mtg negative counter commander deck o:"-1/-1 counter" t:"creature" f:modern · Scryfall Magic: The Gathering Search MTG Best Commander Creature -1/-1

You can also use Sundial of the Infinite to keep those dragons permanently

It doesnt see much play in Standard at present as its a bit slow, but that could change with the release of Innistrad: Crimson Vow or Kamigawa

Elminster | Illustration by Viktor Titov Scry is a card selection mechanic that lets you look at cards on top of your library and either rearrange them or put them on the bottom of your library instead

The only drawback here is it does mean that you probably aren't on universal grave hate pieces like Rest in Peace , but many of the targeted ones are still fair game and can often be recurred by this card