Forge of Heroes Great Furnace The deck has solid value (about $60 total), thanks mostly to Retrofitter Foundry ($17), for seeing play in eternal competitive formats, and Treasure Nabber ($11), for its role in a mana-rock-heavy format