Standard · Matchup Guide

izzet-prowess vs dimir-midrange

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

izzet-prowess

62.8%

Favored

Win rate

dimir-midrange

37.2%

Unfavored

Win rate

Sample Size

189

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Izzet Prowess should aim to apply early pressure with cheap creatures while using burn spells to clear blockers or finish the opponent. Dimir Midrange will try to stabilize with removal and card advantage, so maintaining a fast tempo is crucial. Protect key threats from removal and prioritize card draw to maintain pressure.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Monastery SwiftspearExpressive IterationLedger Shredder

izzet-prowess Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Dispel
Fry
Negate

− Take Out

Lava Dart
Play with Fire
Shock

Bring in counterspells to protect your threats and deal with their removal spells. Fry is particularly effective against blue threats like Sheoldred, the Apocalypse.

dimir-midrange Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Duress
Go for the Throat
Extinction Event

− Take Out

Negate
Jace, the Perfected Mind
Memory Deluge

Focus on disrupting their early game and removing key threats. Duress can strip away crucial spells, while Go for the Throat and Extinction Event help manage their board presence.

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