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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: Merfolk for GP Vegas

Nikachu
June 13, 2017
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This week on Channel Nikachu, he sits down and plays his testing list for the upcoming GP in Vegas. Are you playing Merfolk in Vegas? If so, you better watch! Merfolk by Nikachu 4 x Cursecatcher4 x Si... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Legacy Merfolk for GP Vegas

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June 6, 2017
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With GP Vegas on the horizon, Merfolk Master Nikachu walks through a Legacy event with his fishy friends!   Legacy Merfolk by Nikachu 4 x Cursecatcher2 x Phantasmal Image4 x Silvergill Adept2 ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Cocofolk in Modern

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May 23, 2017
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Well, in his final piece of his series on splashes, Nikachu adds green to his Merfolk list and enlists the help of one of the best cards in the history of Standard. Collected Company! Follow along as he tries t... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: UW Merfolk in Modern

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May 9, 2017
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This week on Channel Nikachu, Nikachu tries out the most common merfolk splash, White. Watch as Nikachu navigates this popular Merfolk variant. 4 x Cursecatcher4 x Silvergill Adept4 x Harbinger of the Ti... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Darkfolk in Modern

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April 25, 2017
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Keeping with the trend of adding a little spice to his usual Merfolk pie, this week Nikachu is adding black for disruption and removal. Does this new take on his old favourite do anything special? Or will it... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Moonfolk in Modern

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April 11, 2017
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This week on Channel Nikachu, we're playing something a little different. What's better than regular old Merfolk? Well, how about Merfolk with one of the strongest sideboard cards in modern!   Moonfo... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk

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March 28, 2017
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Nikachu is back with his weapon of choice, Merfolk! Watch as he dissects a competitive league with his fishy friends. Merfolk by Nikachu 4 x Cursecatcher4 x Silvergill Adept4 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Mas... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Grand Prix Merfolk

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March 14, 2017
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Nikachu is back and this week he's playing the list that took him to a 2nd place finish at Grand Prix Vancouver! Modern Merfolk by Nikachu Creature (29)4 x Cursecatcher4 x Master of the Pearl Trident4... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Legacy Merfolk

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February 27, 2017
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Legacy is the name of the game this week on Channel Nikachu. Fresh off his GP Vancouver Finals appearance, Nikachu takes his fishy friends to mother of all eternal formats!   Legacy Merfolk by Nikach... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk

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February 13, 2017
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Merfolk by Nikachu Creatures (27)4 x Cursecatcher4 x Silvergill Adept2 x Harbinger of the Tides4 x Lord of Atlantis4 x Master of the Pearl Trident3 x Merrow Reejerey2 x Vendilion Clique4 x Master of WavesSpe... Read More...
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