Standard · Matchup Guide

dimir-midrange vs jeskai-control

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

dimir-midrange

52.3%

Even

Win rate

jeskai-control

47.7%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

112

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Dimir Midrange should aim to apply consistent pressure with resilient threats like Sheoldred while protecting them with counterspells. Jeskai Control must focus on stabilizing the board and leveraging card advantage through sweepers and planeswalkers. Both decks should prioritize disrupting the opponent's key plays.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Sheoldred, the ApocalypseMake DisappearThe Wandering Emperor

dimir-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Negate
Disdainful Stroke

− Take Out

Go for the Throat
Cut Down
Graveyard Trespasser

Focus on countering and disrupting Jeskai's key spells and planeswalkers while removing less effective creature removal.

jeskai-control Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Disdainful Stroke
Sunset Revelry
Farewell

− Take Out

Lightning Strike
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
Burn Down the House

Bring in counterspells and life gain to handle Dimir's threats, and remove less impactful cards against a midrange strategy.

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