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Channel Nikachu: Thassa Shows the Way!

Nikachu
June 13, 2019
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Merfolk continues to compete in today’s Modern Metagame with Thassa, God of the Sea. Thassa is particularly good vs the removal heavy decks like UW control and Grixis Death’s Shadow. Letting her scry each turn ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Bounces Back!

Nikachu
May 23, 2019
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The new format brought by War of the Spark created new hostile interactions. The new Neoform deck can win on turn 1-2. Karn, the Great Creator can lock you out of the game with Mycosynth Lattice or grab Ensnari... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono U Tempo (Part 3 of 3)

Nikachu
May 2, 2019
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Legacy, Modern and trolls — Oh, my! Merfolk in Legacy WITHOUT True-Name Nemesis or Chalice of the Void! Legacy Merfolk is perfectly playable, but do you need True-Name Nemesis and Chalice of the Void? Chali... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Cryptic Command Continues to Crush

Nikachu
April 25, 2019
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Cryptic Command continues to impress in Modern Merfolk. Cryptic Command acts as a counterspell and a pseudo Spreading Seas, clearing the way for victory. Also it’s important that Cryptic can bounce Ensnaring Br... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono U Tempo (Part 2 of 3)

Nikachu
April 19, 2019
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Today we look at Modern Poorfolk, a budget Merfolk Modern deck. Then we'll see how Cryptic Command does in Modern, followed by a little Standard Mono-Blue Tempo in MTG Arena! Budget Modern Merfolk for $100! ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono U Tempo (Part 1 of 3)

Nikachu
April 12, 2019
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We're taking a look at 3 different Mono-Blue Merfolk lists today, 2 in Modern, plus a budget Legacy deck. Enjoy! Modern Merfolk with 4x Vapor Snag We return to Vapor Snag as a cheap and painless way to in... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Modern Merfolk Survives Harsh Modern Winter!

Nikachu
February 28, 2019
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The format is now busted wide open with Dredge, Whir Prison, Control, Burn, and a variety of Phoenix decks. Humans and Spirits are dwindling in numbers but Merfolk is growing! The narrow metagame has made it ea... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Benthic Biomancer in Modern Merfolk!

Nikachu
February 7, 2019
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The entire Merfolk community is excited for the new one drop, Benthic Biomancer. Very rarely does Wizards print one-drop Merfolk, but Ravnica Allegiance surprised us. Biomancer is a Merfolk that can get larger ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Finishing Strong in 2018!

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January 10, 2019
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Merfolk had a lull of results in mid 2018, pushing it’s metagame share to 0%. Nikachu has revitalized Merfolk to many published results, inspiring many different followers to do the same. Today Merfolk sits at ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Preparing for GP Portland!

Nikachu
December 20, 2018
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Hollow One, Infect, Grixis Death’s Shadow, and Infect are all making a comeback in Modern. Most decks would be scared, but not Merfolk. Harbinger of the Tides will turn the tide in our favour by bouncing the op... Read More...
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