Pioneer · Matchup Guide

niv-to-light vs selesnya-company

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

niv-to-light

48.6%

Even

Win rate

selesnya-company

51.4%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

66

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Selesnya Company should focus on applying early pressure and disrupting Niv to Light's mana base and key spells. Use Collected Company to maintain board presence and leverage Elite Spellbinder to disrupt their hand. Niv to Light should aim to stabilize with removal and card advantage, using Bring to Light to find key answers and threats.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Collected CompanySkyclave ApparitionElite Spellbinder

niv-to-light Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Mystical Dispute
Anger of the Gods
Unmoored Ego

− Take Out

Abrupt Decay
Vanishing Verse
Kaya, Orzhov Usurper

Mystical Dispute helps counter Collected Company and other key spells. Anger of the Gods is crucial for sweeping their board. Unmoored Ego can be used to remove Collected Company from their deck.

selesnya-company Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Rest in Peace
Archon of Emeria
Dromoka's Command

− Take Out

Selfless Spirit
Scavenging Ooze
Llanowar Elves

Bring in Rest in Peace to disrupt graveyard synergies and Archon of Emeria to slow down their spellcasting. Dromoka's Command can help deal with their removal and enchantments.

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