When it comes to cheap and efficient early game plays, it doesnt get much better than this in mono-red
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Circle of Protection: White seems rather weak against a color designed to destroy enchantments, and many blue decks can take complete control of the game before leisurely bouncing a Circle of Protection: Blue (assuming they aren't just decking you to begin with)
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