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Master Decoyutility$0.15Functions as a repeatable white tap effect that can control combat and neutralize an opposing creature for a turn, much like Guard Dogs protects your board. It is a classic white utility creature in the same mana range.Icatian JavelineersutilityBudget$0.02Another cheap white creature with a tap-based defensive role, giving you a board presence that can interact repeatedly. It is not as color-specific, but serves as a comparable small utility creature.Kitsune Blademasterutility$0.13A white creature that can win or deter combat through repeated board presence and combat scaling. It fills a similar white creature slot that contributes to combat control.Dueling Groundsprotection$7.21Like Guard Dogs, it changes combat in a white way to reduce how much damage creatures can deal. It is broader and more powerful, but in the same defensive combat-control space.Pacifismremoval$0.10A simple white answer to shut down an opposing creature’s combat damage, matching the defensive purpose of Guard Dogs. It lacks repeatability, but is a direct budget-style equivalent.Charmed Griffinutility$0.20Provides a white flying body that can help defend while advancing board presence, similar to a white utility creature that protects you. It is less controlling, but occupies a similar support role.Wall of Glareprotection$0.42A classic white defensive creature that prevents attacks from getting through, serving the same protective gameplan. It does not target specific creatures, but it is a strong functional cousin.Kor Havenprotection$15.08This land repeatedly prevents damage from an attacking creature, which is very close in function to Guard Dogs’ combat prevention. It is a stronger long-game defensive tool in white decks.
