Given this effect can only happen when Simba banishes a character, however, I imagine many players will opt to skip this particular character in favor of one of Steels many more versatile cards
To my mind there is only one good reason to play this card and that is when you can abuse the return effect
all Merfolk, not just yours
A jewelers loupe or a magnifying glass can turn you into a card-grading detective, allowing you to spot even the tiniest scratches or print defects
However, Fire - our red card - deals two damage split between one or two targets at instant speed
It's one of those 'selfish' minions Black often gets, and the flavour does work for a 'foul' familiar -- instead of being undyingly loyal to its summoner, it just stops short at being willing to take a hit for its master