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CounterspellremovalBudget$0.98The classic clean two-mana hard counter in blue. It does not give mana back, but it fills the same core role of unconditional spell denial at the same efficiency.Arcane DenialremovalBudget$2.53A very efficient two-mana counterspell that trades card draw for broad targeting. It is one of the closest budget-friendly functional replacements for Mana Drain’s role as a cheap blue answer.NegateremovalBudget$0.54A cheap blue counterspell that handles most noncreature threats. It is narrower than Mana Drain, but serves the same tempo-control function at the same mana cost.MiscalculationremovalBudget$0.44A two-mana counterspell with cycling that can be cast as a flexible early answer. It is less powerful than Mana Drain, but similar in being an efficient blue interaction spell.DissolveremovalBudget$0.16A straightforward hard counter with scry for added selection. It costs one more mana than Mana Drain, but plays a similar control role as a reliable catch-all answer.DismissremovalBudget$0.28A hard counter that replaces Mana Drain’s mana burst with a card draw. It is a comparable four-mana blue control spell for decks that want universal interaction.Cryptic CommandutilityBudget$5.93A premium blue control spell that can counter while also providing additional utility. It is more expensive, but often serves the same high-end role in reactive blue decks.Swan SongremovalBudget$10.41An extremely efficient one-mana counter for noncreature spells. It is narrower than Mana Drain, but a strong tempo-positive alternative for protecting your game plan.
