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However, the real draw to the card is that it can Retreat for free

Card Name Mana Cost Type Creature Octopus Advisor Rarity Rare rules Text When this creature enters, put a shield counter on target noncommander creature you don't control

Three of these provide clean removal or efficient board presence: Eager Glyphmage, Last Gasp, and Unsubtle Mockery

In any case, damage prevention effects like you cited above simply reduce the damage before the effect happens, so the effect is reduced accordingly

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Similarly, the opponent you chose to create a copy may choose new targets for that copy as it's created