While you could argue that this means that merfolk count, my take is that its templated this way so that you dont bounce the merfolk who may happen to be your commander or part of your Limited/Constructed strategy with Slinn Vodas enters ability
It also helps that its limited by mana, because it means it draws a little less heat (more on that later), which means opponents will sometimes let you get a few triggers because it usually wont immediately end the game
Kabira Takedown is a MDFC I used to run less often than Sejiri Shelter, but these days, I favor Kabira Takedown more
This is certainly the main cause for Replenishs price spike, but its not the only place where the Sorcery sees play
The launch was perfectly timed to coincide with the height of "Pokmania," when Pokmon was everywherefrom TV screens to lunchboxes
Im including sacrifice, destroy, exile, and -X/-X effects and how they can alter an opponents strategies