Modern · Matchup Guide

ruby-storm vs boros-energy

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

ruby-storm

37.6%

Unfavored

Win rate

boros-energy

62.4%

Favored

Win rate

Sample Size

242

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Boros Energy should focus on disrupting Ruby Storm's combo pieces and applying pressure quickly. Utilize removal to handle any creatures that contribute to their storm count and prioritize threats that can close the game swiftly.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Harnessed LightningGlorybringerChandra, Torch of Defiance

ruby-storm Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Defense Grid
Echoing Truth
Empty the Warrens

− Take Out

Grapeshot
Past in Flames
Manamorphose

Focus on protecting your combo from interaction and have an alternative win condition with Empty the Warrens. Remove cards that are less effective against Boros Energy's aggressive strategy.

boros-energy Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Rest in Peace
Pithing Needle
Damping Sphere

− Take Out

Lightning Helix
Incendiary Flow
Abrade

Bring in graveyard hate and combo disruption tools to slow down Ruby Storm's engine. Remove less impactful burn spells that don't align with your disruption strategy.

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