Hero's Downfallremoval$0.14Flexible black removal that can hit creatures or planeswalkers. It occupies the same midrange black interaction slot as a clean answer spell.
Ob Nixilis's Crueltyremoval$0.09Black removal at a similar mana value that can answer many creatures and exile them if they would die. It is a close functional peer for handling problematic threats.
Vraska's Contemptremoval$0.39Instant-speed exile removal that cleanly answers creatures or planeswalkers. It is a stronger upgrade in flexibility while staying in the same broad effect family.
Bedevilremoval$0.45A removal spell with a slightly broader target range, trading color restriction for artifact and planeswalker interaction. It serves the same premium answer role in black-based decks.
Feed the Swarmremoval$0.79Black's flexible answer to creatures or enchantments, giving black access to otherwise hard-to-remove permanents. It is similar as a catch-all removal spell in black.
Murderremoval$0.17Straightforward black creature removal at a comparable spot on the curve. It is a clean budget-friendly substitute for single-target destruction effects.
Go for the Throatremoval$0.49Efficient black creature kill spell that is often a premium early-to-midgame answer. It is a common functional replacement when you just need to remove a creature.
Cast Downremoval$0.67Cheap instant-speed removal for most nonlegendary creatures, giving black a very efficient answer. It fills the same role as a reliable creature removal spell, though with a restriction.