Pioneer · Matchup Guide

abzan-greasefang vs orzhov-greasefang

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

abzan-greasefang

39.4%

Unfavored

Win rate

orzhov-greasefang

60.6%

Favored

Win rate

Sample Size

73

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Both decks aim to reanimate Parhelion II using Greasefang, Okiba Boss. The key is to disrupt the opponent's plan while executing your own. Use Thoughtseize to strip key pieces from their hand and prioritize removal for Greasefang. Winning the race to reanimate Parhelion II is crucial.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Greasefang, Okiba BossParhelion IIThoughtseize

abzan-greasefang Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Abrupt Decay
Assassin's Trophy
Duress

− Take Out

Traverse the Ulvenwald
Satyr Wayfinder
Liliana of the Veil

Focus on versatile removal and hand disruption. Abrupt Decay and Assassin's Trophy can deal with Greasefang or other threats effectively.

orzhov-greasefang Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Fatal Push
Go Blank

− Take Out

Liliana of the Veil
Grisly Salvage
Stitcher's Supplier

Bring in more hand disruption and removal to deal with opposing Greasefangs. Go Blank is effective against graveyard strategies.

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