Lion flame

Place a level counter on it for each {r} mana payed
Level 1-3 Lion flame is a 1/1 and is +0/+1
for each level
Level 4-6 Lion flame is a 2/1 and is +0/+1
for each level and gains Lifelink
Level 7-9 Lion flame is a 4/1 and is +1/+1
for each level and Gains Lifelink and Trample