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GuttersnipepayoffBudget$0.28A classic spell-slinger payoff that converts every instant or sorcery into direct damage to opponents, much like Electrostatic Field. It hits each opponent for more damage per spell, but costs more mana.Thermo-AlchemistpayoffBudget$0.24Another cheap red defender-style engine that repeatedly pings when you cast spells and can also untap to deal damage. It plays a very similar role in spell-heavy decks.Firebrand Archerpayoff$0.49Triggers on noncreature spells to deal damage to each opponent, closely matching the spell-cast payoff pattern. It is a close functional equivalent with the same cost.Kessig Flamebreatherpayoff$3.18A modern version of the same effect, pinging each opponent whenever you cast a noncreature spell. It mirrors the deck role almost exactly.Syr Carah, the BoldpayoffBudget$0.19Rewards spell casting by dealing damage to each opponent when you play instants and sorceries from the top of your library. It is a stronger but less direct spell-slinger payoff.Storm-Kiln Artistramp$3.90Not a direct damage engine, but it serves the same spell-heavy red shell by turning each instant and sorcery into Treasure acceleration. It is a common upgrade path for red spells decks.Wee DragonautsfinisherBudget$0.09A similar cheap spell-synergy creature that grows with each instant or sorcery cast. It fills a comparable aggressive role in Izzet-style spells decks, though it does not deal direct damage.Runaway Steam-Kinramp$3.28This is another red two-drop that rewards repeated spell casting, though by generating mana counters rather than pings. It is a strong functional substitute in aggressive spell decks.
