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Go for the ThroatremovalBudget$0.49Efficient black instant removal that destroys most creatures at the same cost. It is slightly narrower because it misses artifact creatures, but it fills the same early-game kill spell role.Heartless ActremovalBudget$0.19Cheap instant-speed creature removal that handles most threats for two mana. It is more flexible against counters than Malicious Affliction, though it cannot hit countered creatures.Infernal Graspremoval$7.00A very close functional substitute as a two-mana black instant that destroys any creature. The life loss is the main drawback, but it is broader because it has no color restriction.Power Word KillremovalBudget$0.12Another efficient two-mana black instant removal spell that cleanly answers many nonartifact, nongland creatures. It is narrower than Malicious Affliction in different ways, but fills the same spot in a deck.Ultimate PriceremovalBudget$0.08Directly comparable black instant creature removal that destroys a multicolored or monocolored nonland creature. It is cheaper in flexibility than Malicious Affliction but often trades up on efficiency.EliminateremovalBudget$0.09Low-cost instant removal for small and medium creatures, useful in the same reactive black slot. It is cheaper but less universal, making it a budget-friendly alternative.Cast DownremovalBudget$0.67Two-mana black instant removal that destroys most nonlegendary creatures. It is similar in speed and purpose, with a different restriction that can matter in Commander and constructed formats.Bitter Triumphremoval$2.31Modern black removal that can kill nearly any creature or planeswalker at instant speed. It is a strict upgrade in many decks if the discard cost is acceptable.
