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

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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...

Channel Nikachu: One of the Most Underrated Tribes | Modern MTG Dimir Zombies

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You can't keep a Zombie down; Geralf's Messenger has Undying and Gravecrawler can be cast from the graveyard! Soul Diviner can draw cards off the counters we have on our permanents like Aether Vial or Carri... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern MTG Rakdos Vampires

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June 9, 2022
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Rakdos Vampires gets Falkenrath Pit Fighter to draw cards. Just sacrifice Bloodghast and discard Fiery Temper for value! Planeswalker4 x Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord Creature4 x Falkenrath Pit F... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: This is Why Endurance Is One Of Modern’s Best Cards

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Endurance is one of the best graveyard hate cards in Modern. It can be pitched for free at instant speed (surprise!) or just ramped into on turn 2 as a 3/4 reach creature. This match shows why it's one ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: I Force Combo Player To Beat Me In Time | Gruul Stompy vs Jeskai Ascendancy

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June 5, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Jeskai Ascendancy is the most annoying deck to play against. It's like watching someone play Solitaire. But online you'd better be quick or you could run out of time! Creature4 x Bonecrus... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: So I Started Blasting | Modern Gruul Stompy vs Calibrated Blast

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June 2, 2022
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Calibrated Blast is the new fear in Modern. Will they hit a card with mana Value 15? Or will they whiff? All our Smooth Brain Stompy deck can do is pray. Creature4 x Bonecrusher Giant // ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: We Went to Game 4 (Not Many MTG Players Have)

Nikachu
June 1, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
What happens when both players go below 0 at the same time? Only Earthquake in Gruul Stompy can find that out! Creature4 x Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp4 x Endurance - Borderless2 x Klothys,... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Tron Gets Quaked! | Modern Gruul Stompy vs. Tron

Nikachu
May 27, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Gruul Stompy is back with a card no one expects in Modern: Earthquake. Our chunky creatures won't die to this sorcery and you can randomly win games topdecking it in the lategame with a lot of mana! ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Most Players Don’t Know What This MTG Card Does Anymore

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May 24, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Once a Modern staple, Geist of St.Traft has been all but forgotton. But let's test drive this 2012 hexproof staple in 2022! Planeswalker2 x Teferi, Time Raveler1 x Jace, the Mind Sculptor1 x Tefe... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: I Tricked This Murktide MTG Deck Over and Over

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May 19, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Tricks are not only for kids, they are also for Merfolk. Just when the opponent thinks they can attack, SUPRISE! Another Trickster! Creatures4 x Cursecatcher4 x Tide Shaper4 x Silvergill Adep... Read More...
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