This is better viewed as a single target removal spell with mass removal capabilities rather than a mass removal spell as its primary function
For "Tree Tops" themes, I gravitate towards Pokmon like Honchkrow V, Tropius, or Tangela, where the artwork often depicts them high up in trees
Some saying they wont open them (which makes the people saying but I wanted them to give to my kids to open mad), etc, etc, etc
This sets Ralph up to gain anywhere between three and five lore counters each turn you choose to quest with him
You can add Eevee (from Wisdom of Sea and Sky) and regular Flareon (from Eevee Grove) to handle early-game while you get Ho-Oh EX ready, and create a winning Fire deck that drives your opponent insane with all the switch-outs and Energy generation
We can even maximize the Food production with cards like Meria, Scholar of Antiquity