Brainstorm is a bit rare in this format, but if you happen to have one, this will shuffle away your unwanted cards just like a fetchland but its a bit easier to match the timing than with a fetchland, since you can use it for mana until you cast Brainstorm, where as a fetch will likely feel uncomfortable wilting on the field
Ogres have an affinity for rats (Ravnican ogres, at least), and these are epitomized in Ogre Slumlord and Ratcatcher
Unstable Amulet I dont think you need to be an energy deck to play Unstable Amulet as long as your strategy gets lots of triggers for casting spells from outside your hand
There is plenty of support in all directions, including race, attributes, status, and normal monsters, so if you release him, you can expect him to play an active role in his exclusive deck
Sounds like you need to find some keys