Legacy · Matchup Guide
the-epic-storm vs painter
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Legacy.
the-epic-storm
49.7%
Even
Win rate
painter
50.3%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
38
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Painter aims to assemble the combo of Painter's Servant and Grindstone to mill the opponent's deck. Against The EPIC Storm, focus on disrupting their combo with Pyroblast and Red Elemental Blast, while protecting your own combo pieces. The EPIC Storm should aim to go off quickly before Painter can establish its combo or disrupt with blasts.
Key Cards in This Matchup
the-epic-storm Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Abrupt Decay can remove Painter's Servant or Grindstone, while Veil of Summer protects against Pyroblast. Thoughtseize helps disrupt their hand. Empty the Warrens and Grapeshot are less effective due to Painter's potential to disrupt or combo off first.
painter Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in counterspells to disrupt The EPIC Storm's combo and Surgical Extraction to remove key pieces from their graveyard. Ensnaring Bridge and Blood Moon are less effective in this matchup.