Pioneer · Matchup Guide

abzan-greasefang vs golgari-midrange

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

abzan-greasefang

44.2%

Unfavored

Win rate

golgari-midrange

55.8%

Favored

Win rate

Sample Size

51

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Golgari Midrange needs to disrupt Abzan Greasefang's combo by targeting their hand and graveyard. Prioritize removing Greasefang, Okiba Boss and Parhelion II to prevent their combo from going off. Abzan Greasefang should focus on assembling their combo quickly while using discard spells to protect it from Golgari's disruption.

Key Cards in This Matchup

ThoughtseizeAbrupt DecayLiliana of the Veil

abzan-greasefang Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Thoughtseize
Fatal Push

− Take Out

Can't Stay Away
Liliana, Waker of the Dead
Grisly Salvage

Increase hand disruption to protect your combo pieces and bring in Fatal Push to deal with early threats. Remove cards that are less effective against Golgari's strategy.

golgari-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Go Blank
Graveyard Trespasser
Unlicensed Hearse

− Take Out

Fatal Push
Maelstrom Pulse
Tireless Tracker

Bring in graveyard hate to disrupt their combo and additional discard to keep their hand in check. Remove less impactful removal spells.

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