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Terminateremoval$0.43Efficient creature removal in the same color pair, with the key upside of destroying any creature without regeneration restrictions. It lacks the kicker damage rider, but is a cleaner, cheaper answer.Bedevilremoval$0.45A broader Rakdos removal spell that can hit creatures, artifacts, or planeswalkers. It fills a similar flexible removal slot at instant speed, though at a slightly higher cost.Dreadboreremoval$0.42Reliable Rakdos removal that answers creatures or planeswalkers. Sorcery speed is the main drawback, but it is a very close functional substitute for black-red spot removal.Dark TemperremovalBudget$0.04Very close in theme and color identity, removing a creature and scaling when red mana is involved. It is less universally efficient, but it captures the same black-red damage/removal feel.Grim Afflictionremoval$0.40A black removal-adjacent spell that weakens creatures and can finish them indirectly through -1/-1 counters. It plays a similar role in removing opposing threats, though it is not a true destroy spell.Murderremoval$0.17Straightforward black instant-speed creature removal with no color restriction except being creature-based. It is a clean, budget-friendly substitute for the nonblack creature kill part of Agonizing Demise.Hero's Downfallremoval$0.14Premium instant-speed removal that can hit creatures or planeswalkers. It is a stronger, more versatile option in black, though it costs less and lacks the kicker-style damage bonus.Ob Nixilis's Crueltyremoval$0.09Kills a creature at instant speed while also giving incidental exile-based utility via the raid-like damage rider. It’s a strong black alternative for removing larger threats.
