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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: Glasspool Simic!

Nikachu
November 12, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Can Glasspool Mimic be played in Simic Merfolk? Merrow Reejerey is a bit too good to replace with Merfolk Mistbinder, but Kumena's Speaker is way better than Benthic Biomancer. Let's try Simic with Mimi... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Return of Harbinger of the Tides in Modern Merfolk!

Nikachu
November 5, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
With Prowess and Death's Shadow gaining new tools, it's time to turn to tempo to slow down the aggression. It's time to bring back Harbinger of the Tides to Modern Merfolk to bounce Soul-Scar Mage and S... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Smuggler’s Copter in Glasspool Mimic Merfolk

Nikachu
October 31, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Running Smuggler's Copter Merfolk back in the new Prowess and Shadow metagame. Will Copter grind enough value with evasion or will it be too weak on defense against the new aggro decks? ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Flickerfolk: Budget Modern 8-Seas Flickerfolk

Nikachu
October 29, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Trying to get into Modern on a Budget? Try Budget 8-Seas Flickerfolk! This Merfolk deck slows the game down with eight copies of seas effects: Spreading Seas and Sea's Claim. The heart of the deck is fl... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Trusty Mono-Blue Merfolk Adding Smuggler’s Copter!

Nikachu
October 27, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
How to make a good deck even better? Add Smuggler's Copter! Modern Merfolk already used Copter to really good effect before Glasspool Mimc was printed and it's time to add it back to see if it makes the... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Glasspool Mimic is STOCK in Mono Blue Merfolk!

Nikachu
October 20, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Are you afraid of Uro and Teferi, Time Raveler? Don't be, just play Modern Merfolk and confidently crush the competition! Lands3 x Cavern of Souls4 x Darkslick Shores4 x Mutavault... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk with Glasspool Mimic and Darkslick Shores!

Nikachu
October 17, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Glasspool Mimic is the most threat dense version of Modern Merfolk right now! The deck plays a full 4 Mutavault and 4 Glasspool Mimic that can be used as lands or creatures. Additionally Benthic Biomanc... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Glasspool Mimic Merfolk Goes UNDEFEATED with Merrow Reejerey!

Nikachu
October 15, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Glasspool Mimic Merfolk goes 5-0, proving to be a solid competitive deck in the current metagame. In addition to copying lords, Glasspool Mimic can also copy Silvergill Adept for more card draw and Mutava... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Flickerfolk: Ghostly Flicker Lands Into Umara Wizard and Glasspool Mimic

Nikachu
October 10, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Flickerfolk, a completely original approach to the Modern Merfolk archetype. The idea is to play Glasspool Shores and Umara Falls as lands then use Ghostly Flicker at instant speed to blink the lands in... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk with Glasspool Mimic!

Nikachu
October 8, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
New Merfolk card: Glasspool Mimic! This unexpected gem from Zendikar Rising allows Modern Merfolk to do 3 things: 1) increase the threat density in the deck by replacing some land with pseudo-creatures, 2... Read More...
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