Legacy · Matchup Guide

the-epic-storm vs lands

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

the-epic-storm

49.5%

Even

Win rate

lands

50.5%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

39

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Lands should focus on disrupting The EPIC Storm's mana base and slowing down their combo with Sphere of Resistance and Wasteland. The EPIC Storm needs to execute its combo quickly, leveraging discard spells to clear the way and protect its combo pieces from disruption.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Sphere of ResistanceWastelandCrop Rotation

the-epic-storm Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Chain of Vapor
Thoughtseize
Veil of Summer

− Take Out

Empty the Warrens
Grapeshot
Echo of Eons

Add Chain of Vapor to deal with Sphere of Resistance, and Thoughtseize for hand disruption. Veil of Summer can protect against Crop Rotation into Wasteland. Remove less effective cards like Empty the Warrens and Grapeshot, which are slower against Lands.

lands Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Sphere of Resistance
Mindbreak Trap
Choke

− Take Out

Punishing Fire
Life from the Loam
Maze of Ith

Bring in Sphere of Resistance and Mindbreak Trap to disrupt and counter the combo. Choke can also be effective against their blue mana sources. Remove less impactful cards like Punishing Fire and Maze of Ith.

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