Sadly, I dont think this is really what were looking for in our Merfolk decks either
Admiral Brass, Unsinkable Did Admiral Brass, Unsinkable just make those four new bloaks walk the plank
Obstinate Baloth isnt the freight train that he used to be for his size in most formats, but in The Brothers War a 4/4 for 4 is not common (Greens only common 4 power creature for example is a 4/2), and it gives him, and other green monsters effective hitting power
Nostalgia can also bring players back who have taken a break from the game or simply excite those who fondly remember a specific plane, mechanic, and/or characters
Ditching lands for damage later in the game is always good, and the body is aggressive enough to be worth worrying about in Pauper
On the other hand, I'm not convinced about its playability if we don't have access to a stacked hand