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This allows me to talk about the cards both from a power level standpoint and how they look through a modern lens, while also talking about them historically

The same is true if the ability is countered (due to Stifle or Trickbind)

Aside from that geek reference, No Mercy punishes creatures that deal damage to you by destroying them

Reason being, the card also says that When Jill primes into Shiva (SVI), Freeze all the Characters opponent controls. These encompass all characters, and not just Forwards, so those who have just entered into the field, or have been dulled to produce CP, could potentially get wrapped up into this