Dimir Midrange relies on sticky value engines like Kaito, Bane of Nightmares, Enduring Curiosity, and Requiting Hex, so proactive hand disruption is key. Duress takes away their removal or Strategic Betrayal before it can be deployed, and Negate answers noncreature threats like Kaito or We Say Thee Nay!. Trim slower incidental-value spells like Rapid Rescue and Wistfulness that don't keep pace with their card advantage engines, and cut Awaken the Honored Dead since it is slow against a deck full of efficient interaction.