(Michifus) Podcast Episode 5: Affinity Primer

In episode 5, Pieter and Willis are joined by Mason the Fuckstick as we devote an entire episode to Affinity in Modern. Listen in to learn what makes the deck tick, why it's good, how and when to mulligan, sideboard strategies, and how to beat it. Full episode can be downloaded or streamed below:

Our Deck of the Week this episode is 8-Rack, which Mason will be going over in the first part of the episode. The decklist and article can be found here.



Pieter's list from the TCG Silver event can be found here and our shared list from Grand Prix Richmond can be found here.



Sample Hand 1:

Blinkmoth Nexus

Ornithopter

Mox Opal

Memnite

Welding Jar

Springleaf Drum

Steel Overseer



Sample Hand 2:

Thoughtcast

Etched Champion

Etched Champion

Signal Pest

Darksteel Citadel

Glimmervoid

Inkmoth Nexus



Sample Hand 3:

Darksteel Citadel

Inkmoth Nexus

Arcbound Ravager

Cranial Plating

Cranial Plating

Sprinleaf Drum

Galvanic Blast



Sample Hand 4:

Inkmoth Nexus

Inkmoth Nexus

Darksteel Citadel

Vault Skirge

Mox Opal

Etched Champion



Hand Swap:

- Darksteel Citadel

+ Island



Sample Hand 5:

Darksteel Citadel

Arcbound Ravager

Ornithopter

Mox Opal

Thoughtcast