• HOME
  • Decklists
  • Spoilers
    • Wilds of Eldraine Full Preview
    • March of the Machine Full Preview
    • Phyrexia: All Will Be One Full Preview
    • The Brothers’ War Full Preview
  • Current Research
    • Channel Nikachu
    • Commander Cookout
    • Commander ad Populum
    • Donkin’s Digest
    • Lord of Modern
    • Rants of Valakut
    • The Spirit Squad
    • The Scoop
  • Decklists
  • About Us
  • Our Sponsor
Log In
Lost your password?
Lost your password?
Search
The Mana Base logo
  • HOME
  • Decklists
    Random
    • Frontier Spotlight: Week 1 at Fusion Gaming

      Austen Hoey
      January 25, 2017
      Decklists
    Recent
    • Bloom! There it is!

      Andre Segarra
      August 9, 2024
    • New Year, New Me: Flying Edition

      Andre Segarra
      January 19, 2024
    • State of the Spirit Address: Ixalan Edition

      Andre Segarra
      November 24, 2023
    • BAMulet Titan: Turning to the Dark Side to Attack the Metagame!

      GR_DONKIN
      July 21, 2023
    • Brewing with LOTR after a short “Reprieve”

      GR_DONKIN
      June 22, 2023
    • Modern Devoted Druid Combo in 2023

      GR_DONKIN
      January 28, 2023
  • Spoilers

    Recent

    • Party Like It's 2029!

      Andre Segarra
      November 22, 2024
      Spoilers, Standard, Uncategorized
    • From Dusk til Mourn

      Andre Segarra
      September 19, 2024
      Explorer, Pioneer, Spoilers, Standard, The Spirit Squad
    • Wilds of Eldraine Full Preview

      Ian Mikita
      September 1, 2023
      Spoilers
    • Spirits in March of the Machine: MID Tested, MOM Approved!

      Andre Segarra
      April 21, 2023
      Pioneer, Spoilers, The Spirit Squad
    • March of the Machine Full Preview

      Ian Mikita
      April 16, 2023
      Spoilers
    • Phyrexia: All Will Be One Full Preview

      Ian Mikita
      February 1, 2023
      Spoilers
    • Wilds of Eldraine Full Preview
    • March of the Machine Full Preview
    • Phyrexia: All Will Be One Full Preview
    • The Brothers’ War Full Preview
  • Current Research
    • Channel Nikachu
    • Commander Cookout
    • Commander ad Populum
    • Donkin’s Digest
    • Lord of Modern
    • Rants of Valakut
    • The Spirit Squad
    • The Scoop
  • Decklists
    Random
    • Frontier Spotlight: Week 1 at Fusion Gaming

      Austen Hoey
      January 25, 2017
      Decklists
    Recent
    • Bloom! There it is!

      Andre Segarra
      August 9, 2024
    • New Year, New Me: Flying Edition

      Andre Segarra
      January 19, 2024
    • State of the Spirit Address: Ixalan Edition

      Andre Segarra
      November 24, 2023
    • BAMulet Titan: Turning to the Dark Side to Attack the Metagame!

      GR_DONKIN
      July 21, 2023
    • Brewing with LOTR after a short “Reprieve”

      GR_DONKIN
      June 22, 2023
    • Modern Devoted Druid Combo in 2023

      GR_DONKIN
      January 28, 2023
  • About Us
  • Our Sponsor
TRENDING
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 498 - Commander Pride 2025
  • Channel Nikachu: How Powerful are Banned Modern Cards in 2025? (pt. 3)
  • This Format Ain't Big Enough
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 497 - The Biggest Weekend in MTG
  • Channel Nikachu: Ranking Wizards on a Tier List
  • Channel Nikachu: Underrated Instants for Less Than $0.50
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 496 - What's the Deal with Universes Beyond?
  • Channel Nikachu: How Powerful are Banned Modern Cards in 2025? (pt. 2)

Author Nikachu

Nikachu

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: Classic Modern Merfolk ft. Merrow Reejerey and Master of Waves

Nikachu
April 19, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Haven't converted to Simic Merfolk yet? That's okay because Mono Blue Merfolk is still competitive in Modern! Benthic Biomancer and Merrow Reejerey return to the archetype as our aggressive creatures. We ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 3/3

Nikachu
April 16, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
We are locked for Top 8 but finally face our nemesis: Dredge. Creeping Chill makes it impossible to race because they will start the game at a high life total and we will start at a dangerously low life t... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 2/3

Nikachu
April 12, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
We continue the adventure of Simic Merfolk in the Modern Challenge! Simic Merfolk's proactive plan cracks through decks like Eldrazi Tron. Islandwalk and counterspells are also key to beating the new Snow C... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 1/3

Nikachu
April 9, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Simic Merfolk makes the top 8 of the Modern Challenge proving that even in as hostile of times of Eldrazi Tron, Amulet Titan, and Urza decks, Merfolk is still adaptable enough to compete in Modern at a compet... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Control Featuring Chalice of the Void

Nikachu
April 4, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
Today we run back the interactive controlling version of Merfolk running 22 lands but 8 creature lands. Chalice of the Void is a powerful card that doesn't affect the Merfolk deck. This is for the slow an... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono-Blue Merfolk with 22 Lands + Aether Vial

Nikachu
April 1, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
Today we go back to a disruptive version of Mono-Blue Modern Merfolk, but play with 22 lands to ensure we curve out and include Aether Vial. How do we hedge against flooding out? We play 4x Faerie Conclave ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Make Them TAP OUT With Bant Spirits

Nikachu
March 28, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
We've got a 2-for-1 today. Time to jump back into Pioneer with Bant Spirits! This deck has consistently put up top-8 finishes and is likely the best way to be aggro and disruptive against the Combo decks in... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk WITHOUT Silvergill Adept Goes 5-0

Nikachu
March 26, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
Time to revisit Simic Merfolk in Modern! It's time to get fast so we're running 8 1-CMC creatures like Benthic Biomancer and Kumena's Speaker to get on the ground early. Then we back it up with 14 lords inclu... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Cryptic Command Merfolk in 2020

Nikachu
March 19, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
Cryptic Command in the Modern Merfolk Deck has the advantage of clearing the blockers out of the way, bouncing Ensnaring Bridge, and being a counterspell all in one package. Today there is even more strategic... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Naban Wizards STRIKES BACK!

Nikachu
March 15, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
Naban Wizards is the best version of Mono-Blue in Pioneer I've play tested. Doubling Master of Waves tokens and triggers from Merfolk Trickster and Harbinger of the Tides puts this Wizard deck over the top. Usi... Read More...
  • 1
  • …
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • …
  • 61

About Us

Welcome to “The Mana Base” the world’s first and only facility devoted to the betterment and research of the world’s mana usage and efficiency when it pertains to Magic: the Gathering. Our base’s location remains a mystery, as we strive to remain neutral to the world’s Magic player’s, Please show yourself around, and explore any of this facilities member’s research as you please. You can access our findings by scrolling along the top toolbar located under the authors section. If you’re looking for just our newly published work, the main lobby is currently showcasing all of the freshest content our researchers have published. Have fun exploring, but I warn, some of the bases experimenters don’t care for guests, sticking to yourself, and keeping your head down is strongly advised.

Recent Posts

  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 498 – Commander Pride 2025

    Commander Cookout
    July 8, 2025
  • Channel Nikachu: How Powerful are Banned Modern Cards in 2025? (pt. 3)

    Nikachu
    July 8, 2025
  • This Format Ain’t Big Enough

    Andre Segarra
    July 5, 2025