Seems like a less reliable black Squee, Goblin Nabob.
Since it does have four power and a CMC of 5, it might be preferable as a discard outlet for some particular effects that count that in.
There aren't that many right now, though: Cragganwick Cremator or Kindle the Carnage allows only random discard.
In the case of Knollspine Invocation, i'd rather go with Squee. He might be preferable (or go in cojunction with him) if you play Pyromancy - which again, is random discard, but activated and therefore not so random after all...
Spellbound Dragon is more convincing, although if you're playing three colors getting swamps will be hard. For the same reason i wouldn't even consider Dralnu's Pet.
Volrath the Fallen is pretty nice with him in a monoblack deck i guess.
And Toymaker looks like a pretty nice ... (see all)
Posted By:
Mode
(8/25/2012 7:55:35 AM)
Pack Rat.
Posted By:
DacenOctavio
(12/8/2012 10:22:57 PM)
This is not intended to be used as a creature. Being a creature just gives it other benefits.
Its primary use is to feed discard costs, which it does very well. Others have mentioned Lotleth Troll and Pack Rat, but it's also one of the best ways to use Sphinx of the Chimes.
Posted By:
Jhyrryl
(2/4/2013 10:48:27 PM)
Kinda cool with Extort in casual, though Gravecrawler does it better in a more zombie-riffic shell. With Crypt Ghast around it's not too tight on mana and swinging for 4 all the time is a bit of a pain for your opponent.
Posted By:
Splizer
(3/23/2013 12:24:49 PM)
Zombie Infestation.
Posted By:
filmfanaticryan
(10/2/2013 10:57:03 AM)
Trading Post or Erebos's Emissary
Posted By:
TowerDefender
(10/31/2013 11:46:57 AM)