This Fred likes the magical do dads, which supports the Mystical goods theme of the Fearmongers. And most of the mystical goods are cheap. Cheaper still with Bayou Vermilion Railroad

booting an attached Mystical goods is not a big cost, but just knowing the next card is not that big of an effect. unless you make it worth it. if you run some kings and queens with Soul Blast, you can know which dude you are poised to kill. or know when you can pull off the big difficulty Phantasm