Modern · Matchup Guide

goryos-vengeance vs neobrand

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

goryos-vengeance

50.3%

Even

Win rate

neobrand

49.7%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

70

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Goryo's Vengeance aims to reanimate Griselbrand for explosive turns, while Neobrand seeks to combo off with Allosaurus Rider and Neoform. Both decks are glass cannon strategies, so the matchup often hinges on speed and disruption. Prioritize keeping hands with fast combo potential or disruption.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Goryo's VengeanceGriselbrandShoal

goryos-vengeance Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Thoughtseize
Leyline of the Void
Fatal Push

− Take Out

Through the Breach
Worldspine Wurm
Nourishing Shoal

Bring in disruption to slow down Neobrand's combo. Leyline of the Void can prevent graveyard shenanigans, and Fatal Push helps deal with early Allosaurus Rider.

neobrand Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Veil of Summer
Pact of Negation
Leyline of Sanctity

− Take Out

Eldritch Evolution
Summoner's Pact
Laboratory Maniac

Veil of Summer helps protect against discard spells, while Pact of Negation can counter key spells. Leyline of Sanctity is useful to prevent targeted discard and burn damage.

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