Commander · Matchup Guide

fire-lord-azula vs kefka-court-mage

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

fire-lord-azula

49.9%

Even

Win rate

kefka-court-mage

50.1%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

20

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Kefka, Court Mage should focus on controlling the board and denying resources to Fire Lord Azula, who will aim to burn through defenses and apply pressure with direct damage. Prioritize card draw and counterspells to maintain control over the game state.

Key Cards in This Matchup

CounterspellMystic RemoraRhystic Study

fire-lord-azula Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Red Elemental Blast
Price of Progress

− Take Out

Lava Spike
Searing Blood
Flame Slash

Increase your ability to disrupt Kefka's blue spells with Pyroblast and Red Elemental Blast. Price of Progress can punish their reliance on nonbasic lands. Remove less versatile burn spells to improve your matchup.

kefka-court-mage Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Red Elemental Blast
Negate

− Take Out

Mana Leak
Spell Pierce
Opt

Bring in more targeted counterspells to handle Azula's red spells and maintain a grip on the game. Removing less impactful counterspells and cantrips can streamline your deck's focus on disruption.

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