Each card has its own specific set of challenges to obtain
But generally this is a rare occurrence, and most players use the term in good faith, just to encourage faster play in tournament situations
Raw (ungraded) cards trade on looser condition labels like Near Mint and Played
You simply tap Exarch or Perstermite to make a token copy, use the token copys enters-the-battlefield effect to untap the original copy, and repeat this process over and over
(To manifest a card, put it onto the battlefield face down as a 2/2 creature
Wrap Up Kopala, Warden of Waves | Illustration by Magali Villeneuve As you can see, theres a wide variety of merfolk lords out theresome strong enough to lead your deck as a commander, while others open the door to non-blue colors like green or white for more flexible builds