Inquisition of Kozilek Very comparable to Duress but rather than be stronger or weaker depending on the matchup it is much more so based on the stage of the game
Now get this, the set actually introduces new mechanics like "Initiative" and "Background" to spice up the action with fresh strategic layers
Goad is one of the most entertaining ways to steer combat in your favor: perfect for Commander decks that want to play the long game without taking all the hits
Second, you could just sacrifice a token generated by Grist or Formless Genesis
There was also an artifact sub-theme, with a new artifact token type, Mutagen, introduced, which could splash +1/+1 counters around
You can't make an army like the Imperium and your creatures won't be as big as the Tyranids so you want to bide your time and wait come back from near death with a board wipe and a mass reanimation effect