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Sower of Temptationutility$5.76Steals a creature outright when it enters, filling a similar anti-creature theft role in blue. It is repeatable through blink/reanimation and can permanently swing a board state.Control Magicutility$0.77A classic blue enchantment that permanently takes control of a creature, serving as a stronger ongoing version of creature theft. It is broader in duration, though not a replacement effect like Gather Specimens.DominateutilityBudget$0.29Acts as instant-speed creature control by taking a creature until end of turn, similar in color and tactical role. It is weaker long term but can be used defensively or offensively at instant speed.Willbreakerutility$1.43Turns targeting into creature theft, which can function as a blue way to steal opposing creatures midgame. While not a direct replacement, it serves a similar control/theft role.Cultural Exchangeutility$4.63Can swap your smaller creatures for the opponent's best ones, producing a similar game-swinging theft effect. It is more symmetrical and narrower in setup, but can be devastating in creature-heavy boards.Blatant Thieveryutility$1.54A high-end blue theft spell that can take multiple permanents, including creatures, and dramatically shift the board. It occupies a similar 'steal your stuff' role at a higher mana bracket.Aethersnatchutility$1.24Can counter an opponent's creature spell and put it onto the battlefield under your control, closely mirroring the 'creatures enter under your control' theme. It is more expensive but works as a direct spell-steal analogue.Treacheryutility$37.09A powerful blue creature theft effect that can immediately stabilize a board and generate mana advantage. It is a classic strict upgrade in many commander-style environments because it can effectively be cast for free.
