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Jonathon “Nikachu” Zaczek is the Merfolk master. Deeply devoted to one deck, Jonathon teaches the intricacies of Merfolk as the metagame changes over time. Over the years Jonathon has proven Merfolk’s competitive edge by consistently placing well in Grand Prixs and MTGO competitive leagues.

Channel Nikachu: Mono U Tempo (Part 2 of 3)

Nikachu
April 19, 2019
Channel Nikachu
Today we look at Modern Poorfolk, a budget Merfolk Modern deck. Then we'll see how Cryptic Command does in Modern, followed by a little Standard Mono-Blue Tempo in MTG Arena! Budget Modern Merfolk for $100! ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono U Tempo (Part 1 of 3)

Nikachu
April 12, 2019
Channel Nikachu
We're taking a look at 3 different Mono-Blue Merfolk lists today, 2 in Modern, plus a budget Legacy deck. Enjoy! Modern Merfolk with 4x Vapor Snag We return to Vapor Snag as a cheap and painless way to in... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk Survives Harsh Modern Winter!

Nikachu
February 28, 2019
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The format is now busted wide open with Dredge, Whir Prison, Control, Burn, and a variety of Phoenix decks. Humans and Spirits are dwindling in numbers but Merfolk is growing! The narrow metagame has made it ea... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Benthic Biomancer in Modern Merfolk!

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February 7, 2019
Channel Nikachu
The entire Merfolk community is excited for the new one drop, Benthic Biomancer. Very rarely does Wizards print one-drop Merfolk, but Ravnica Allegiance surprised us. Biomancer is a Merfolk that can get larger ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Finishing Strong in 2018!

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January 10, 2019
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Merfolk had a lull of results in mid 2018, pushing it’s metagame share to 0%. Nikachu has revitalized Merfolk to many published results, inspiring many different followers to do the same. Today Merfolk sits at ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Preparing for GP Portland!

Nikachu
December 20, 2018
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Hollow One, Infect, Grixis Death’s Shadow, and Infect are all making a comeback in Modern. Most decks would be scared, but not Merfolk. Harbinger of the Tides will turn the tide in our favour by bouncing the op... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk is Back in Top 8 Territory!

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November 23, 2018
Channel Nikachu
Just over a month ago, Merfolk was 0% of the metagame. Who else would bring Merfolk back to center stage than Nikachu. With his latest build, Nikachu is inspiring Merfolk players around the world as Modern play... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk is Back on the Map!

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November 1, 2018
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Merfolk has long been considered pushed out of the format since the arrival of Humans and now Spirits. What does Merfolk have to offer to compete in today’s Modern environment? Mistcaller can even the odds vs C... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Return of Merfolk!

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October 11, 2018
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Let's make Merfolk great again! Lands1 x Cavern of Souls13 x Island (99)1 x Minamo, School at Water's Edge2 x Mutavault1 x Oboro, Palace in the Clouds2 x Tectonic Edge Creatures4 x Mistcaller4 x Phant... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk in Legacy returns!

Nikachu
September 26, 2018
Channel Nikachu
We return to Legacy Merfolk this week! Lands (20)4 x Cavern of Souls12 x Island4 x Mutavault - Full Art Champs Promo Creatures (25)4 x Cursecatcher4 x Phantasmal Image4 x Silvergill Adept4 x Lord of A... Read More...
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