Standard · Matchup Guide
izzet-prowess vs dimir-excruciator
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Standard.
izzet-prowess
60.0%
Favored
Win rate
dimir-excruciator
40.0%
Unfavored
Win rate
Sample Size
218
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Izzet Prowess aims to pressure quickly with cheap creatures and spells, leveraging prowess triggers to maximize damage. Dimir Excruciator focuses on disruption and control, using removal and hand disruption to stabilize before deploying threats. Izzet should prioritize speed and resilience, while Dimir should focus on early interaction and stabilizing the board.
Key Cards in This Matchup
izzet-prowess Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in counterspells and removal that can handle Dimir's threats and interaction. Remove less impactful cards like Lava Dart against non-creature-heavy decks.
dimir-excruciator Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Focus on cheap interaction to disrupt Izzet's early game plan. Remove slower or less impactful cards that don't contribute to stabilizing the board quickly.