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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: Bad Combos That Actually Work Pt. 3

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If you're looking for some original combos, look no where else. But I make no promises that they are any good! You can catch part 1 here, and part 2 here. https://youtu.be/NCi8BQ7tsFs Get y... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: 1-Mana Black Spell Tier List!

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Today we rank every 1-mana black spell. How does Scheming Symmetry rank compared to the other tutors? https://youtu.be/G5gSWGDm9Iw Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coup... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Free Spells Over MTG History

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From Contagion, to Snuff Out, to Grief, we look at free spells over the history of MTG. https://youtu.be/bpXGyFjJCDg Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Budget Replacements to Popular Cards

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Can't afford Wheel of Fortune? Check out Wheel of Misfortune! https://youtu.be/nohlBky5jQA Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off all you... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Fan-favourite Flavour Texts!

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December 16, 2022
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Magic has built worlds in flavour text. They've also had some ZINGERS! Today we go over our favourite funny flavour texts! https://youtu.be/iGLDYL9xI48 Get your MTG singles from FUSIO... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Rating AI-Generated MTG Cards pt. 4!

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The AI thinks that we should be allowed to discard a card to draw a card for a 5-mana permanent... You never know what it's gonna come up with! https://youtu.be/TE7J_QR4afk Get your MT... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Worst Lands in Magic: The Gathering

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December 9, 2022
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You've heard of Badlands, but these lands are just plain BAD. 🤮 https://youtu.be/eblnvK4yUu4 Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off all y... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Rating Custom MTG Cards On Reddit Part 3

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December 8, 2022
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You heard of One with Nothing, now here's One with EVERYTHING! 😵 https://youtu.be/t_3DItIm9ZQ Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off all ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Best Artifact Creatures in MTG

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December 3, 2022
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There are a lot of Artifact Creatures out there, and here are the best ones in Magic: The Gathering! https://youtu.be/ZW7ppS9n_Eg Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupo... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: How Powerful Are Banned Pioneer Cards?

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November 29, 2022
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Pioneer's cards got axed quickly at the start of the format, but are they as powerful today as they were back then? https://youtu.be/_BLulZilV_Q Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING O... Read More...
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