"Can block creatures with flying as though it had flying." I love this phrasing, which is so typical of the early days, haha
If its a legal target but Surly Badgersaur is no longer on the battlefield when the ability resolves, the target creature wont deal or be dealt damage.
But you dont invest the same mana and time into this as you do more expensive dorks, such as the above guy, and that helps
Goblin Recruiter is among the most dangerous tutors ever printed, as unlike Dwarven Recruiter, there are a ton of powerful ways to use it as a setup piece for explosive or game-ending plays
Then there is the game-warping ability to take control of your opponents next turn, giving you the chance to cast spells and activate abilities however you want, oftentimes completely disrupting their plans