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"Find me cards equivalent to: Mages' Contest"

Equivalent red instants to Mages' Contest that can counter spells are rare, since red almost never counters spells. Mages' Contest is unique in red for countering. Closest options are:
1. Pyroblast – Instantly counters a blue spell (only blue).
2. Red Elemental Blast – Same as above; only counters blue spells.
3. Burnout – Counters a blue instant.
4. Scald – Red instant; counters blue instant if you pay more.


Reason: Red only counters blue spells, so no true equivalents to Mages' Contest for all spells in-red exist. Mages' Contest is the most flexible for red.

Found Cards

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Burnout

Mages' Contest

Pyroblast

Red Elemental Blast

Scald

Burnout #121 Instant

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  • You may target any instant spell with Burnout. If it’s blue at the time Burnout resolves, that spell will be countered and you’ll draw a card at the beginning of the next turn’s upkeep. If it’s not blue at the time Burnout resolves, that spell won’t be countered, but you’ll still draw a card at the beginning of the next turn’s upkeep.

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    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

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    Counter target instant spell if it's blue. Draw a card at the beginning of the next turn's upkeep.

    Mages' Contest #154 Instant

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    Rarity: Rare
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    Cardkingdom 9.99 USD / 64.99 USD
    Cardmarket / 36.17 EUR 7.14 EUR
    Manapool 8.25 USD / 98.77 USD
    Tcgplayer / 89.34 USD 15.36 USD

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

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    You and target spell's controller bid life. You start the bidding with a bid of 1. In turn order, each player may top the high bid. The bidding ends if the high bid stands. The high bidder loses life equal to the high bid. If you win the bidding,counterthat spell.

    Pyroblast #308 Instant

    Variations: v1 v2 v3
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  • The decision to counter a spell or destroy a permanent is a decision made on announcement before the target is selected. If the spell is redirected, this mode can't be changed, so only targets of the selected type are valid.
  • Pyroblast can target any spell or permanent, not just a blue one. It checks the color of the target only on resolution.

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    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

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    Choose one — •Countertarget spell if it's blue. •Destroytarget permanent if it's blue.

    Red Elemental Blast #171 Instant

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    Cardmarket 839 EUR

    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

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    Choose one — •Countertarget blue spell. •Destroytarget blue permanent.

    Scald #211 Enchantment

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    Rarity: Uncommon
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    Tcgplayer 0.29 USD
    Cardkingdom 0.35 USD
    Cardmarket 0.22 EUR
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    Legalities

    Alchemy Brawl Commander Duel Future Gladiator Historic Legacy Modern Oathbreaker Oldschool Pauper Paupercommander Penny Pioneer Predh Premodern Standard Standardbrawl Timeless Vintage

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    Whenever a player taps an Island for mana, this enchantment deals 1 damage to that player.