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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: Burn Players Today Don’t Know This Magic Card Exists

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Channel Nikachu, Modern
Master of Waves, once a stock Modern Merfolk card, makes a return in the UW Ephemerate variation; much to the displeasure of the Burn buds. Creature4 x Silvergill Adept4 x Harbinger of the ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: It’s Official, I’m Switching to Azorius Merfolk

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It's said that Tribal decks are suffering because of Modern Horizons 2's Solitude and Fury. However, Modern Horizons 1 saves Azorius Merfolk with Ephemerate. This card protects from removal while simultaneously... Read More...

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These crazy Magic: the Gathering combos will impress your friends! https://youtu.be/yyxNrRpuuzc Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% of... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Shamans Has Explosive Synergy

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Combine Ephemerate and Harmonic Prodigy to double the triggers of Fanatic of Mogis and you have a lethal combo! Creature2 x Flamekin Harbinger4 x Ignoble Hierarch4 x Elvish Visionary4 x Harmoni... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Block Or Not Block This Infect Creature? | Modern MTG Merfolk vs Infect

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June 29, 2022
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You're at 2 Infect and you're attacked by an Infect creature. Do you block? Creature3 x Cursecatcher4 x Tide Shaper3 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Master of the Pearl Trident4 x Merfolk Trickster... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Tap Down For Tempo | Modern Merfolk vs UR Murktide

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June 25, 2022
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It's time to trap some tempo decks with Modern Merfolk's Watertrap Weaver! Creature3 x Cursecatcher4 x Tide Shaper3 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Master of the Pearl Trident4 x Merfolk Trickster2... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk vs 4c-Omnath

Nikachu
June 23, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
The key combo in Utopia Merfolk is untapping Utopia Sprawl with Merrow Reejerey to dump your 2-drops! Creature3 x Cursecatcher4 x Tide Shaper3 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Master of the Pearl ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern MTG Merfolk vs Lantern Control

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June 22, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Lantern players always bully Merfolk with their Ensnaring Bridge. Today we stand up to the bullies! Creature3 x Cursecatcher4 x Tide Shaper3 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Master of the Pearl Tr... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Giada Might Be The Best Angel Ever Printed

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June 18, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Angels just got a ton of playable to finally make a Modern deck. Particularly Giada, Font of Hope is a flying vigilance 2-drop that buffs Angels as they enter the battlefield. To boot it off, she also can r... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Collector Ouphe CRUSHES Combo Deck | Modern MTG Merfolk vs Neoform

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June 16, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Simic Merfolk with Collected Company utilizes creatures like Collector Ouphe! You never know where it can be sided in, even vs Neoform's Mox Amber! Creature3 x Cursecatcher4 x Tide Shaper3 x Lo... Read More...
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