mtg cards with counters Rules Text: twice that many, counters, 24 Solemnity MTG - Amonkhet Remastered

Alternatively, you can play a Bodyguard alongside Robin Hood, Daydreamer - such as Baloo, von Bruinwald XIII or Little John, Robins Pal - thereby forcing opponent/s to challenge them first, before they can try to take on the card thats currently pulling in four lore a turn

This is a downside if you're removing +1/+1 counters or similar, but removing a lore counter from a saga is all upside, keeping it in play for another turn and rebuying your earlier saga abilities

Shield Bearer (Ice Age) | Illustration by Dan Frazier Banding is a static ability that changes the rules of combat by grouping creatures into a band. The keyword changes who can decide how combat damage is assigned

A well-timed Rivers Rebuke can achieve a similar result against the most threatening player for a fraction of the price.