Hapless Empiricist

Whenever Hapless Empiricist enters, you may sacrifice
it. If it is sacrificed in this way, scry 2, then draw two
cards. You lose 2 life.
Transfigure {b}{b} ({b}{b}, Sacrifice this creature:
Search your library for a creature card with the same
mana value as this creature, put that card onto the battlefield, then shuffle. Transfigure only as a sorcery.)
Scholars possess such plumbing curiosity that it shouldn't
be surprising when they have second thoughts.