I was a big fan of Maul of the Skyclaves, which had a very similar feel: White equipment for three mana, attaches for free when it enters the battlefield, four mana to equip, +2 power and flying
1 Alakazam (7), 2 Blastoise (7), 3 Chansey (7), 4 Charizard (7), 5 Clefairy (7), 6 Gyarados (5), 7 Hitmonchan (7), 9 Magneton (7), 10 Mewtwo (6), 11 Nidoking (6), 12 Ninetales (6), 13 Poliwrath (7), 14 Raichu (7), 15 Venusaur (7) and 16 Zapdos (6)
Anvil of Bogardan also does a decent Howling Mine impression and would see more play if it wasnt so expensive
This particular printing can be found in Vivid Voltage Blister Packs
Cards similar to Writhing Necromass include Ghoultree
The Ultra Rares introduced in this era have consistently carried significant weight with collectors, and pairing that rarity with one of the communitys most beloved Pokmon meant expectations were always going to be sky-high