Modern · Matchup Guide
goryos-vengeance vs affinity
Sideboard plans, win rates, and key tactical decisions for Modern.
goryos-vengeance
47.5%
Even
Win rate
affinity
52.5%
Even
Win rate
Sample Size
102
Matches tracked
Strategic Overview
Affinity aims to win quickly with a swarm of artifacts, while Goryo's Vengeance seeks to reanimate powerful creatures like Griselbrand. Affinity should focus on disrupting Goryo's graveyard strategy and maintaining pressure. Goryo's Vengeance must survive the initial onslaught and execute its combo efficiently.
Key Cards in This Matchup
goryos-vengeance Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Focus on removing key artifacts with Abrupt Decay and Nature's Claim to slow down Affinity's aggressive start. Leyline of the Void can preemptively shut down their graveyard hate if they bring it in.
affinity Sideboard Plan
+ Bring In
− Take Out
Bring in graveyard hate and disruption to prevent Goryo's Vengeance from executing its combo. Thoughtseize can disrupt their hand, while Relic of Progenitus hinders their graveyard strategy.