Standard · Matchup Guide

izzet-lessons vs dimir-midrange

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

izzet-lessons

54.3%

Even

Win rate

dimir-midrange

45.7%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

99

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Izzet Lessons aims to outvalue Dimir Midrange with card advantage and versatile spells. Focus on maintaining tempo and leveraging your lesson cards to adapt to different board states. Dimir Midrange will try to disrupt your game plan with removal and hand disruption, so prioritize protecting key spells and creatures.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Expressive IterationPrismari CommandMascot Exhibition

izzet-lessons Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Negate
Mystical Dispute
Malevolent Hermit

− Take Out

Frost Trickster
Start from Scratch
Igneous Inspiration

Bring in counterspells to handle Dimir's removal and planeswalkers. Remove less impactful cards that don't contribute directly to your card advantage or board presence.

dimir-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Go Blank
Disdainful Stroke

− Take Out

Bloodchief's Thirst
Soul Shatter
Cling to Dust

Focus on disrupting Izzet's card draw and key spells with hand disruption. Remove less efficient removal spells that don't target Izzet's primary threats effectively.

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