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One of the easiest ways to add counters to your creatures is with the earthbend keyword action

It wasn't until years later and the release of Kaladesh and it's follow up Aether Revolt that Dwarves got a significant boost in support with cards like Depala, Pilot ExemplarDepala, Pilot Exemplar and Sram, Senior EdificerSram, Senior Edificer

Laevateinn the Burning Blade X FIRE Link 2 [ Warrior / LinkEffect ] ATK 1000 DEF - 2 FIRE monsters During the Main Phase (Quick Effect): You can Tribute 1 other FIRE monster, then target 1 FIRE monster in your GY with the same original Type but a lower original Level than that monster

In case they don't negate them, you can sense if they still have some form of negation and play accordingly or just play knowing there's no opposition coming from your opponent

This is usually offset by some seriously powerful effects, and this is definitely true for Shinobirds