Pioneer · Matchup Guide
abzan-greasefang vs izzet-prowess
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Pioneer.
abzan-greasefang
39.2%
Unfavored
Win rate
izzet-prowess
60.8%
Favored
Win rate
Sample Size
74
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Izzet Prowess aims to apply early pressure with cheap creatures and burn spells, while Abzan Greasefang focuses on reanimating vehicles like Parhelion II for explosive turns. Izzet Prowess should prioritize disrupting the graveyard and maintaining pressure, while Abzan Greasefang needs to survive the early game and find its combo pieces.
Key Cards in This Matchup
abzan-greasefang Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Add disruption and removal to handle early threats and protect your combo. Thoughtseize helps disrupt their hand, while Fatal Push deals with early creatures.
izzet-prowess Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in graveyard hate and removal to disrupt Greasefang's plan. Focus on maintaining pressure while preventing their combo.