Pioneer · Matchup Guide
izzet-phoenix vs orzhov-greasefang
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Pioneer.
izzet-phoenix
38.6%
Unfavored
Win rate
orzhov-greasefang
61.4%
Favored
Win rate
Sample Size
75
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Orzhov Greasefang aims to quickly reanimate Parhelion II using Greasefang, Okiba Boss. Izzet Phoenix needs to disrupt this plan with removal and counterspells while applying pressure with Arclight Phoenix. Prioritize protecting Greasefang and disrupting Izzet's graveyard recursion.
Key Cards in This Matchup
izzet-phoenix Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Aether Gust and Fry help deal with Greasefang, while Unlicensed Hearse can disrupt their graveyard strategy. Keep pressure with Phoenixes while controlling the board.
orzhov-greasefang Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Focus on disrupting their hand and graveyard to prevent Arclight Phoenix recursion. Use Fatal Push to deal with early threats and Duress to strip counterspells.