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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: Azorius Merfolk featuring Lurrus of the Dream Den

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May 14, 2020
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Is Lurrus playable in modern Merfolk? Is the white splash? Like many other decks, Merfolk adopts Lurrus to take advantage of the 8th card in hand and to recycle Mishra’s Baubles. The benefit for Merfolk is ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Dimir Lurrus Merfolk featuring Mire Triton

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Lurrus will draw you to the light side, or the dark. One particular card of relevance is Mire Triton. Mire Triton has deathtouch which makes it a roadblock to creatures of any size whether it’s Death’s Shad... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: 5-0 CRUSHING with MASTER OF WAVES

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April 26, 2020
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The Master of Waves is BACK in Modern Merfolk. He's here to make 5-0's and chew bubble gum. And he's all out of bubble gum. Kroxa has brought Jund back into the spotlight and Merfolk will eat them up for ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Racing a Spell Queller with Batterskull and Sword Attached

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Today I run back the powerful Simic Merfolk deck in today's Modern Metagame. Simic is the most competitive because the clock is the fastest due to Kumena's Speaker and the curve is lower and more powerf... Read More...

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

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April 19, 2020
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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

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April 16, 2020
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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

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April 12, 2020
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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

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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

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April 4, 2020
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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

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April 1, 2020
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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...
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