It's reassuring to know there are few cards that can directly take cards out of play, circumventing the Graveyard entirely
When combined with various other cards on this list, hasty Goblins become downright silly, so theres no question that this iconic Goblin lord earns its spot in the top 10
This trick works beautifully with fight cards as well, from the lowly Bushwhack to the mighty Apex Altisaur (which becomes a bona fide Plague Wind with indestructible!)
Card advantage is a huge factor in every game of Magic, so being able to completely sculpt an opponent's hand is ridiculously strong.
While the cards strong enough to warrant such consideration, that makes it hard to slip into the average sacrifice deck, especially considering they often want to sacrifice smaller creatures
On arrival to the battlefield, it will counter any instant, sorcery or ability