Modern · Matchup Guide

jeskai-blink vs affinity

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

jeskai-blink

54.0%

Even

Win rate

affinity

46.0%

Even

Win rate

Sample Size

178

Matches tracked

Strategic Overview

Jeskai Blink aims to control the board and generate value through blink effects, while Affinity seeks to overwhelm with fast artifact-based aggression. Jeskai should focus on disrupting Affinity's board presence and key artifacts, while Affinity should aim to apply pressure quickly before Jeskai can stabilize.

Key Cards in This Matchup

EphemerateFuryTeferi, Time Raveler

jeskai-blink Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Wear // Tear
Supreme Verdict
Engineered Explosives

− Take Out

Wall of Omens
Expressive Iteration
Solitude

Focus on removing Affinity's key artifacts and creatures. Supreme Verdict and Engineered Explosives can help clear the board, while Wear // Tear deals with problematic artifacts.

affinity Sideboard Plan

+ Bring In

Pithing Needle
Thoughtseize
Ghirapur Aether Grid

− Take Out

Welding Jar
Ornithopter
Memnite

Pithing Needle can shut down Teferi, Time Raveler, and Thoughtseize can disrupt Jeskai's hand. Ghirapur Aether Grid provides an alternative win condition that is less vulnerable to creature removal.

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