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Channel Nikachu: Splinter Fin – Take 2

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January 14, 2021
Channel Nikachu, Decklists, Modern
Let's continue the journey with Splinter Fin, the Merfolk Combo utilizing Puresight Merrow and Paradise Mantle to exile the library and win with Thassa's Oracle. Even if our opponent's are prepared for th... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Splinter Fin – Merfolk Combo!

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January 5, 2021
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Introducing Splinter Fin, the new Merfolk Combo deck. Paradise Mantle and Puresight Merrow combined allow you to exile your entire library and let you win by stacking Thassa's Oracle on the top before victo... Read More...

Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 219: Animar, Budget level: Rubber Band

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December 22, 2020
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Hello and welcome to another very special episode of Commander Cookout Podcast! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They're your source for all of your gaming needs. You can find them h... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: UW Lurrus Merfolk Is Back!

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September 29, 2020
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How free is the mana in Modern with Ponza running Blood Moon? Recently the Merfolk community discovered that Merfolk can run very few white sources and still make Lurrus a companion to the deck, returning M... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: UW Lurrus Merfolk Returns!

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September 17, 2020
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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: Azorius Merfolk featuring Lurrus of the Dream Den

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May 14, 2020
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Is Lurrus playable in modern Merfolk? Is the white splash? Like many other decks, Merfolk adopts Lurrus to take advantage of the 8th card in hand and to recycle Mishra’s Baubles. The benefit for Merfolk is ... Read More...

MTG Jeff: REVENGE of the OFFSPRING!! MTG Arena IKORIA Standard Deck

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May 9, 2020
Decklists, Fusion Gaming, MTG Arena, MTG Jeff, Standard
I sent out a poll to my community on YouTube about which wedge enchantment from Ikoria I should brew around. We had nearly 800 votes on the first day and it became clear what I needed to do. Sent on a quest by ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Dimir Lurrus Merfolk featuring Mire Triton

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May 7, 2020
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Lurrus will draw you to the light side, or the dark. One particular card of relevance is Mire Triton. Mire Triton has deathtouch which makes it a roadblock to creatures of any size whether it’s Death’s Shad... Read More...

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