Standard · Matchup Guide

izzet-prowess vs izzet-spellementals

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

izzet-prowess

58.8%

Favored

Win rate

izzet-spellementals

41.2%

Unfavored

Win rate

Sample Size

231

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Izzet Prowess aims to apply early pressure with cheap creatures and burn spells, while Izzet Spellementals focuses on leveraging elemental synergies and powerful spells. Prowess should capitalize on tempo and efficient removal to disrupt Spellementals' setup, while Spellementals should aim to stabilize and outvalue Prowess with larger threats.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Monastery SwiftspearExpressive IterationLightning Bolt

izzet-prowess Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Fry
Mystical Dispute
Rending Volley

− Take Out

Lava Dart
Soul-Scar Mage
Light Up the Stage

Bring in Fry and Rending Volley to handle key threats like Risen Reef and Mystical Dispute to counter their impactful spells. Remove less impactful cards like Lava Dart in this matchup.

izzet-spellementals Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Aether Gust
Negate
Flame Sweep

− Take Out

Omnath, Locus of Creation
Cavalier of Flame
Quasiduplicate

Aether Gust and Negate help in managing Prowess's aggressive spells, while Flame Sweep can clear their board. Omnath and Cavalier are slower and less effective against Prowess's speed.

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