Legacy · Matchup Guide

dimir-tempo vs izzet-delver

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

dimir-tempo

58.8%

Favored

Win rate

izzet-delver

41.2%

Unfavored

Win rate

Sample Size

95

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Dimir Tempo should focus on disrupting Izzet Delver's mana base and countering key threats. Izzet Delver should aim to apply early pressure while protecting their threats from Dimir's disruption.

Key Cards in This Matchup

DazeWastelandDelver of Secrets

dimir-tempo Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Hydroblast
Surgical Extraction
Flusterstorm

− Take Out

Fatal Push
Thoughtseize
Snuff Out

Hydroblast helps deal with red threats and spells. Surgical Extraction can target key cards like Murktide Regent. Flusterstorm is useful against counter wars.

izzet-delver Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Submerge
Force of Negation

− Take Out

Chain Lightning
Daze
Lightning Bolt

Pyroblast is effective against blue spells. Submerge can deal with Gurmag Angler. Force of Negation helps protect against Dimir's disruption during critical turns.

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