***** counter doesnt work when Bug when Sludge Monster is bounced
I played a Sludge Monster and put a ***** Counter on a Cleanup Crew, which then lost all abilities and turned into a 2/2 Creature. Then, my Sludge Monster was bounced by my enemy back into my hand, which then caused the Cleanup Crew to become a 6/6 again. I don't know if the ability was also still there, because it was only an ETB-ability. Same thing happened with a Vectore Glider, which regained stats and Flying, after my Sludge Horror was bounced. When i play the Sludge Monster again, the ***** Counters seemed to work again, suggesting that it needs the Sludge Monster on the Battlefield to function properly.
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[Deleted User] commented
You answered your own question. Without the Sludge Monster on the battlefield these counters have no effect