Budget Alternatives to Life Matrix

Hovel Hurler $0.07 3R/WR/W · Giant Warrior This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it. Sage of the Fang $0.08 2G · Human Druid When this creature enters, put a +1/+1 counter on target creature. Brambleback Brute $0.10 2R · Giant Warrior This creature enters with two -1/-1 counters on it. Cocoon $0.18 G · Aura Enchant creature you control Nim Devourer $0.21 3BB · Zombie This creature gets +1/+0 for each artifact you control. Kheru Goldkeeper $0.35 1BGU · Dragon Flying Mtenda Griffin $0.35 3W · Griffin Flying Evolution Vat $0.47 3 · Artifact {3}, {T}: Tap target creature and put a +1/+1 counter on it. Energy Vortex $0.71 3UU · Enchantment As this enchantment enters, choose an opponent. Mindbender Spores $1.18 2G · Fungus Wall Defender