has offered different, specialized versions of dueling called Speed Duel and Rush Duel, which feature simplified mechanics and remove later introduced gimmicks like XYZ and Pendulum summons
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2: Create a 2/2 white Cat Soldier creature token named Ajani's Pridemate with "Whenever you gain life, put a +1/+1 counter on this token." 0: If you have at least 15 life more than your starting life total, exile Ajani and each artifact and creature your opponents control
By throwing down a blanket -2/-2 on your opponents creatures, you can reliably wipe out plenty of creatures as soon as Elesh Norn enters the battlefield
Between the explore, evolve, and adapt mechanics, theres no shortage of abilities in Simic colors that add +1/+1 counters