Legacy · Matchup Guide
painter vs izzet-delver
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Legacy.
painter
49.9%
Even
Win rate
izzet-delver
50.1%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
40
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Izzet Delver should focus on maintaining tempo and countering key combo pieces. Utilize cheap threats and protection spells to outpace Painter, while keeping an eye on their combo setup. Painter needs to assemble its combo quickly, using Red Elemental Blast and Pyroblast to protect its pieces and disrupt Delver's game plan.
Key Cards in This Matchup
painter Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Red Elemental Blast and Pyroblast are crucial for protecting your combo and disrupting Delver's threats. Abrade can handle Delver's creatures or artifacts. Consider cutting some combo pieces if you expect heavy disruption.
izzet-delver Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in Pyroblast and Hydroblast to counter their red spells and protect your threats. Surgical Extraction can disrupt their combo if you manage to counter or destroy a key piece.