Quick Overview

#1 | Tunnel Ignus

#2 | Damping Sphere

#3 | Flare of Malice

#4 | Disruptor Flute

#5 | Suncleanser

Pro Tour Modern Horizons 3 is here, and the best MTG players are set for an exciting weekend of Modern gameplay. The new set has already impacted multiple formats, and it’s interesting to see which sideboard cards will counter these new strategies. Here are five sideboard cards that could shine at Pro Tour MH3 in the Philippines.

#1 | Tunnel Ignus

Tunnel Ignus is an unexpected but effective choice. It punishes decks centered on Nadu, Winged Wisdom, a significant part of the meta. These decks rely on putting many lands into play, and Tunnel Ignus deals three damage to them each time they do. This card can disrupt their strategy, forcing them to remove it before they can combo off.

#2 | Damping Sphere

Damping Sphere is a versatile sideboard card with a proven track record. It’s useful against Eldrazi and Ruby Storm decks, both prominent in the Pro Tour meta. Damping Sphere limits Eldrazi decks by reducing their fast mana advantage and hinders Ruby Storm by increasing the cost of their spells. This colorless artifact fits well in any deck needing a flexible counter.

#3 | Flare of Malice

Flare of Malice is a powerful edict effect that targets your opponent’s most expensive threat. It’s especially effective against Eldrazi decks, which run large creatures, and Through the Breach strategies, aiming to drop an early Emrakul. Flare of Malice can deal with these threats at instant speed and for no mana if you sacrifice a black creature. It’s a great sideboard option for decks running black.

#4 | Disruptor Flute

Disruptor Flute, a new addition from Modern Horizons 3, is similar to Pithing Needle but with Flash and an added mana tax. It’s ideal for dealing with problematic activated abilities, such as The One Ring, which is prevalent in many decks. Disruptor Flute also disrupts Shuko in Nadu decks and slows down Phlage, Titan of Fire’s Fury. In a known meta like Pro Tour MH3, Disruptor Flute is a stellar sideboard pick.

#5 | Suncleanser

Suncleanser is another unexpected but impactful choice. Its ability to remove all counters from an opponent can cripple Boros Energy decks, which rely on Energy counters to function. Cards like Galvanic Discharge and Amped Raptor become useless with Suncleanser on the board. While narrow in scope, its impact against Energy-based strategies could make Suncleanser a valuable sideboard card.

These five sideboard cards have the potential to turn the tide at Pro Tour MH3. Keep an eye out for them as they might just steal the show.