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Man-o'-WarutilityBudget$0.13Classic blue bounce creature that returns a permanent on entry, giving a similar tempo role without the drawback. It is cheaper on board presence and much more reliable.Aether AdeptutilityBudget$0.12Same functional effect as a creature-based bounce spell, but it targets only a creature. It provides a clean tempo play in the same color and cost range.Voidmage Apprenticeutility$0.38Blue utility creature that interacts while being on the battlefield, giving a similar small-tempo/control role. It is not bounce, but it serves as a cheap disruptive creature in the same color.ShriekmawremovalBudget$0.22A removal creature that sacrifices itself for value, similar to Time Elemental's transient body. It fills the role of a creature that converts into a spell-like effect.Vodalian Illusionistutility$0.24Blue creature with a tap-based tempo effect that can disrupt a permanent. It is closer in feel as a utility creature that trades itself or its activation for board control.Kor Skyfisherutility$0.57A cheap creature that can bounce a permanent you control, giving a similar tempo/value play. While it works differently, it is often used for repeated ETB synergies like a reusable utility creature.Dream StalkerutilityBudget$0.19Another cheap blue creature that returns a permanent you control when it enters, enabling tempo and ETB loops. It is a budget-friendly functional cousin to creature-based bounce effects.Venser, Shaper Savantutility$0.72Stronger instant-speed tempo creature that returns a spell or permanent to hand. It occupies a similar blue control/tempo niche, but with much higher flexibility.
