Legacy · Matchup Guide
sneak-and-show vs lands
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Legacy.
sneak-and-show
52.0%
Even
Win rate
lands
48.0%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
54
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Sneak and Show aims to deploy massive threats quickly using Show and Tell or Sneak Attack, while Lands focuses on controlling the board with land-based strategies and locking opponents out with cards like Wasteland and Rishadan Port. Sneak and Show should prioritize fast combo execution, while Lands should focus on disrupting Sneak and Show's mana base and preventing key spells.
Key Cards in This Matchup
sneak-and-show Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in Pyroblast and Flusterstorm to counteract any disruption Lands might bring in, and Blood Moon to shut down their land-based strategy. Remove Force of Will as the matchup is less about countering spells and more about executing your plan quickly.
lands Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Sphere of Resistance and Choke can slow down Sneak and Show's combo plan, while Karakas is useful for bouncing Emrakul or Griselbrand. Remove Punishing Fire and Molten Vortex as they are less effective in this matchup, and trim Life from the Loam to make room for more impactful cards.