OK, that might be a bit dramatic
The power and toughness comparison that determines if a +1/+1 counter gets placed happens when the trigger resolves, so a well-timed pump-or-shrink spell can stop that from happening
1) Dark Ritual None of the above instants would be as powerful as they are without the existence of the best mana acceleration card on this side of Black Lotus
If you manage to blink it with an Ephemerate or Momentary Blink before your turn, then you can go ahead and cripple an additional player as well
M Charizard-EX #13 ($50-70), M Charizard-EX #101/108 ($40-60), Charizard-EX #12 ($30-50), Flying Pikachu ($25-45), Surfing Pikachu ($25-40)
2021-03-19 For spells with in their mana costs, use the value chosen for X to determine the spells mana value