Standard · Matchup Guide
dimir-midrange vs dimir-excruciator
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Standard.
dimir-midrange
47.2%
Even
Win rate
dimir-excruciator
52.8%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
84
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Dimir Excruciator aims to quickly disrupt and overpower opponents with its namesake card, while Dimir Midrange focuses on value and resilience. Excruciator should prioritize early disruption to prevent Midrange from stabilizing, whereas Midrange needs to focus on removing key threats and out-valuing Excruciator in the mid to late game.
Key Cards in This Matchup
dimir-midrange Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in counterspells to handle Excruciator's key threats and sweepers to deal with potential wide boards. Remove less impactful removal and situational cards.
dimir-excruciator Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Focus on countering and disrupting Midrange's card advantage engines and planeswalkers. Remove less effective removal spells against Midrange's larger threats.