The Ghoul removes creatures, synergizes well with cards like Cryptcaller Chariot, and can fit in with some of your combos
There are all sorts of ways to take advantage of a cheap 12/12, and cards that care about the twelve-mana cost of your commander, to make building and playing the deck a lot of fun
You are allowed to look at the front face of manifested cards you control whenever you like
(Draw 1 card from your deck.) Card Q&A Q1504 Mar
Special Summon 1 face-up Pendulum Monster from your Extra Deck, or 1 Pendulum Monster from your Graveyard
He can be played in tandem with many Magic Cards, Trap Cards, and Summons, making him a highly strategic Duel Monster