That life gain and draw will easily pace you ahead of damage based wincons while digging for your answers
Banning it effectively neutered the combo, forcing it to be much slower and fairer
Wizards of the Coast adapted the cards for Western audiences while maintaining the original artwork by Ken Sugimori and other iconic Pokmon artists
You can start off by using the Lightning Helix minus, or if you're already in a state where your opponent isn't able to do much against you, you simply stop their stuff from untapping - even if it's just a land
2 - Electro, Assaulting Battery Another mono Red option, Electro, Assaulting Battery could be ideal for spellslinger decks since it stores red mana, then adds red mana as you play instants and sorceries
The standout performer: Pikachu ex SAR has nearly doubled since January