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Channel Nikachu: 5cmc+ MTG Birds—Are They Worth It?

Nikachu
December 20, 2024
Channel Nikachu
Get ready for some EPIC AVIANS! We're taking a look at the most mana-expensive birds. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkFtpjEWAr0&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Wizards Banned & Restricted Announcement!

Nikachu
December 19, 2024
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Is Wizards bringing back Modern's "Good Ol' Days" with this week's unbans? Or are they just unleashing a new World of Hurt? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Jx0PDMZATs&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get you... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 470 – How Much of a Bad Thing is Good?

Commander Cookout
December 19, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
How much is too much when it comes to certain EDH strategies? For some, you can get away with a splash here or there. For others, you need to go all in. Sometimes, it's possible to go too far by accident. Come ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 469 – Aphelia, Viper Whisperer is going to Mek Snek

Commander Cookout
December 10, 2024
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With our first commander from Foundations Jumpstart we chose to mek some snek with Aphelia, Viper Whisperer. Golgari snakes and gorgons never felt so good! https://youtu.be/4FmZSykDiHk https://www.spreake... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: MTG Cards That Make the Weirdest Counters

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December 4, 2024
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How are we gonna keep track of all these crazy COUNTERS? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wqu8iTurfuI&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NI... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 468 – Are the ‘Any Number’ Cards Played Out?

Commander Cookout
December 4, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
Is the 'any number' gimmick getting played out? Or are there new and interesting ways WOTC can still do it? Can we find fun and unique strategies with these cards? Come hear what we think. https://youtu.be/4... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Ranking Stupidly Mana Expensive MTG Cards (10 mana+)

Nikachu
December 1, 2024
Channel Nikachu
Today we rank the biggest of the big! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-SB7-Rxamg&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code NIKACHU to save 5% of... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 467 – CCO Experience Calgary and Why You Should Attend MagicCons!

Commander Cookout
November 28, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
This week, we recap what was an excellent weekend spent playing Magic, opening packs and chilling with CCO Nation. We highlight why the MTG community is so awesome, and why events and conventions are such an im... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 466 – MTG Foundations – The Best We’re Going to Get

Commander Cookout
November 22, 2024
Commander, Commander Cookout
We conclude our review of MTG Foundations with a close look at our favorite cards as well as all the extraneous stuff that we love about new products. From the art on the lands to the overall expected impact on... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: COLOR-LESS MTG Lands Tier List

Nikachu
November 14, 2024
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Lands that don't tap for colored mana. We look for the TOP! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGG9iakp__I&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code... Read More...
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    May 7, 2025
  • Channel Nikachu: Rating AI-Generated MTG Cards pt. XX!

    Nikachu
    May 6, 2025
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 489 – Crazy Commander Unbannings

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

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    May 7, 2025
  • Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 490 – Our First Bracket Update

    Commander Cookout
    May 7, 2025
  • Channel Nikachu: Rating AI-Generated MTG Cards pt. XX!

    Nikachu
    May 6, 2025