He then had no mana to play the game with and lost shortly after
Urza, Chief Artificer This is the only instance of affinity for artifact creatures (thats WotC making the mechanic safer)

Abaddon the Despoiler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Absolute Virtue Abzan Guide Abzan Kin-Guard Academy Raider Accursed Marauder Adder-Staff Boggart Agent Frank Horrigan Ahn-Crop Champion Ahn-Crop Crasher Ahn-Crop Invader Ainok Strike Leader Ajani, Nacatl Pariah Akiri, Fearless Voyager Akki Avalanchers Akki Ember-Keeper Akki Lavarunner Akki Raider Akki Underling Akoum Boulderfoot Akoum Warrior Akroan Line Breaker Al Bhed Salvagers Alesha's Vanguard Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Allosaurus Rider Alpine Houndmaster Ambassador Oak Anep, Vizier of Hazoret Angel of Indemnity Anthousa, Setessan Hero Arashin Foremost Arashin Sunshield Archetype of Aggression Arctic Nishoba Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ares, God of War Armored Skaab Armory Veteran Ash Zealot Ashenmoor Cohort Ashenmoor Gouger Aspiring Champion Assault Intercessor Astelli Reclaimer Astor, Bearer of Blades Atarka Beastbreaker Atarka Pummeler Attuma, Atlantean Warlord Aurora Champion Avalanche Tusker Aven Eternal Aven Gagglemaster Aven Initiate Aven Reedstalker Aven Skirmisher Aven Sunstriker Aven Wind Guide Avenger of the Fallen Avenging Huntbonder Axegrinder Giant Axgard Braggart Azra Bladeseeker Azra Oddsmaker Backwoods Survivalists Baldin, Century Herdmaster Ballroom Brawlers Banewhip Punisher Barktooth Warbeard Barkweave Crusher

Also, since the overall power level of Modern is dramatically lower compared to Legacy and Vintage, the 2 for 1 for countering a medium-power non creature spell is often not worth it