Legacy · Matchup Guide
izzet-delver vs lands
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Legacy.
izzet-delver
49.9%
Even
Win rate
lands
50.1%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
41
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Lands aims to control the board with mana denial and recurring threats, while Izzet Delver seeks to apply early pressure and disrupt with counterspells. Lands should focus on disrupting Izzet Delver's mana base and removing threats efficiently. Izzet Delver needs to apply pressure quickly and protect its threats from removal.
Key Cards in This Matchup
izzet-delver Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Force of Negation helps counter key spells like Life from the Loam. Surgical Extraction can remove threats permanently. Meltdown is useful against artifact-based mana. Remove less impactful spells like Daze and Chain Lightning in this matchup.
lands Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in Sphere of Resistance and Choke to disrupt their mana and counter their spells with Pyroblast. Remove cards that are less effective against their fast-paced strategy.