A two Ink 1/1 with one Lore wasnt impressive back in The First Chapter, never mind in todays game
That two ink you get when hes banished is ready to go next turn
They also suffer from any drawbacks that creatures have, like summoning sickness
Absolute Virtue Aettir and Priwen Clive, Ifrit's Dominant Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Planet's Champion Emet-Selch, Unsundered Esper Terra Gogo, Master of Mimicry Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Ifrit, Warden of Inferno Kefka, Court Mage Kefka, Ruler of Ruin Lightning, Army of One Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Terra, Magical Adept Vivi Ornitier Y'shtola Rhul Yuna, Hope of Spira
Robin Hood Sneaky Sleuth and Shenzi Head Hyena serve to gain plenty of Lore for similar reasons
Not only is it great for card draw and challenging opponents, but it also has the option of being able to quest for two lore