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Channel Nikachu: Classic Modern Merfolk vs BURN

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July 4, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Can We Keep This On The Draw vs Burn? Burn is so prevalent in Modern that it's time for Master of Waves to shine. But HOW good is Master of Waves in the match up? Is it good enough to keep a sing... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Welcome to 2x Modern!

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Decklists, Modern, Nikachu
In a format where we keep banning cards for being too powerful, why not limit their consistency to reduce their power?  Enter 2x Modern. How strong is Blazing Shoal, Punishing Fire, or Deathrite Shaman if you a... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 67 – Learning from the People Around You w/ Sheldon Menery

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July 1, 2020
Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. This week, I have the honor to be joined by a pioneer of the Commander format, Sheldon Menery. Sheldon and I discuss all things... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: We’re Back – Classic Modern Merfolk!

Nikachu
June 29, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Modern Merfolk in Companion-Nerfed Metagame Sometimes you have to go back to the basics. That's why we're running a classic streamlined version of Modern Merfolk after the recent Companion nerf. 4x o... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Dimir Flash in Pioneer Ft. Sea-Dasher Octopus!

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June 25, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Pioneer
Pioneer is the newest brewer's paradise. With the new flash cards coming out of Ikoria, we can finally build a deck around the mechanic! Sea-Dasher Octopus draw cards every turn, Slitherwisp draws cards and m... Read More...

Commander ad Populum Ep 66 – Going Outside of Your Comfort Zone

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June 24, 2020
Commander ad Populum
Welcome to another very special episode of Commander ad Populum. Commander for the people, by the people, for the people. I'm joined by my good friends, Lenny and his husband Stephen. We discuss all things from Magic to Black Lives Matter, and every... Read More...

Rant of Valakut: EnXantchatress

Ben Iverach-Brereton
June 22, 2020
Rants of Valakut
I originally had a completely different article planned for this week, with custom cards I made with art from the Rijksmuseum. In light of recent events, I felt it important to take some extra time to review my... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk in Historic! Pt. 2

Nikachu
June 21, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists
We return to Merfolk in Historic! Thanks to the inclusion of Merrow Reejerey in the Historic Anthology series, we now have 8 lords when combined with Merfolk Mistbinder. Going turn-1 Benthic Biomancer into tu... Read More...

MTG Jeff: DEVOTED TO PAIN – Super FUN Mono-Black Aggro Deck

MTG JEFF
June 20, 2020
Decklists, Historic, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff
Hey everyone! It's been a while. I wanted to bring you guys a deck that has given me hope for one of the most controversial formats of MTG, Historic. Historic is getting a lot of love from WotC with the new Jump Start "set" that will be adding TONS of cards to... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk in Historic! Pt. 1

Nikachu
June 18, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Historic
Welcome to Merfolk in Historic. Thanks to the inclusion of Merrow Reejerey in the Historic Anthology series, we now have 8 lords when combined with Merfolk Mistbinder. Going turn-1 Benthic Biomancer into turn... Read More...
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