(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