Modern · Matchup Guide
neobrand vs affinity
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Modern.
neobrand
47.2%
Even
Win rate
affinity
52.8%
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
neobrand Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
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.
affinity Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
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.