Modern · Matchup Guide

goryos-vengeance vs ruby-storm

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

goryos-vengeance

49.0%

Even

Win rate

ruby-storm

51.0%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

85

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Ruby Storm aims to generate massive amounts of mana and storm count to finish with Grapeshot or Empty the Warrens. Goryo's Vengeance looks to reanimate a powerful creature like Griselbrand early in the game. Ruby Storm should focus on racing to combo off before Goryo's Vengeance can reanimate, while Goryo's Vengeance should aim to disrupt Ruby Storm's setup or combo off faster.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Ruby MedallionPast in FlamesGoryo's Vengeance

goryos-vengeance Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Thoughtseize
Abrupt Decay
Leyline of the Void

− Take Out

Nourishing Shoal
Worldspine Wurm
Through the Breach

Thoughtseize disrupts Ruby Storm's hand. Abrupt Decay can remove Ruby Medallion. Leyline of the Void prevents Past in Flames from being effective.

ruby-storm Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pyroblast
Defense Grid
Leyline of Sanctity

− Take Out

Grapeshot
Empty the Warrens
Manamorphose

Pyroblast can counter critical spells from Goryo's Vengeance. Defense Grid slows down their interaction on your turn. Leyline of Sanctity can prevent discard effects.

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