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
izzet-lessons Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
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
− Take Out
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.