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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: Chalice Folk Returns

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March 9, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
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...

Channel Nikachu: Urza’s Saga Merfolk Tutors for Sideboard Cards!

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Merfolk utilizes Urza's Saga as a creature generator and as a free toolbox tutor. Urza's Saga can grab killer sideboard cards like Relic of Progenitus and also Pithing Needle! Watch how Urza's Saga seals the ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Our Merfolk Deck Impressed Our Opponent…

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February 26, 2022
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We cast not one, not two, but three Master of Waves; the family had arrived. The Master is the ultimate stabilizer to any ground attack. It truly impressed our opponent that figured our deck was unbeatable. A... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk UPGRADED With Otawara, Soaring City

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February 23, 2022
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Otawara, Soaring City is the newest card from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty to be an instant staple to the Merfolk deck. This card is basically free to add to the deck, and can bounce problematic permanents like E... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Adds Urza’s Saga And It’s GREAT!

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February 19, 2022
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Urza's Saga is one of the most powerful cards from Modern Horizons 2. It turns out this is an excellent addition to the Merfolk deck that already runs artifacts like Aether Vial to add to the artifact count. Vi... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Azorius Merfolk Cuts Through Tier 1 Modern Decks

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February 17, 2022
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Azorius Merfolk, with Yorion, is prepared for Hammer Time. Prismatic Ending eats away at Colossus Hammer and Sigarda's Aid. If the Hammer player isn't careful, their creature will be surprised by Solitude; pl... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Yorion Merfolk VS Control Decks!

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February 12, 2022
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Yorion Merfolk has gone heavy on interaction for creatures with Prismatic Ending and Solitude. In theory, that leaves the deck weak to control where creatures don't matter. But does the deck have enough gam... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Striking with SOLITUDE in MERFOLK!

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February 10, 2022
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Today we take Azorius Merfolk, featuring Yorion, to the test in the Modern Challenge. This build is designed to EXILE early creatures from all decks, using Prismatic Ending and Solitude while utilizing Yorion... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Utopia VERSION 2

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February 5, 2022
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Merfolk can take advantage of ramping with Utopia Sprawl for turn-2 Svyelun and Reejerey synergy. The deck has been refined to include more lands like Glasspool Mimic which can also be found off of Co... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: 80-Card Merfolk Deck!

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February 3, 2022
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Merfolk adopts Yorion as a companion. The main purpose is to pitch Yorion away to pay the free cost to Subtlety, Force of Negation, and the new Solitude! Occasionally the extra card can matter in games ... Read More...
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