Legacy · Matchup Guide
sneak-and-show vs painter
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Legacy.
sneak-and-show
52.2%
Even
Win rate
painter
47.8%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
53
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Sneak and Show aims to deploy massive threats quickly, while Painter looks to control the game and combo with Grindstone. Sneak and Show should prioritize assembling its combo quickly and protect it from disruption. Painter should focus on disrupting Sneak and Show's combo pieces while assembling its own win condition.
Key Cards in This Matchup
sneak-and-show Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in Red Elemental Blast and Pyroblast to counter Painter's blue spells and Force of Vigor to deal with Painter's artifacts. Omniscience and Preordain can be cut as they are less impactful in this matchup.
painter Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Pyroblast and Red Elemental Blast are crucial to counter Sneak and Show's blue spells. Surgical Extraction can be used to remove key threats from the graveyard. Ensnaring Bridge is less effective against Sneak and Show's massive creatures.