Just sacrificing 7-8 artifacts gives you enough mana to fire a lethal fireball at someone, and the Radiant Lotus can sac itself for mana, too
Unfortunately, since buying singles is the best way to build decks, outside of drafting, its rare that established players engage in this intoxicating ritual
In response to anything that the opponent could play, the blue mage suddenly had not one, but fifteen different cards he could tutor for
Sorcery Color tag templates(None) Gudul Lurker This creature can't be blocked
However, the fact it draws cards equal to the greatest toughness among creatures you control, and then lets you put on the board any number of creatures from your hand, makes it more than just "attractive"