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
izzet-prowess Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
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
− Take Out
Increase removal density with Fatal Push and Abrupt Decay to handle early threats. Scavenging Ooze can help stabilize by gaining life and shrinking graveyards.