Commander · Matchup Guide

fire-lord-azula vs baylen-the-haymaker

Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Commander.

fire-lord-azula

50.1%

Even

Win rate

baylen-the-haymaker

49.9%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

20

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Fire Lord Azula decks typically focus on aggressive damage output and board control through burn spells and creature removal. Baylen, the Haymaker decks often rely on building a strong board presence with large creatures and powerful combat tricks. Aim to control the board and limit Baylen's ability to maintain a creature advantage.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Chaos WarpBlasphemous ActVandalblast

fire-lord-azula Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Red Elemental Blast
Abrade

− Take Out

Sulfuric Vortex
Price of Progress
Flame Rift

Focus on countering Baylen's potential to play blue spells and artifacts. Remove cards that deal damage to players, as controlling the board is more crucial.

baylen-the-haymaker Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Heroic Intervention
Veil of Summer
Beast Within

− Take Out

Cultivate
Kodama's Reach
Rishkar's Expertise

Protect your creatures from Azula's board wipes and removal spells. Remove slower ramp spells to maintain tempo and react to threats effectively.

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