The Art of Sideboarding is a course every player needs if they want to master the most complex aspect of competitive Magic. This course was created by the master himself Seth Manfield. Hall of Famer, World Champion, Pro Tour Champion, you name it, Seth has won it all in his Magic career, and his secret? He is a master in the Art of Sideboard.
Introduction to Sideboarding: An overview of sideboarding, including its purpose and how it can improve your deck's matchups.
Building a 75 card deck - Knowing what to bring in and take out: Understanding the ideal number of sideboard cards and how to determine which cards to bring in and take out.
Building a 75 card deck - Which cards do I need to have in the sideboard?: Discussing the characteristics of good sideboard cards and how to select them for your deck.
Building a 75 card deck - Making room for more sideboard slots: Tips on how to increase the number of sideboard cards you can use, including cutting high variance cards.
Building a 75 card deck - Trimming on high variance effects: Exploring how to cut cards that have a high variance in performance to improve consistency in your deck.
Building a 75 card deck - Ability to optimize your deck: Maximizing your main deck to minimize the need for sideboarding and improving your win percentage in game two and three.
Building a 75 card deck - Be willing to lose game one: Understanding that losing game one is okay if it means having a better chance of winning the match overall.
Building a 75 card deck - Lands as sideboard cards: Using lands in your sideboard to improve your deck's performance against specific matchups.
Fundamentals Change Based on Archetypes: Exploring how sideboarding strategies differ across aggro, combo, midrange, and control archetypes.
Tips for aggro decks when playing on the draw, including which cards to bring in and take out.
Strategies to stay alive against aggressive decks.
Discussing the importance of flexible cards in combo decks and how to use them effectively.
Selecting sideboard cards to target specific decks that are strong against the opposing combo.
Maximizing the flexibility of midrange decks by including many one and two-of cards in the main deck.
Small upgrades that are about percentage points: Discussing the value of small upgrades in midrange decks that can make a big difference in winning matchups.
Prepare for how the opponent may be changing their deck: Strategies for control decks to anticipate how their opponent will be sideboarding and how to respond effectively.
Threats that are tough to get off the board: Identifying and selecting sideboard cards to deal with hard-to-remove threats in control matchups.
An in-depth discussion on the qualities of good sideboard cards, including versatility, game-changing effects, and new gameplans.
An in-depth discussion on the qualities of good sideboard cards, including versatility, game-changing effects, and new gameplans.
An in-depth discussion on the qualities of good sideboard cards, including versatility, game-changing effects, and new gameplans.
An in-depth discussion on the qualities of good sideboard cards, including versatility, game-changing effects, and new gameplans.
Win your bad matchups: Using sideboard cards to improve your win percentage against unfavorable matchups.
Making accurate predictions about what sideboard cards your opponent will bring in and how to counteract them.
Understanding the risks of over-sideboarding and how to avoid diluting your deck's effectiveness.
Discussing the dangers of trying to overcompensate for weaknesses in your deck through sideboarding.
Learn to identify key cards that can swing the game in your favor.
Not Realizing the opponents deck also will be changing: Be aware of the cards your opponent may be bringing in and how it affects your gameplan.
Understand which cards are critical to your gameplan and which ones can be swapped out.
Avoid diluting your deck by bringing in too many situational cards.
Learn to maximize the limited options available to you in sideboarding.
In Limited, narrow removal spells can be powerful sideboard options.
Adding in another color, or choosing a completely different deck: Don't be afraid to switch up your deck entirely in Limited.
Drafting a high upside sideboard: Learn to draft cards with high upside potential for your sideboard.
How to react to side-boarding, adapting and anticpating the cards being brought in
How to pay attention to your opponent's plays and adapt your gameplan accordingly.
In this episode we talk about not being afraid to switch up your strategy mid-game if it's not working.
Identifying the cards you can't beat and how to plan accordingly.
Adjust your sideboarding strategy based on whether you're on the play or draw.
Disguise your sideboarding plans to keep your opponent guessing.