They came as an item card and allow the player to move more efficiently through the map ( spending one 1 energy coin )
The Golem, along with the other creatures mentioned above, means that it becomes incredibly tempting to run cards like Rite of Replication, Cackling Counterpart, Stolen Identity, and so on can you imagine casting a Precursor Golem, copying it with Riku, and then running out a copied Rite of Replication into a copied flashback Increasing Savagery
These artistic approaches, though distinct, share a common thread in their ability to evoke wonder, mystery, and a sense of connection to the tales being told
Do you like RNG in Magic
They keep the deck running smoothly, but it does feel pretty bad when you dont find Soulflayer after casting one or two of these
Few - barring the likes of, say, multi-format all-star Deathrite Shaman - end up making appearances in the main deck, usually being relegated more to the sideboard