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Acidic Slimeutility$0.19Green creature with deathtouch-like board presence and a defensive body, often filling a similar midrange utility slot. It trades combat keywords for a strong enters-the-battlefield removal effect.Hornet Queenutility$0.23Creates a similarly hard-to-attack board state with deathtouch-focused defense, especially in green creature decks. It is much bigger in board impact but costs more mana.Arasta of the Endless Webutility$1.04A green reach creature that helps stabilize against flyers and creates additional defensive value. It is cheaper and less combat-dominant, but fills a similar anti-air role.Basilisk Collarutility$3.77Gives deathtouch and helps any creature become a strong blocker or deterrent, echoing one of Mugato's main combat functions. It is an equipment rather than a creature, so the role is more flexible.Ishkanah, Grafwidowutility$35.06A green-black defensive creature centered on reach and board control, with an excellent anti-flyer posture. It is more expensive and in different colors, but plays a similar stabilizing role.Penumbra Spiderutility$0.19Classic green reach blocker that excels at holding off flyers and defending the ground. It lacks deathtouch, but it is a close budget analogue for the defensive role.Deadly Recluseutility$0.12A very efficient reach and deathtouch creature that performs the same combat deterrent job. It is far cheaper but significantly smaller, making it a budget alternative.Hornet Nestutility$0.47Punishes attackers and makes deathtouch tokens, creating a strong deterrent similar to Mugato's defensive pressure. It is more specialized and narrower, but can be even better in the right shell.
