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Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Stomps the Metagame!

Nikachu
September 24, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
After piloting Azorious, Dimir, Izzet, and mono-blue variations of Merfolk in Modern, Nikachu has settled on Simic. It's the only variation that can get fast wins and steal game 1's, forcing the opponent ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Splash Back to Simic Merfolk!

Nikachu
September 19, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Nikachu continues to run Simic Merfolk, the leanest and fastest way to play Merfolk in Modern. Race Stoneblade, Uro Control, and Tron while having plenty of game against the rest of the field! ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: UW Lurrus Merfolk Returns!

Nikachu
September 17, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
The hottest, most successful Merfolk deck is UW Lurrus Merfolk. The deck can grind with Lurrus, protect themselves with Unsettled Mariner and has enough islands to play around Blood Moon! C... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Legacy Merfolk. No Chalice. No True-Name Nemesis!

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September 9, 2020
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It's time for Merfolk to jump back into Legacy! This time with huge changes: No True-Name Nemesis and no Chalice of the Void. True-Name Nemesis might be considered the best Merfolk of all time, but it is VERY v... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 198: Rosheen Meanderer, X Tribal

Commander Cookout
August 25, 2020
Commander, Commander Cookout
Hello and welcome to another very special episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! Huge thank you to our NEW sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find th... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: FLYING FISH! Smuggler’s Copter is AMAZING in Simic Merfolk

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August 24, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
The latest version of Simic Merfolk is going very low to the ground. Almost everything is a 2-drop creature with the exception of Brazen Borrower. Being as mana efficient as possible will allow us to be as ... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 197: Chevill, and his One Friend – Bounty Counter Tribal

Commander Cookout
August 18, 2020
Commander, Commander Cookout
Hello and welcome to another very special episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! Huge thank you to our NEW sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find th... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Flash in Swift Warden

Nikachu
August 16, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
In another attempt to beat attrition based decks, and Burn, I'm trying out Swift Warden in Modern Merfolk. Having access to more flash creatures is very useful vs control and combo. The natural 3/3 body also ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Coco-Folk Returns to Face Down the Removal Decks

Nikachu
August 9, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
There are so many BGx decks in the metagame right now; that's why I'm opting to play Collected Company. Today is a true test if Simic Merfolk can sustain a heavy load of removal spells. Lands... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: FLASH IN LORDS! Simic Merfolk with Collected Company!

Nikachu
August 6, 2020
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Jund and Death's Shadow is heavily on the rise. Plague Engineer is everywhere. Merfolk needs to constantly increase it's threat density to remain viable in Modern. In comes Collected Company, an instant speed... Read More...
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