This should be one of the first ramp considerations in almost every deck, because of the flexibility it provides
In my opinion, this is a below average basic Pokemon card
That said, there are some clear synergies that this sort of design enables that seem worth pointing out
Cao Ren, Wei Commander Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen Liu Bei, Lord of Shu Lu Bu, Master-at-Arms Lu Meng, Wu General Lu Xun, Scholar General Ma Chao, Western Warrior Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Quan, Lord of Wu Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Yuan Shao, the Indecisive Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang He, Wei General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Just being a one drop that taps for a green mana is a what it is all about
Then, give up to 1 of your opponent's Characters 2 cost during this turn