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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: Cards That Are Unplayable Without Synergy

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Have you ever looked at broken cards in vacuum? Like a Myr Enforcer with no artifacts in deck? Today we explore MTG cards unplayable without synergy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN7E-B_R7Qw Get yo... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Bad Combos That Actually Work Pt. 5

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When you Fractured Identity your own Phage, it’s GG. This and more bad MTG combos that actually work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeoFjPEhIUM Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use C... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Rating AI-Generated MTG Cards pt. 7!

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All your creatures get +0/+0? Sounds like R&D by the AI! Check out all the other hilarious cards it made. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mgNcITQFd8&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG s... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Silver-Border Cards That Actually Work!

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The Un-sets have a lot of wildly crazy cards, but today we explore the few that in theory could be constructed playable! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9ywOSZWi3Q Get your MTG singles from FUSION GA... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: 7+ Mana Cards That Are Actually Good

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These 7-mana cards are either good, or tournament playable! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKWxhy_gZE0 Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% of... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: MTG Cards That Broke The Color Pie

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April 7, 2023
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Wait, the color of these cards aren't suppose to do that! It breaks the color pie! Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off all your purchases... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: How Powerful Are Banned Legacy Cards? (Part 2)

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April 5, 2023
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Today we continue to explore the Legacy Banned List. What's banned and why? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d0GS3y15mM Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKAC... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: X-Mana Spell Tier List!

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March 31, 2023
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If it has an X in the cost, it's on the list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_Ai2XfZRA Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off all your pur... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Bad Combos That Actually Work Pt. 4

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March 29, 2023
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Today we look at fan-favorite janky combos that actually work! You can catch part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDCDHfXePc Get your MTG singles from... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Worst Legendary Creatures in Magic: The Gathering

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Warning, don't make any of these cards your commander! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBkNi1K8BUM Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off a... Read More...
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