Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk with ENDURANCE Maindeck Nikachu September 8, 2021 Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern Merfolk goes back to experiment with Modern Horizon 2 cards that have been left unplaytested. Endurance is one of the best new graveyard-hate cards; a free spell that is an affordable big creature to wi... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 264: Ebondeath, Dracolich Dungeon Endboss Commander Cookout September 7, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week, as part of the Arc of Deckbuilding super-series, we are taking a look at what goes into crafting a theme deck whos main point is not only to cover the spread between Magic and D&D but also to tel... Read More...
Channel Nikachu: Chalice of the Void Shows it’s WORTH In Modern Merfolk! Nikachu September 2, 2021 Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern Why does Merfolk maindeck Chalice? Because 75% of the metagame leans on 1-mana or 0-mana spells. Fortunately Merfolk runs mostly 2- and 3-mana spells. In this league Chalice shows why this is a top 5 card in Modern. Lands1 x ... Read More...
Commander ad Populum, Ep 153: Substitutes for New Products? Ryan Peneff September 1, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum If you're feeling fatigued by the never ending stream of new products that have come out, and that are continuing to come out, this week on CadPopCast is the week for you! I give some ideas on how best to spend... Read More...
Channel Nikachu: Can Mill Crabs Race Merfolk? Nikachu August 31, 2021 Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern Mill is on the rise, crushing combo decks by dumping combos into their graveyard. Mill also got upgraded with Tasha's Hideous Laughter to beat graveyard shuffle effects like Emrakul. Merfolk can match t... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 263: Targ Nar, Double EVERYTHING Commander Cookout August 31, 2021 Commander, Commander Cookout This week on CCO, we double EVERYTHING! Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll has the word double in it's text box and that exactly what we lean all the way into. Want hundreds of damage? Want double Attack Phases? Join us to find out how we did it this week! Huge tha... Read More...
Rant of Valakut: Heroes of the Horde Ben Iverach-Brereton August 30, 2021 Rants of Valakut It's been a long time since I last wrote about Horde Magic, and I felt it was overdue. If you're unfamiliar with the format, the short version is that the players work as a team to defeat a "Horde deck." It's r... Read More...
Channel Nikachu: Tempo Out Modern with Merfolk! Nikachu August 29, 2021 Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern Chalice of the Void is now one of the most played cards in Modern. Even UW Control is building around it. Merfolk has been on Chalice since day 1 with the Tempo-bounce plan which is a reliable strategy ... Read More...
Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 262: A New Way to Rule 0 Commander Cookout August 28, 2021 Commander, Commander ad Populum On this month's bonus episode of CCO, we discuss our feelings on the evolution of Rule Zero and give our thoughts on how best to tackle pre-game conversations in Commander. Hot takes are left right and center in this episode—do not miss this one! Huge thank... Read More...
Into the Arena: Top Brawl Commanders Dawson Reynolds August 27, 2021 Into the Arena, MTG Arena With Historic Brawl now in full swing, I think it's time to take a look at some of the most popular commanders and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Even though Brawl isn’t a competitive format at the mo... Read More...
