Pioneer · Matchup Guide
golgari-midrange vs abzan-greasefang
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Pioneer.
golgari-midrange
55.8%
Favored
Win rate
abzan-greasefang
44.2%
Unfavored
Win rate
Sample Size
51
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Golgari Midrange needs to disrupt Abzan Greasefang's combo by targeting their hand and graveyard. Prioritize removing Greasefang, Okiba Boss and Parhelion II to prevent their combo from going off. Abzan Greasefang should focus on assembling their combo quickly while using discard spells to protect it from Golgari's disruption.
Key Cards in This Matchup
golgari-midrange Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in graveyard hate to disrupt their combo and additional discard to keep their hand in check. Remove less impactful removal spells.
abzan-greasefang Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Increase hand disruption to protect your combo pieces and bring in Fatal Push to deal with early threats. Remove cards that are less effective against Golgari's strategy.