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Channel Nikachu: Can Banned Commander Cards Become Game Changers Instead? Pt. 2

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After predicting Braids in the last episode, let's see if we can make some more big Changers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1MHDHQ6zW8&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSI... Read More...

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Should we be able to play Ancestral Recall and Moxen in cEDH?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK6K-wvbqk0&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon C... Read More...

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I can't believe how much fun I'm having with what I'm calling 'The Unban Game'. Come hear all about it after a quick and fun game story from my return to in-store play! https://www.spreaker.com/episode/comma... Read More...

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April 5, 2023
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Channel Nikachu: How Powerful Are Banned Legacy Cards? (Part 1)

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March 22, 2023
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Jester’s ReCap 31: Ultimate Masters Revisited, BnR Blank, Stock Shorting, Artists Are Vendors Now

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December 4, 2018
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Modern Musings: The State of Modern Bannings

Michael Shapiro
August 13, 2018
Modern Musings
Hey everyone! Welcome to another Modern Musings!  This week we're going to be talking about the state of the Modern metagame as defined by the Pro Tour, and if any bans/unbans need to happen to keep the format ... Read More...
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