Greed predated Necropotence as the first black enchantment that turned life points into a resource that could be traded for cards, but good old Necro was much more efficient
Its also worth noting that in Hazduhrs surprisingly comprehensive lore, its stated above almost everything else that hes old, ill, and will probably be dead in a couple years
Another strategy, however, is to use monster effects with the same cost, but better long-term strength
Mickey Mouse, True Friend An extremely dependable card for a fair cost Its little surprise that Disney mascot Mickey Mouse ranks as not just one of the best Lorcana cards in The First Chapter, but makes multiple appearances on this list
While the price of a normal Uxie isn't too bad, Uxie Level X has become one of the most expensive cards in our format because of its draw ability and Machamp-stopping power, so don't feel too bad if you can't afford one - a lot of people can't