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Spell PiercecounterspellBudget$0.29A very close one-mana blue interactive spell that counters noncreature spells unless their controller pays extra mana. It fills the same early-game protection and tempo role as Swan Song.DispelcounterspellBudget$0.95Another 1-mana blue instant that efficiently answers opposing instants. It is narrower than Swan Song but similarly serves as cheap stack interaction.Miscastcounterspell$6.32A one-mana blue counterspell aimed at instants and sorceries, which overlaps heavily with Swan Song’s target range. It is a strong functional alternative for protecting your own spell or stopping key interaction.AnnulcounterspellBudget$0.42A 1-mana blue answer to enchantments and artifact spells, partially overlapping Swan Song’s anti-enchantment role. It is narrower but excellent in metas with cheap artifacts and enchantments.DelaycounterspellBudget$1.50A cheap blue counterspell that temporarily removes a spell from the stack by suspending it. Like Swan Song, it is efficient interaction that can disrupt a critical turn.Arcane DenialcounterspellBudget$2.53A universally useful cheap counterspell that trades card flow for flexibility. It is a common upgrade in decks that want a one- or two-mana answer to any spell.An Offer You Can't RefusecounterspellBudget$3.32A one-mana blue counterspell that hits any noncreature spell, very similar in tempo role to Swan Song. The downside token is often less punishing than it looks, making it a premium substitute.NegatecounterspellBudget$0.54A classic cheap counterspell for noncreature spells, overlapping Swan Song’s core use case. It lacks the enchantment-specific upside but cleanly answers many of the same threats.
