It's important to note that he doesn't lose the counters when you use the ability, meaning that you can take advantage of the ability as you ramp up to the desired amount of counters you want (assuming you can't get them on him immediately)
Importantly, Drogskol Captain is also a 2/2 flyer for three mana, meaning that were not just paying for an effect, were also paying for a threat
Id say it passes the test, though Im not sure Im playing outside of counters decks
5 Promise of Aclazotz / Foul Rebirth A promise of demons
Moonshadow Mythic, 386 This Showcase card is another great example of the beauty inherent even in darkness, with this hungry, many-limbed Moonshadow creature
And Lightning Helix is overrated