I don't believe that. However your statement: 'go through IF WFI like tissues' suggested you were clearing them out quickly, and I didn't understand...
With Power Swell, they can be weapon masters for turn. More importantly you can buff the fast unit turn 2 and the slower unit turns 3&4. I see a lot...
Why not both? It's a little expensive focus-wise, but there's nothing prevent casting spells after the refuge move. Cast/upkeep Refuge on Sloan, move...