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Gods Willingprotection$0.10One-mana white protection spell that can save a creature from removal or combat damage while also granting a useful bonus. It is a close functional cousin to a defensive trick at the same cost.Emerge Unscathedprotection$0.35Cheap white combat trick that protects a creature through damage-based interaction and can be used more than once. It fills a similar defensive role for one mana.Ajani's Presenceprotection$0.15One-mana instant that protects a creature from destruction and can optionally save multiple creatures via strive. It overlaps as a low-cost defensive combat trick.Blacksmith's Skillprotection$0.29A premium one-mana protection spell that grants indestructible and hexproof to a creature. It serves the same save-a-creature role, often more broadly.Boros Charmprotection$5.00Although it costs more, one of its modes provides a powerful protection effect for a permanent or player. It is a strict upgrade in many defensive situations, but at a higher cost.Shelterprotection$4.84One-mana white trick that gives protection from a color and replaces itself by drawing a card. It serves a similar use as a protective combat trick with upside.Loran's Escapeprotection$0.85Very efficient protection spell that gives hexproof and indestructible to a creature or artifact. It is a strong functional equivalent for saving a key creature at instant speed.Apostle's Blessingprotection$0.28Flexible one-mana protection that can blank removal or combat damage by giving protection from a color or artifact. It is similar as a cheap save spell, especially in aggressive decks.
