Pioneer · Matchup Guide

azorius-control vs golgari-midrange

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

azorius-control

47.0%

Even

Win rate

golgari-midrange

53.0%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

56

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Golgari Midrange aims to disrupt Azorius Control's game plan by attacking their hand and pressuring with resilient threats. Prioritize early discard spells to strip key control elements and maintain pressure with recursive threats. Azorius Control should focus on countering key threats and maintaining card advantage through draw spells and board wipes.

Key Cards in This Matchup

ThoughtseizeGraveyard TrespasserLiliana of the Veil

azorius-control Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Dovin's Veto
Rest in Peace
Dream Trawler

− Take Out

Supreme Verdict
Portable Hole
Censor

Dovin's Veto is crucial for countering key non-creature spells. Rest in Peace shuts down graveyard synergies. Dream Trawler serves as a finisher that can stabilize the board. Remove less effective cards like Supreme Verdict and Portable Hole, which are less impactful against Golgari's threats.

golgari-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Go Blank
Assassin's Trophy

− Take Out

Fatal Push
Abrupt Decay
Scavenging Ooze

Bring in additional discard spells to further disrupt their hand and versatile removal like Assassin's Trophy to deal with problematic permanents. Remove cards less effective against control, such as creature removal.

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