Check the rules beforehand as timings/games might be different, but tournament organizers should tell everyone before starting
Starting the duel with a whole 50% more life than your opponent is a huge advantage, especially given that Urza lets you dump excess or unused mana into direct damage
While not a written rule, no one else is going to want to take it, so just better to keep the pack clear
Temple Acolyte
Huatli doesnt take the number one spot for my favourite of 2023, but she is up there
All of the Merlin cards give an ability when returned to hand, like the Merlin Crab which gives another character +3 strength when challenging, when they are played, and when they leave play (which can be in the same turn for a super boost), and Madam Min returns cards to hand when played