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Shockremoval$0.30This is the cleanest functional equivalent: 1 mana instant that deals 2 damage to any target, but without the scry rider.Lightning Boltremoval$2.13Same one-mana red burn slot with broader damage output. It is a strict upgrade in most cases because 3 damage answers more creatures and can finish players faster.Burst Lightningremoval$9.01Very similar flexible burn spell at low cost. It can act as a Shock early and scale into a stronger removal spell later.StrangleremovalBudget$0.11Another cheap red instant that cleanly removes small creatures or pings players. It lacks face-targeting card selection, but fills the same early interaction role.Phoenix Chickutility$0.26While not direct removal, this is a low-cost red aggressive card that often pairs with cheap burn like Play with Fire in red decks. It occupies the same fast red slot in aggressive shells.Skewer the Criticsremoval$0.21Efficient red burn spell that commonly costs one mana and deals 3 damage. It serves the same aggressive removal/finisher function, often as a stronger but conditionally discounted option.Wizard's Lightningremoval$0.26Same general function as cheap instant-speed burn, with a tribal discount. It is a strict upgrade in Wizard-heavy decks because it deals 3 damage instead of 2.Rending Flameremoval$0.13A scalable red burn spell that can target creatures or players, similar to Play with Fire’s versatility. It costs more, but provides a stronger late-game removal mode.
