It uses a modified version of the Champion mechanic, requiring you to Behold a Goblin to cast it, which protects a key utility piece by exiling it until the Champion leaves the battlefield
Find Surge foiling on every card
While I think the sets reputation is partially deserved, it isnt quite as awful as its often made out to be
Including sacrifice mechanics is also a good way to make Saurons steal effect more potent
With Saruman, the White Hand amassing Armies of Orcs and the Lord of the Nazgl leading the Ringwraiths, this deck seeks to wear its opponents out of resources before overwhelming them with a final decisive combat strike led by Sauron, Lord of the Rings himself
However, in limited formats (Sealed Deck, Booster Draft and Rochester Draft to be specific), commons are a lot more relevant than uncommons, which in turn are more relevant than rares