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Go for the Throatremoval$0.49Efficient black instant-speed creature removal with a similar destroy effect. It is much cheaper, though it cannot hit artifact creatures.Hero's Downfallremoval$0.14A clean instant-speed removal spell that destroys a creature, serving the same core interaction role. It is more flexible because it can also hit planeswalkers.Murderremoval$0.17Straightforward unconditional creature removal in black that fills the same basic function. It is less restrictive than Dark Withering, though it lacks madness synergy.Defileremoval$1.76Cheap black removal that scales well in mono-black decks and can take down most creatures. It is narrower in deck construction but far more mana-efficient.Terrorremoval$2.24Classic destroy-target-creature removal with a restriction similar in spirit to Dark Withering's nonblack clause. It remains a solid budget substitute for black instant removal.Cast Downremoval$0.67Efficient black instant removal for most nonlegendary creatures, serving the same single-target kill role. It is cheaper and easier to cast, though slightly more restrictive.Infernal Graspremoval$7.00A very efficient instant-speed creature kill spell that performs the same battlefield role. The life loss is the tradeoff for dramatically lower mana cost.
