Quick Answer

True-Name Nemesis is a rare Creature — Merfolk Rogue from PRM (PRM) costing {1}{U}{U}. Legal in Commander.

True-Name Nemesis MTG card

True-Name Nemesis

Creature — Merfolk Rogue

Card Text

As this creature enters, choose a player. This creature has protection from the chosen player.

Card Stats

3/1 rare CMC: 3.0 PRM PRM 🎨 Howard Lyon

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Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (6 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is True-Name Nemesis? Basics

True-Name Nemesis is a Creature — Merfolk Rogue card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "As this creature enters, choose a player. This creature has protection from the chosen player."

How much mana does True-Name Nemesis cost to cast? Basics

True-Name Nemesis has a mana cost of {1}{U}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

True-Name Nemesis's mana cost of {1}{U}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

True-Name Nemesis has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

True-Name Nemesis's current oracle text is: "As this creature enters, choose a player. This creature has protection from the chosen player."

What is the current price of True-Name Nemesis? Pricing

Price data for True-Name Nemesis is currently unavailable. Check TCGPlayer or Card Kingdom for current prices.

Where can I buy True-Name Nemesis? Pricing

You can purchase True-Name Nemesis from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for True-Name Nemesis in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for True-Name Nemesis in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

True-Name Nemesis is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for True-Name Nemesis in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Legacy? Legality

True-Name Nemesis is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Vintage? Legality

True-Name Nemesis is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is True-Name Nemesis legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for True-Name Nemesis in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is True-Name Nemesis from? Details

This printing of True-Name Nemesis is from PRM (PRM), with collector number 69268.

True-Name Nemesis may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is True-Name Nemesis's rarity? Details

True-Name Nemesis is a rare card in PRM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated True-Name Nemesis? Details

True-Name Nemesis was illustrated by Howard Lyon.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is True-Name Nemesis's power and toughness? Details

True-Name Nemesis is a 3/1 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (1) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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