Reconceptualize

Counter target creature spell with converted mana cost {x}.
Create a living weapon artifact equipment token with +X/+X and Equip: {x} where X is the converted mana cost of target creature.
"What a wonderful spell!.... You know somethings not quite right with it... what if we just tweaked it a bit. Ah yes, this is true perfection!."
— Dyson Reed, Immaterial Manipulator