Quote Originally Posted by RexFTW View Post
The reason to use him is that he cannot be (reasonably) edicted. Goblins play edicts as their only removal. They have no swords.
That's a good point. Though to be fair, he can be killed with a Gempalm Incinerator which every goblin deck I've ever faced ran as a four of. But nevertheless, he is undoubtedly strong against Goblins especially if he comes out early enough.