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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: Simic Merfolk UPGRADED with Modern Horizons 2

Nikachu
July 1, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Simic Merfolk gets a new 1-drop to keep up it's aggressive draw with Tide Shaper, it can be a Spreading Seas on turn 2 or just an aggro start on turn 1. Simic also lacks late game grind, but Svyelun s... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk UPGRADED with Svyelun, Tide Shaper, and Rishadan Dockhand

Nikachu
June 25, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Time to test all the new goodies from Modern Horizons 2: Svyelun for card draw and protection, Tide Shaper as a new Spreading Seas, and Rishadan Dockhand as a Rishadan Port! Lands... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Running Back Decisive Denial in Historic Merfolk

Nikachu
June 17, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Historic
Be prepared for Ultimatum decks and Thassa's Oracle combos with Decisive Denial in Historic Merfolk! Creature1 x Benthic Biomancer4 x Mistcaller4 x Kumena's Speaker4 x Merfolk Trickster4 x Si... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Azorius Merfolk Playtesting New Cards!

Nikachu
June 10, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
We're going to remove Mutavault for Skyclave Cleric, a 1/3 that gains 2 life on ETB. This double-faced card can be used as a mana source to cast Skyclave Apparition reliably by turn 3. We're also testin... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Decisive Denial in Historic Simic Merfolk?

Nikachu
June 9, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Strixhaven's Decisive Denial is an appealing addition to Historic Merfolk. It's a maindeck counterspell (Negate) that doubles as a potential removal spell, fighting the opponent's creatures. Let the playt... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk God: Svyelun of Sea and Sky! | MH2 Spoiler

Nikachu
June 5, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
The Merfolk God: Svyelun of Sea and Sky is the latest Modern Horizons 2 Spoiler and an excellent include in the Merfolk archetype for Modern MTG. https://youtu.be/Dl3LSEAN3u0 Get your MTG ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Void Mirror-What Happens to Tron Now? | MH2 Spoiler

Nikachu
June 3, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
Void Mirror from Modern Horizons 2 is the latest hate card vs Colorless and Free Spell decks. Today we look at what it interacts with and if Modern Tron variants can adapt. https://youtu.be/m... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Prismatic Ending Will CLEAN UP Modern | MH2 Spoiler

Nikachu
June 1, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Spoilers
Prismatic Ending is the new spoiler from Modern Horizons 2 that can remove any non-land permanent equal to the mana value of the colors spent to cast the spell. How with this affect MtG Modern? h... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Grief Will Live Up To Its Name | MH2 Spoiler

Nikachu
May 31, 2021
Channel Nikachu
Modern Horizons 2 Spoiler Grief is a new way for combo decks to interact with the opponent without mana in Modern MtG. Ephemerate synergies might also exist. https://youtu.be/AE_iAGqSVfs ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Thrasta, Tempest’s Roar Looks Like a Mistake | MH2 Spoiler

Nikachu
May 29, 2021
Channel Nikachu
Thrasta, Tempest's Roar is the new Dinosaur spoiled from Modern Horizons 2. It's busted and can be abused, but is it ban worthy? https://youtu.be/bLscU8uczNM Get your MTG singles from ... Read More...
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