All of the Merlin cards give an ability when returned to hand, like the Merlin Crab which gives another character +3 strength when challenging, when they are played, and when they leave play (which can be in the same turn for a super boost), and Madam Min returns cards to hand when played
If you don't still have the initiative at that time, the ability won't resolve and none of its effects will happen
When it was released in 1999, it was intended to be an introductory product for Asian markets
Toski, Bearer of Secrets is a green all-star for this because it makes every creature you control draw a card when it hits a player
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The game, published by Ravensburger and arriving at retail today, was the most anticipated product at the show