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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: Rishadan Dockhand, a Merfolk Master’s Review

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May 28, 2021
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Rishadan Dockhand is the latest spoiler from Modern Horizons 2. Merfolk Master Nikachu analyzes this card to see if it's competitive in Modern. https://youtu.be/wcj3J3OcRyI Get your MTG si... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: MTG Commercials You Didn’t Know Existed

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Did you know MTG used to have commercials on television? Now you do! 😲 https://youtu.be/DBAQqoQ2Iyc Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Azorius Merfolk is The Way!

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May 23, 2021
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White is the answer Merfolk was looking for. The days of bouncing Ensnaring Bridge with Petty Theft are over. Welcome Skyclave Apparition, a permanent answer we can Aether Vial into play. Auriok Champio... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Easiest Modern Decks to Play

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May 20, 2021
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What are the easiest Modern MtG decks to win with? Today we rank them! https://youtu.be/X7ej9lhx1dg Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% off ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Horizon 2 LEAKS ARE TRUE!

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May 17, 2021
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Modern Horizons 2 has revealed spoilers, some which were rumored like Counterspell and Sanctum Prelate. In addition, we take a look at newly powerful prints into Modern such as Diamond Lion, Brainstone,... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Azorius Merfolk in Modern

Nikachu
May 13, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Azorius Merfolk takes shape! The best cards in Modern are Auriok Champion to defend vs Shadow and Prowess decks, and the best removal spell is Skyclave Apparition. Add these to the Merfolk deck and sudd... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Hardest Modern Decks to Play

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May 6, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Modern
What are the hardest Modern MTG decks to play? Today we rank them against each other. https://youtu.be/YJViUTAtPm4   Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Cod... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merblade in Modern

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May 3, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Cursecatcher and Unsettled Mariner is a great combo, why not lean harder into white by experimenting with Stoneforge Mystic? Maul of the Skyclaves is great for Merfolk; it turns every random Merfolk int... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Bringing Back Historic Merfolk

Nikachu
April 29, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Nikachu is back to Historic, MTG Arena's premier non-rotating format. With a solid creature base for beat-downs and card draw, Merfolk is ready for anything in Historic. Creature2 x Benthic Bio... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Bant Merfolk in Modern

Nikachu
April 22, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Unsettled Mariner enters the battlefield. We're adding the taxing Shapshifter to Simic Merfolk so that we can kill the opponent before they can get enough mana to pay the tax on their removal. Combined ... Read More...
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