The first stage, which I will call "theory crafting", was when Richard Garfield developed the core concepts of the game and mostly worked by himself
White has a handful of decent ramping options as well, such as Kor Cartographer, Boreas Charger, and Knight of the White Orchid - each of which will help find you more Plains in a pinch
Palkia 20 Leafeon Grass 90 Leafy Cyclone (90) During your next turn, this Pokmon can't attack
Without Evolution, Pokmon TCG's Aggro Decks are Rampant Pokmon-V are overpowered, circumvent the game's tried-and-true evolution mechanics, and facilitate one-hit knockouts, making it difficult for players to oppose them with traditional Pokmon
I'm not really feeling it myself, though it's a great inclusion at the precon level to appeal to newer players
This is the history of Exodia