The card exiled by the second mode is exiled face up
Still, while from a card economy standpoint this card doesn't "pay for itself" until you actually cast the Merchant of the Vale, it is limited in that the 2/3 for three isn't excellent, making this card solidly serviceable
For instance, alternative wincons for Defender decks include Blight Pile, a relatively new card that lets you drain with Defenders
If your cunning opponent boasts phenomenal visual memory, he or she might perform all the necessary actions within reasonable time, and take notes later
Alternatively, you can just collect them for the gorgeous art, not to mention Stitch with his cute little earmuffs
2 rare or higher rarity cards (Rare / Super Rare / Legendary)