Pioneer · Matchup Guide
selesnya-company vs azorius-control
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Pioneer.
selesnya-company
53.3%
Even
Win rate
azorius-control
46.7%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
57
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Selesnya Company aims to overwhelm Azorius Control with a steady stream of creatures and card advantage from Collected Company. Focus on deploying threats that can dodge or resist control spells, and use your disruption to protect your board. Azorius Control should aim to stabilize the board with removal and counterspells, leveraging card draw to outlast Selesnya's aggression.
Key Cards in This Matchup
selesnya-company Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in Destiny Spinner and Veil of Summer to protect against counterspells and removal. Shaper's Sanctuary can help maintain card advantage. Cut mana dorks as they are less effective against board wipes and counterspells.
azorius-control Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Supreme Verdict is crucial for clearing the board, while Dovin's Veto helps counter key spells like Collected Company. Rest in Peace can disrupt graveyard synergies. Remove less impactful cards like Censor and Azorius Charm that are weaker against aggressive creature strategies.