Adding or subtracting 1 to a creature's power will give it +1/+0 or -1/0, respectively
Magic: The Gathering - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Collector Booster Box
Vigilance, reach, trample Ward (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .) Choose a Background (You can have a Background as a second commander.) Vigilance, reach, trample Ward (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays .) Choose a Background (You can have a Background as a second commander.) Legendary Creature - Warrior Bear Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Reach At the beginning of each combat, double the power and toughness of each creature you control until end of turn
You can counter a spell that has the Cascade keyword, but the Cascade effect still triggers
If threats are what win you the game, removal is what keeps your opponent from winning the game