Modern · Matchup Guide

affinity vs neobrand

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

affinity

52.8%

Even

Win rate

neobrand

47.2%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

99

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Affinity aims to deploy threats quickly and overwhelm Neobrand before they can combo off. Disrupt their combo with cards like Thoughtseize or Damping Sphere. Protect your key cards from removal and prioritize fast starts.

Key Cards in This Matchup

Thought MonitorCranial PlatingEtched Champion

affinity Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Thoughtseize
Damping Sphere
Pithing Needle

− Take Out

Welding Jar
Springleaf Drum
Ornithopter

Bring in disruption to prevent Neobrand from comboing off. Remove cards that are less impactful in the matchup and focus on maintaining pressure while disrupting their game plan.

neobrand Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Veil of Summer
Pact of Negation
Nature's Claim

− Take Out

Manamorphose
Summoner's Pact
Wild Cantor

Include protection against disruption and potential artifact hate from Affinity. Veil of Summer and Pact of Negation help protect your combo turn, while Nature's Claim can deal with problematic artifacts.

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