Pioneer · Matchup Guide

abzan-greasefang vs mono-red-prowess

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

abzan-greasefang

45.8%

Even

Win rate

mono-red-prowess

54.2%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

44

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Mono-Red Prowess needs to apply pressure quickly and avoid overcommitting into a potential Greasefang combo. Utilize burn spells to deal with early threats and keep the opponent's life total in check. Abzan Greasefang should focus on assembling the combo while disrupting the opponent's board with removal and discard spells.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Reckless BushwhackerMonastery SwiftspearChandra, Dressed to Kill

abzan-greasefang Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Fatal Push
Thoughtseize
Abrupt Decay

− Take Out

Liliana of the Veil
Traverse the Ulvenwald
Eldritch Evolution

Fatal Push and Abrupt Decay deal with early threats, while Thoughtseize disrupts their hand. Remove cards that are less effective against aggressive strategies.

mono-red-prowess Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Roiling Vortex
Fry
Soul-Guide Lantern

− Take Out

Kumano Faces Kakkazan
Reckless Bushwhacker
Light Up the Stage

Bring in Roiling Vortex to punish life gain and Fry for Greasefang. Soul-Guide Lantern helps disrupt the graveyard strategy.

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