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Bone Splintersremoval$0.12Single-target creature removal in black at a similar mana value, with a sacrifice-style downside rather than equipment utility. It plays the same role of answering an opposing creature for a low upfront cost.Dead Weightremoval$0.04Efficient black removal that shrinks a creature permanently instead of only until end of turn. It is a budget-friendly, lower-cost answer to small and medium creatures.Disfigureremoval$0.06Very close in function to Bat'leth's ETB shrink effect, dealing with small creatures at instant speed. It is the cheapest comparable black removal option.Drown in Ichorremoval$0.99This also gives a creature -2/-2 and can serve as a removal spell or combat trick. It matches Bat'leth’s immediate shrink effect most closely while adding flexibility.Weaknessremoval$0.51Classic black enchantment-based removal that functions as efficient creature shrinking. It is a low-cost, budget alternative to handling early threats.Murderremoval$0.17Straightforward black creature removal at roughly the same point on the curve. Unlike Bat'leth, it destroys rather than shrinks, making it a broader answer.Go for the Throatremoval$0.49Premium black spot removal that cleanly answers most creatures for two mana. It fills the same practical role of clearing a blocker or threat from the board.Grafted Wargearequipment$0.26Similar as a colorless Equipment that boosts power and comes with an enters-the-battlefield play pattern. It is a more aggressive equipment option, though its drawback is much harsher.
