• HOME
  • Decklists
  • Spoilers
    • Wilds of Eldraine Full Preview
    • March of the Machine Full Preview
    • Phyrexia: All Will Be One Full Preview
    • The Brothers’ War Full Preview
  • Current Research
    • Channel Nikachu
    • Commander Cookout
    • Commander ad Populum
    • Donkin’s Digest
    • Lord of Modern
    • Rants of Valakut
    • The Spirit Squad
    • The Scoop
  • Decklists
  • About Us
  • Our Sponsor
Log In
Lost your password?
Lost your password?
Search
The Mana Base logo
  • HOME
  • Decklists
    Random
    • Frontier Spotlight: Week 1 at Fusion Gaming

      Austen Hoey
      January 25, 2017
      Decklists
    Recent
    • Bloom! There it is!

      Andre Segarra
      August 9, 2024
    • New Year, New Me: Flying Edition

      Andre Segarra
      January 19, 2024
    • State of the Spirit Address: Ixalan Edition

      Andre Segarra
      November 24, 2023
    • BAMulet Titan: Turning to the Dark Side to Attack the Metagame!

      GR_DONKIN
      July 21, 2023
    • Brewing with LOTR after a short “Reprieve”

      GR_DONKIN
      June 22, 2023
    • Modern Devoted Druid Combo in 2023

      GR_DONKIN
      January 28, 2023
  • Spoilers

    Recent

    • Channel Nikachu: These Reality Fracture MTG Spoilers are Truly Insane

      Nikachu
      September 24, 2026
      Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
    • Channel Nikachu: Magic's The Hobbit Is Wild! (MTG Set Review)

      Nikachu
      August 6, 2026
      Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
    • Channel Nikachu: Most Mana-Expensive Discard (5CMC+)

      Nikachu
      July 2, 2026
      Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
    • Channel Nikachu: MTG Creatures WORTHY of the Hammer of Thor

      Nikachu
      June 21, 2026
      Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
    • Channel Nikachu: These Marvel Super Heroes Spoilers are BROKEN

      Nikachu
      June 17, 2026
      Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
    • Channel Nikachu: These New Strixhaven Spoilers are INSANE

      Nikachu
      April 9, 2026
      Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
    • Wilds of Eldraine Full Preview
    • March of the Machine Full Preview
    • Phyrexia: All Will Be One Full Preview
    • The Brothers’ War Full Preview
  • Current Research
    • Channel Nikachu
    • Commander Cookout
    • Commander ad Populum
    • Donkin’s Digest
    • Lord of Modern
    • Rants of Valakut
    • The Spirit Squad
    • The Scoop
  • Decklists
    Random
    • Frontier Spotlight: Week 1 at Fusion Gaming

      Austen Hoey
      January 25, 2017
      Decklists
    Recent
    • Bloom! There it is!

      Andre Segarra
      August 9, 2024
    • New Year, New Me: Flying Edition

      Andre Segarra
      January 19, 2024
    • State of the Spirit Address: Ixalan Edition

      Andre Segarra
      November 24, 2023
    • BAMulet Titan: Turning to the Dark Side to Attack the Metagame!

      GR_DONKIN
      July 21, 2023
    • Brewing with LOTR after a short “Reprieve”

      GR_DONKIN
      June 22, 2023
    • Modern Devoted Druid Combo in 2023

      GR_DONKIN
      January 28, 2023
  • About Us
  • Our Sponsor
TRENDING
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 563 - The TRUTH About Universes Beyond in Commander
  • Channel Nikachu: The Most Obnoxious Alchemy Cards on MTG Arena
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 562 - Changes to Booster Packs INCOMING!
  • Channel Nikachu: WARNING! These Magic Cards Are TOXIC
  • MTG Reality Fracture October Giveaway!
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 561 - The Evolution of SULTAI in Commander
  • Channel Nikachu: These Magic Cards JUICE UP Your Mana
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 560 - The Evolution of JESKAI in Commander

Author Nikachu

Nikachu

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: 1-Mana Red Spell Tier List!

Nikachu
November 17, 2022
Channel Nikachu
From Goblin Grenade to Rite of Flame, we rank every 1-mana red spell! https://youtu.be/m0xYTKURJVY Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off all... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: MTG Combos That Used To Be Broken, Now No One Plays

Nikachu
November 16, 2022
Channel Nikachu
Continuing our dive into the history of Magic, we look back at popular & powerful MTG combos which over time have been forgotten… https://youtu.be/mleLQ1vhOUI Get your MTG singles from F... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Best Lifegain Cards in MTG

Nikachu
November 11, 2022
Channel Nikachu
You like gaining life? Here’s every lifegain spell you need to know in MTG. https://youtu.be/f63h9j4kWFU Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5%... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Strictly Worse Cards Over MTG History

Nikachu
November 9, 2022
Channel Nikachu
Power creep slowly replaces old weaker cards. But SOME cards were too powerful to begin with! How did Magic water down killer spells? Today we look at Strictly WORSE cards in MTG. https://youtu.be/r... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Should The Fetchlands Get Banned?!

Nikachu
November 3, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Modern
Some debate has spurred up over fetchlands in Modern. Are they too powerful and need a ban or are they part of the identity of the format? https://youtu.be/_I3mZJ4-7-g Get your MTG singles... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Rating AI-Generated MTG Cards pt. 3!

Nikachu
November 3, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Modern
What if you needed another player to help you out. AI created a card to copy target player! Today's credit goes to @RoboRosewaterM! https://youtu.be/0zene8-lTJQ Get your MTG singles f... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: When Reading The Card BADLY Explains The Card

Nikachu
November 1, 2022
Channel Nikachu
Reading old Magic cards will explain what it does, but as badly as possible! https://youtu.be/ajYsWrWoRpo Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Worst Sorceries in MTG

Nikachu
October 27, 2022
Channel Nikachu
For 9 mana, Blessed Wind can change a player’s life total to 20. That’s terrible! 🤮 https://youtu.be/LgZSP331BQU Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to s... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Bad Combos That Actually Work

Nikachu
October 26, 2022
Channel Nikachu
Winning the game with Worldpurge into Barren Glory might be a bad clunky combo, but it works! https://youtu.be/SCJrQVaGMT4 Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: More Strictly Better Cards Over MTG History

Nikachu
October 21, 2022
Channel Nikachu
Power creep slowly replaces old weaker cards. Nikachu goes over "strictly better" cards over Magic's history. https://youtu.be/vI8zX6dGEwI Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coup... Read More...
  • 1
  • …
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • …
  • 71

About Us

Welcome to “The Mana Base” the world’s first and only facility devoted to the betterment and research of the world’s mana usage and efficiency when it pertains to Magic: the Gathering. Our base’s location remains a mystery, as we strive to remain neutral to the world’s Magic player’s, Please show yourself around, and explore any of this facilities member’s research as you please. You can access our findings by scrolling along the top toolbar located under the authors section. If you’re looking for just our newly published work, the main lobby is currently showcasing all of the freshest content our researchers have published. Have fun exploring, but I warn, some of the bases experimenters don’t care for guests, sticking to yourself, and keeping your head down is strongly advised.

Recent Posts

  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 563 – The TRUTH About Universes Beyond in Commander

    Commander Cookout
    October 31, 2026
  • Channel Nikachu: The Most Obnoxious Alchemy Cards on MTG Arena

    Nikachu
    October 30, 2026
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 562 – Changes to Booster Packs INCOMING!

    Commander Cookout
    October 25, 2026