White-black bats benefit from both gaining and, counterintuitively, losing life
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It was, of course, not so hot in practice
These decks dominated the Expanded format, and Chip-Chip Ice Axe was a roleplayer that made sure opponents couldn't draw out of a 'hand lock' by making sure they always drew their worst card
Other types have caught up, from Stokezard for fire, Pichu for electric, and Energy Switch - there are dozen different options that have caught up with and even surpassed Misty
Intrepid Paleontologist must be under your control in order to start casting a Dinosaur creature spell using its last ability, but it doesn't need to stay under your control throughout that process or be under your control as the spell resolves