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Decks (Magic The Gathering) => Modern => Topic started by: DeathlyFoiend on June 08, 2014, 03:52:03 PM

Title: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on June 08, 2014, 03:52:03 PM

Affinity

60 cards, 15 sideboard


4 {Darksteel Citadel}
4 {Inkmoth Nexus}
1 {Island}
4 {Blinkmoth Nexus}
4 {Glimmervoid}
17 lands


4 {Signal Pest}
3 {Steel Overseer}
1 {Spellskite}
4 {Arcbound Ravager}
2 {Memnite}
4 {Ornithopter}
3 {Abattoir Ghoul}
1 {Master of Etherium}
4 {Vault Skirge}
3 {Etched Champion}
29 creatures


2 {Galvanic Blast}
4 {Cranial Plating}
3 {Springleaf Drum}
4 {Mox Opal}
1 {Welding Jar}
14 other spells


Sideboard

1 {Blood Moon}
1 {Spellskite}
3 {Thoughtseize}
1 {Rule of Law}
2 {Ancient Grudge}
1 {Spell Snare}
1 {Torpor Orb}
1 {Rest in Peace}
1 {Whipflare}
1 {Grafdigger's Cage}
1 {Spell Pierce}
1 {Relic of Progenitus}
15 sideboard cards


Notes:
The Aba thing is Ensoul Artifact
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: cltrn81 on June 08, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
Maybe a {choke} in the SB?

Looks good
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Sparkle Ninja on June 08, 2014, 04:10:50 PM
My list looks very similar to yours. Only exception is that I have 3 Memnite and 3 ornithopter
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on June 08, 2014, 04:23:29 PM
Quote from: cltrn81 on June 08, 2014, 04:08:46 PM
Maybe a {choke} in the SB?

Looks good
Choke isn't that great and doubling up on Land enchantments against already pod matchups doesn't make sense. Blood Moon is the better choice.

Never go less than 4 Ornithopters, really. Evasion is one of the best things with this deck. Having a 0/2+ is just amazing.

And I am not a fan of Memnite because it is rediculously bad. It is only really good because of the fact it costs zero.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on June 09, 2014, 01:02:33 AM
4 Orns and 2 Mems is good I like that.

Why 3 T Seize Mb? I'd rather have some multiple of Galvanics MB then side in tseizes
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on June 09, 2014, 07:05:35 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2014, 01:02:33 AM
4 Orns and 2 Mems is good I like that.

Why 3 T Seize Mb? I'd rather have some multiple of Galvanics MB then side in tseizes
Because Thoughtseize is better than Galvanic Blasts in matchups. And I side it in against almost every deck, too.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on June 09, 2014, 09:01:17 AM
I understand siding it in vs most matchups. But Game 1 do you ever find that you just need that extra bit of damage?
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on June 10, 2014, 06:52:59 AM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 09, 2014, 09:01:17 AM
I understand siding it in vs most matchups. But Game 1 do you ever find that you just need that extra bit of damage?
Not really. Four extra damage is enough to get through with my creatures since Thoughtaeize does stop their game plan.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on June 10, 2014, 10:11:09 AM
Isn't that what I'm saying?
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on June 10, 2014, 01:48:13 PM
With creatures alone, I meant. I don't rely on it with spellss
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on June 10, 2014, 06:22:16 PM
True but a Gal Blast can either pave the way or just finish them :P anyways just a thought :D
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on June 10, 2014, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 10, 2014, 06:22:16 PM
True but a Gal Blast can either pave the way or just finish them :P anyways just a thought :D
Well, Thoughtseize does the same by paving the way, stopping the opponents hate and gives me information on their plays, making it easier to play against.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on June 11, 2014, 01:04:33 AM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on June 10, 2014, 08:40:44 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on June 10, 2014, 06:22:16 PM
True but a Gal Blast can either pave the way or just finish them :P anyways just a thought :D
Well, Thoughtseize does the same by paving the way, stopping the opponents hate and gives me information on their plays, making it easier to play against.

True and I've never played affinity but I've played aggro (I know not the exact same lol) but sometimes you just need those last 2, 3, or 4 points to finish a game :)
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.

Did you play a lot of Rock with Souls?
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.

Did you play a lot of Rock with Souls?
Nope. I only played BG Rock and Jund. I went 1-2 to BG Rock and 2-1 to Jund.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 06:02:34 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.

Did you play a lot of Rock with Souls?
Nope. I only played BG Rock and Jund. I went 1-2 to BG Rock and 2-1 to Jund.

I'm building 2 Esper decks (mill and {Polymorph} don't laugh it's quotes good :P) anyways what cards in those colours are good vs affinity?
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 06:21:49 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 06:02:34 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.

Did you play a lot of Rock with Souls?
Nope. I only played BG Rock and Jund. I went 1-2 to BG Rock and 2-1 to Jund.

I'm building 2 Esper decks (mill and {Polymorph} don't laugh it's quotes good :P) anyways what cards in those colours are good vs affinity?
Lingering Souls, Stony Silence, Hurkyl's Recall.
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: Munchlax on July 30, 2014, 06:38:53 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 06:21:49 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 06:02:34 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.

Did you play a lot of Rock with Souls?
Nope. I only played BG Rock and Jund. I went 1-2 to BG Rock and 2-1 to Jund.

I'm building 2 Esper decks (mill and {Polymorph} don't laugh it's quotes good :P) anyways what cards in those colours are good vs affinity?
Lingering Souls, Stony Silence, Hurkyl's Recall.
And {Ghostly Prison}
Title: Re: Affinity
Post by: DeathlyFoiend on July 31, 2014, 04:35:13 PM
Quote from: Munchlax on July 30, 2014, 06:38:53 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 06:21:49 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 06:02:34 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:57:07 PM
Quote from: Mattao19 on July 30, 2014, 05:26:24 PM
Quote from: DeathlyFoiend on July 30, 2014, 05:10:53 PM
Updated decklist with what I ran at GP Boston/Worcester, for a 6-2-1 record.

Did you play a lot of Rock with Souls?
Nope. I only played BG Rock and Jund. I went 1-2 to BG Rock and 2-1 to Jund.

I'm building 2 Esper decks (mill and {Polymorph} don't laugh it's quotes good :P) anyways what cards in those colours are good vs affinity?
Lingering Souls, Stony Silence, Hurkyl's Recall.
And {Ghostly Prison}
Only on the quicker hands, which there isn't much of for me after game 1.
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