Lightning Boltremoval$2.13One-mana red burn spell that can hit any target, serving the same early-game removal or reach role with more damage.
Play with Fireremoval$0.22A cheap red instant that can hit any target and provide a small amount of scry value, filling the same flexible burn slot.
Shockremoval$0.30Classic red 1-mana damage spell that deals 2 damage to any target, matching the core function exactly.
Wild Slashremoval$0.20Very similar 1-mana burn spell for creature removal or finishing damage, with a slight upside against prevention effects.
Spear Spewerutility$0.22A cheap red damage source that can repeatedly pressure life totals or small creatures, occupying a similar low-cost red utility role.
Abundant Harvestutility$0.08Not direct damage, but in red decks with splash considerations it can serve the same cheap early-game slot as a low-cost utility spell.
Bump in the Nightremoval$0.16Another one-mana damage spell that provides efficient direct damage at the same cost, though it targets players only.
Candletrapremoval$0.13A low-cost answer in the same general early-interaction category, though it removes by locking down rather than dealing damage.