Vodalian Hypnotistutility$0.18A cheap blue creature in the same early-game slot, though it trades simple blocking for repeatable hand disruption.Coral Merfolkutility$0.10Very similar as a 2-mana blue creature with straightforward stats and no extra complexity, fitting the same defensive role.Aegis Turtleutility$0.05Another low-cost blue defensive creature that is meant to stall attacks and buy time.Guard Gomazoautility$0.62Functions as a strong early blocker, often better at stopping attackers than a vanilla 0/3 body.Merfolk of the Pearl Tridentutility$0.60Same tribal-blue early creature slot, offering a cheap body with simple board presence.Tidebinder Mageutility$0.31A similar blue 2-drop that impacts the battlefield while still fitting aggressive or defensive tempo decks.Silvergill Adeptcard_draw$0.37Also a blue 2-drop Merfolk, though it replaces pure toughness with card advantage.Welkin Ternutility$0.17A comparable cheap blue creature that helps stabilize early, though it blocks less effectively on the ground.
