That sure is a panicking guy, and the effect is quite simple, a target creature can't block
The Cryptologist gets the single slot as blue really lacks one drop creatures
Realistically, this means that only a monowhite deck or a heavily white deck splashing a second color could play the combo
The threat of flooding the board with Treasures in particular makes this creature scary, even with no other Goblins in the mix
In most cases theres no real difference if an opponent loses 3 life or takes 3 damage, but there are four cards that attempt to make the hurdle of 40 life in a Commander game climbable for burn decks, and each synergizes specifically with noncombat damage
If you don't control an Army, create a 0/0 black Orc Army creature token first.) Creature - Beast Warg Rider Menace Other Orcs and Goblins you control have menace