Legacy · Matchup Guide

izzet-delver vs sneak-and-show

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

izzet-delver

47.9%

Even

Win rate

sneak-and-show

52.1%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

54

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Sneak and Show aims to cheat massive creatures into play quickly, while Izzet Delver seeks to disrupt and apply pressure with efficient threats and counterspells. Sneak and Show should focus on resolving key spells through Delver's disruption, while Delver needs to maintain a balance between pressure and disruption.

Key Cards in This Matchup

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izzet-delver Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Flusterstorm
Surgical Extraction

− Take Out

Daze
Chain Lightning
Unholy Heat

Pyroblast and Flusterstorm are crucial for countering Sneak and Show's key spells. Surgical Extraction can disrupt their combo pieces. Remove less effective burn spells and Daze, which can be weak against their mana acceleration.

sneak-and-show Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Defense Grid
Veil of Summer

− Take Out

Omniscience
Lotus Petal
Preordain

Bring in Pyroblast and Veil of Summer to combat Delver's counterspells. Defense Grid can also help resolve key spells. Trim slower or less impactful cards.

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