Pioneer · Matchup Guide

golgari-midrange vs mono-red-prowess

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

golgari-midrange

51.7%

Even

Win rate

mono-red-prowess

48.3%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

62

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Golgari Midrange aims to control the board and disrupt Mono-Red Prowess's early threats with removal and hand disruption. Mono-Red Prowess needs to apply early pressure and capitalize on Golgari's slower starts. Prioritize removal for key prowess creatures and protect your life total.

Key Cards in This Matchup

ThoughtseizeFatal PushGraveyard Trespasser

golgari-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Abrupt Decay
Extinction Event
Kalitas, Traitor of Ghet

− Take Out

Liliana of the Veil
Nissa, Who Shakes the World
Tireless Tracker

Focus on efficient removal and life gain. Kalitas can swing the game by stabilizing your life total and generating blockers.

mono-red-prowess Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Rending Volley
Roiling Vortex
Skullcrack

− Take Out

Lava Coil
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
Light Up the Stage

Rending Volley helps deal with creatures like Graveyard Trespasser, while Roiling Vortex and Skullcrack prevent life gain and maintain pressure.

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