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Leyline of Sanctityprotection$0.98It protects you from being targeted, which is the same core function as True Believer. It is stronger in many decks because it can start on the battlefield and also stops targeting from opponents’ spells and abilities.Witchbane OrbprotectionBudget$0.38It gives you hexproof, preventing opponents from targeting you, similar to True Believer’s anti-targeting protection. It is colorless, making it easier to fit into any deck.Aegis of the Godsprotection$1.17This is the closest functional match: it also gives you hexproof, preventing you from being targeted by opponents. It is a direct upgrade in wording and a near-identical role in Commander and other formats.Grand Abolisherprotection$13.96It doesn’t protect you from all targeting, but it shuts off opponents’ instant-speed interaction on your turn, serving a similar protective role. It is often used to force through key spells safely.Tajuru Preserverutility$3.92It protects you from sacrifice effects rather than targeting, but it fills a similar anti-interaction role in white-based defensive strategies. It is especially relevant against edict-style decks.Selfless Spiritprotection$1.24It provides board protection by sacrificing to give your creatures indestructible, which is a similar defensive slot in white decks. While it protects your board instead of your person, it serves a comparable protective function.Mother of Runesprotection$8.32It protects a creature from targeted removal and combat tricks, occupying a similar white utility role. It is not a personal shield like True Believer, but it is a classic low-cost protection creature.Giver of Runesprotection$10.09Like Mother of Runes, it offers repeatable protection for a creature against targeting and combat-based interaction. It is a modern, efficient alternative in the same defensive family.
