Commander · Matchup Guide

the-ur-dragon vs maralen-fae-ascendant

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

the-ur-dragon

50.2%

Even

Win rate

maralen-fae-ascendant

49.8%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

20

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

The Ur-Dragon deck should aim to ramp quickly and deploy large threats to overwhelm Maralen, who will try to control the game with disruption and tutoring. Maralen's strategy revolves around denying resources and assembling a combo win, so prioritize keeping your board presence strong and applying pressure consistently.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Dragonlord's ServantCrucible of FireScion of the Ur-Dragon

the-ur-dragon Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Veil of Summer
Heroic Intervention
Nature's Claim

− Take Out

Dragon Tempest
Skyshroud Claim
Exploration

Bring in protection and disruption against Maralen's control elements. Focus on maintaining your board state and preventing key removal spells.

maralen-fae-ascendant Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pithing Needle
Duress
Torpor Orb

− Take Out

Vampiric Tutor
Dark Ritual
Bitterblossom

Focus on disrupting The Ur-Dragon's ramp and key abilities. Use Pithing Needle and Torpor Orb to shut down activated abilities and creature triggers.

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