Leyline of the Guildpact can help with mana fixing, though wont actually set you ahead, as would Three Tree Mascot (which also counts as a doctor)
played: 3.003.000000000 5% of decksPercentage of decks that could play both Channel the Bleak Expanse and Count Your Blessings (Yellow) that play both
Whenever an opponent discards a noncreature, nonland card, draw a card
After all, if you're going to make a huge Hydra that folks are probably going to have to remove at some point, you'd better at least protect it
However, the way red decks featuring a swarm of small creatures plays out against many other decks is you having a bunch of little creatures while they have a single good blocker like a Courser of Kruphix or Deathmist Raptor trying to brick-wall your team
Its fun, nostalgic, and wallet-friendly for those who want to keep hold of some Pokmon magic without the extra calories