
This creature enters with four +1/+0 counters on it.
This creature can't be blocked by artifact creatures.
At end of combat, if this creature attacked or blocked this combat, remove a +1/+0 counter from it.
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: Put up to X +1/+0 counters on this creature. This ability can't cause the total number of +1/+0 counters on this creature to be greater than four. Activate only during your upkeep.
Illustrated by Terese Nielsen · Fifth Edition · #357
2008-10-01
When Clockwork Steed's last ability resolves, you can choose to put fewer than X +1/+0 counters on it.
2008-10-01
If Clockwork Steed has four or fewer +1/+0 counters on it when its last ability resolves, it can wind up with a maximum of four such counters on it. If it has four or more +1/+0 counters on it, the ability will have no effect.
2004-10-04
Loses a counter even if it is affected by a Fog-like effect which prevents it from dealing damage.
2004-10-04
Can attack or block even if it has no counters.