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Counterspellcountermagic$0.98The classic unconditional counterspell in the same color, serving as a direct upgrade in flexibility. It handles any spell instead of only creature spells.Negatecountermagic$0.54A cheap two-mana permission spell in blue that fills a similar reactive role. It trades creature-only specificity for broader noncreature interaction.Essence Capturecountermagic$0.12It is the closest functional cousin, countering a creature spell for the same cost. It adds a +1/+1 counter upside if you control a creature.Cancelcountermagic$0.10A straightforward two-colorless-and-blue counterspell that performs the same defensive job. It is broader than Essence Scatter, though a bit less mana-efficient than premium options.Remove Soulcountermagic$0.17This is the most direct historical analog to Essence Scatter, countering a creature spell at the same rate. It is effectively the same role with a different printing history.Essence Backlashcountermagic$0.15It also targets a creature spell on the stack, making it a similar creature-specific answer. Instead of simply countering, it punishes the creature's controller with damage equal to its power.Spell Snarecountermagic$0.38A cheap blue permission spell that plays a similar protective role early in the game. It is narrower by mana value, but often stronger against the right targets.Arcane Denialcountermagic$2.53A flexible two-mana counterspell that can answer the same threats and many more. It gives the opponent cards, but is a strong budget-friendly functional upgrade in many decks.
