Pioneer · Matchup Guide

orzhov-greasefang vs golgari-midrange

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

orzhov-greasefang

56.3%

Favored

Win rate

golgari-midrange

43.7%

Unfavored

Win rate

Sample Size

97

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Orzhov Greasefang aims to quickly reanimate Parhelion II with Greasefang, while Golgari Midrange seeks to disrupt this plan with removal and hand disruption. Golgari should focus on removing Greasefang and exiling the graveyard, while Orzhov needs to protect its combo and recover from disruption.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Greasefang, Okiba BossParhelion IIThoughtseize

orzhov-greasefang Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Fatal Push
Go Blank

− Take Out

Liliana of the Veil
Kaya's Ghostform
Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord

Bring in Duress and Go Blank to disrupt Golgari's hand and graveyard strategies, and Fatal Push for their creatures. Remove slower or less impactful cards like Liliana and Sorin.

golgari-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Leyline of the Void
Abrupt Decay
Assassin's Trophy

− Take Out

Scavenging Ooze
Tireless Tracker
Nissa, Who Shakes the World

Include Leyline of the Void to prevent reanimation, and versatile removal like Abrupt Decay and Assassin's Trophy. Remove cards that are less effective against the fast Greasefang combo.

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