The trance took 6 years to get even with High Tide, and most of the time it wasn't needed much at all. The main villain claimed to be a guy, but I don't believe it. The card game was terribad overall.

One the other hand, the ability learning then equipping them was cool, and CHOCOBO HOT/COLD TOOK TOO MUCH OF MY LIFE AWAY!!!... Seriously overpowered stuff from chocobo hot/cold if you do it while you're playing through the story *cough*ROBE OF LORDS BEFORE TERRA OR EARLIER*cough*