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Mana Leakcounterspell$0.45A very similar two-mana soft counterspell that taxes the opponent unless they pay extra mana. It is one of the closest functional equivalents to Lofty Denial in blue.Force Spikecounterspell$6.17This is the closest one-mana tax counter, forcing the opponent to pay {1} or have their spell countered. It is cheaper but narrower and usually weaker later in the game.Censorcounterspell$0.22A similar early-game tempo counterspell that taxes the opponent with an optional higher-value mode. It plays a comparable role in blue decks that want cheap interaction.Spell Piercecounterspell$0.29Another efficient blue tax counter that punishes noncreature spells unless the controller pays {2}. It is often stronger in the early turns but narrower in targets.Miscastcounterspell$6.32A one-mana counterspell that taxes instants and sorceries unless the controller pays {2}. It fills a similar tempo-protection role at a lower cost.Stern Dismissalutility$0.11While not a counterspell, it is a cheap blue tempo interaction spell that protects your board by bouncing a threat or blocker. It often occupies a similar slot in low-cost interaction suites.Condescendcounterspell$0.47A scalable counterspell that still functions as a soft tax counter at low X values. It is broader than Lofty Denial and can scry, making it a flexible upgrade in some decks.Dazecounterspell$1.75A classic tempo counter that effectively taxes the opponent unless they can pay extra, often for free by returning an Island. It is a stronger tempo card but has a different cost profile.
