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Typhoid Ratsutility$0.22Another very cheap creature with deathtouch that can deter attacks and trade up with larger threats. It fills the same early defensive role, though it is black instead of green.Llanowar Augurutility$0.17A one-mana green deathtouch creature that can trade with almost anything in combat. It is a similarly efficient early-game body with a defensive combat role.Sedge ScorpionutilityBudget$0.05A classic one-mana deathtouch creature in green that performs the same blocker-and-trade-up function. It is very close in cost and purpose.Wasteland Viperutility$0.18A green one-drop with deathtouch that can also be bloodrushed for combat tricks. It serves the same low-cost deterrent role with a bit of extra flexibility.Narnam Renegadeutility$0.34A one-mana deathtouch creature that often comes down as a strong early blocker or attacker. It is a similar cheap threat that can profitably interact in combat.Ambush Viperutility$0.24A flash deathtouch creature that functions as a surprise blocker or combat trick. It has the same body cost, but trades a more reactive play pattern for immediate ambush potential.Deadly Recluseutility$0.12A low-cost green deathtouch creature that helps control combat and discourage attacks. It is a similar defensive card, though it costs one more mana and has reach.Queen Allenal of Ruadachutility$0.26Not a deathtouch creature, but it is a cheap green-adjacent creature that supports board presence and can influence combat. This is a looser functional match, but still a small, efficient creature in the same mana range.
