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Remandremoval$0.80A close blue tempo counterspell that stops a spell for a turn and replaces itself, similar to Delay's use as a soft answer to buy time.Mana LeakremovalBudget$0.45Another classic 2-mana blue counterspell that functions as early tempo interaction, often countering the same kinds of threats Delay can delay.Memory LapseremovalBudget$0.36This counters a spell and puts it on top of its owner's library, creating a strong temporary setback like Delay's time-buying effect.Arcane Denialremoval$2.53A 2-mana flexible counterspell that trades immediate tempo for card draw, serving the same reactive blue control role.Counterspellremoval$0.98The cleanest strict upgrade to Delay in pure efficiency, providing unconditional spell denial at the same mana cost.SyncopateremovalBudget$0.18A scalable blue counterspell that exiles the spell it counters, offering similar interaction with a different cost structure.Spell PierceremovalBudget$0.29A cheaper soft counter that protects tempo decks by stopping key noncreature spells early, similar to Delay's disruptive role.NegateremovalBudget$0.54A straightforward 2-mana counterspell for noncreature spells, often filling the same interaction slot in blue decks.
