Great — the archetype is called "Goryo Reanimator" in the database. Now let me get the matchup data against the top archetypes!
Here's the full matchup breakdown for Goryo Reanimator in Modern (Mar–Apr 2026):
| Opponent | Win Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Neobrand | 69.2% | 13 |
| Boros Energy | 58.2% | 122 ⭐ |
| Affinity | 55.8% | 43 |
| Amulet Titan | 55.3% | 38 |
| Azorius Control | 53.9% | 13 |
The biggest win here is Boros Energy — the #1 deck in the format — with a healthy 58.2% WR over 122 matches. That's a meaningful edge against the most represented deck.
| Opponent | Win Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Jeskai Blink | 48.8% | 43 |
| Domain Zoo | 46.7% | 15 |
| Ruby Storm | 46.2% | 26 |
| Opponent | Win Rate | Matches |
|---|---|---|
| Tron | 38.5% | 26 |
| Prowess | 27.8% | 18 |
| Living End | 23.5% | 17 |
| Blue Belcher | 20.0% | 10 |
The graveyard hate/speed decks are rough. Living End and Blue Belcher are particularly brutal, likely because both can race or disrupt the combo effectively. Prowess (fast clock + disruption) is also a tough ask.
Overall: Goryo Reanimator sits at ~50% WR in the meta, but its strength is punching above its weight against the format's #1 deck (Boros Energy). Watch out for fast combo and Living End strategies.
📊 Sources — Data from 81 tournaments (80% MTGO, 20% Melee):