In addition to creatures, weve got some removal pieces, like V.A.T.S
Pokmon are essential to winning, but they aren't the only strong cards to include in a deck
You cannot activate any Spell Cards
They also create intrigue in the way they're built - after having done some research, I think there's obvious upgrades for both that aren't too hard to find
The life loss seems insignificant, but can add up quickly, and more importantly makes players feel like the clock is ticking
You could be really unpleasant and run with poison counters, or create a superfriends deck full of planeswalkers.Whatever route you go, you're probably going to want more effects that proliferate, so cards like Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres and Tekuthal, Inquiry Dominus are a perfect fit