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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: Modern Enchantress With…. UPGRADES?

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Enchantress has mostly been built like a prison deck; but what if it went aggro? New 1-drops like Generous Visitor are begging to grow with enchantments to smash the opponent like a champion! Let's see ho... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Gruul Stompy!

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Ever want to relax and bash face? That's what this Modern Gruul Stompy deck is meant to do! Cast giant creatures that Modern's removal is not prepared for and attack in a primal way. No need to think, thi... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk with the BEST Removal

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It's confirmed: March of Otherworldly Light is a Modern staple. It looks like a perfect fit for Merfolk; holding up counterspells or removal. March is a clean answer to all Modern's 1-drops and all other non-... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: UW Merfolk UPGRADED with March of Otherworldly Light

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Azorius Merfolk picks up March of Otherworldly Light, fresh from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. This is an additional removal spell for tiny creatures, but anything else like Ensnaring Bridge and even Urza's Saga! L... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Changeling Tribal

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For science, we're running Changeling Tribal! The deck has many shapeshifters that can be buffed and protected by Lord of the Unreal and Cordial Vampire. You can even use Treefolk Harbinger to find Mirr... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Boomer Abzan in Modern (With Some Upgrades)

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March 23, 2022
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Classic Abzan comes back with upgrades from Neon Dynasty: Lion Sash. This creature can be tutored by Stoneforge Mystic. Effectively this deck has nine copies of Scavenging Ooze! Graveyard decks hate us! ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Rhythm of the Wild Stompy

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March 17, 2022
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It's time to beat opponents down with giant chunky creatures in Gruul Stompy, featuring Rhythm of the Wild. This enchantment makes our creatures uncounterable and the haste makes it almost impossible for ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Mono-Blue Merfolk Action

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March 16, 2022
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Mono-Blue Merfolk is the ultimate exercise in tempo. You have no removal so every move matters. How you block, bounce, and attack needs to be executed delicately because winning with Merfolk is an art... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Chalice Crushes the Competition

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March 10, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Can Merfolk compete vs Dragon's Rage Channeler and Ragavan in Modern? They can with Chalice of the Void. Watch this one-card combo make 1-mana decks suffer! Companion1 x Yorion, Sky Nomad Creature... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Chalice Folk Returns

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March 9, 2022
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The threat of Death's Shadow and Crashing Footfalls decks are too strong, Merfolk is too clunky at too high of a curve to combat them. Chalice of the Void will save the Fish by neutralizing all their 1-drop... Read More...
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