Pioneer · Matchup Guide

izzet-prowess vs golgari-midrange

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

izzet-prowess

55.7%

Favored

Win rate

golgari-midrange

44.3%

Unfavored

Win rate

Sample Size

94

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Izzet Prowess aims to apply early pressure with cheap creatures and protect them with counterspells and burn. Golgari Midrange should focus on removing threats efficiently and stabilizing the board with resilient creatures and lifegain.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Soul-Scar MageMonastery SwiftspearExpressive Iteration

izzet-prowess Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Fry
Mystical Dispute
Aether Gust

− Take Out

Lava Dart
Opt
Crash Through

Bring in Fry and Mystical Dispute to deal with potential planeswalkers and counter Golgari's removal spells. Aether Gust is useful against green threats.

golgari-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Fatal Push
Abrupt Decay
Scavenging Ooze

− Take Out

Thoughtseize
Duress
Liliana, Waker of the Dead

Increase removal density with Fatal Push and Abrupt Decay to handle early threats. Scavenging Ooze can help stabilize by gaining life and shrinking graveyards.

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