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Spelljackcounterspell$1.66A big blue counterspell that not only stops a spell but also steals it, filling a similar high-end tempo/control role to Draining Whelk.Mystic Snakecounterspell$2.53Provides creature-based countermagic with flash, playing a very similar reactive role while being cheaper and in Simic colors.Venser, Shaper Savantutility$0.72Flash creature interaction that can answer spells or permanents, offering a similar surprise-control play pattern.Disruptive PitmagecounterspellBudget$0.13A blue creature that can counter spells directly from the battlefield, making it a close functional cousin in creature-based permission.Murder of CrowsutilityBudget$0.04A flash flying creature that rewards interaction and fits blue instant-speed creature play, though it doesn't counter spells directly.Aether Channelerutility$1.10A flexible blue flash creature with a trigger-based control effect, often used for tempo and value in the same kind of decks.Foilcounterspell$1.21A blue permission spell that can counter anything under certain discard conditions, serving the same high-impact defensive role.Voidslimecounterspell$1.34A hard counter with added versatility, similar to Draining Whelk's ability to answer nearly anything at instant speed.
