The last ability of Nine Lives triggers no matter how it leaves the battlefield
There are six colors of ink, with Constructed decks limited to a maximum of two
Doubling Season is one of the few cards of its type that can double the counters that are placed on planeswalkers, letting you use their final and often strongest abilities as soon as they come into play
Although it fits a nice spot on the curve, you dont need to play it on turn three against the red removal decks, and instead can wait until Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants or Lyra Dawnbringer can help it survive those removal spells when youre not under too much pressure
Alternatively, blinking the card will remove the counters, which can be another good reason to do so
(2024-09-20) To manifest dread, look at the top two cards of your library