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Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk Top 8s Modern Challenge! Pt. 1/3

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April 9, 2020
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Simic Merfolk makes the top 8 of the Modern Challenge proving that even in as hostile of times of Eldrazi Tron, Amulet Titan, and Urza decks, Merfolk is still adaptable enough to compete in Modern at a compet... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk Control Featuring Chalice of the Void

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April 4, 2020
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Today we run back the interactive controlling version of Merfolk running 22 lands but 8 creature lands. Chalice of the Void is a powerful card that doesn't affect the Merfolk deck. This is for the slow an... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Mono-Blue Merfolk with 22 Lands + Aether Vial

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April 1, 2020
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Today we go back to a disruptive version of Mono-Blue Modern Merfolk, but play with 22 lands to ensure we curve out and include Aether Vial. How do we hedge against flooding out? We play 4x Faerie Conclave ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk WITHOUT Silvergill Adept Goes 5-0

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March 26, 2020
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Time to revisit Simic Merfolk in Modern! It's time to get fast so we're running 8 1-CMC creatures like Benthic Biomancer and Kumena's Speaker to get on the ground early. Then we back it up with 14 lords inclu... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Cryptic Command Merfolk in 2020

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March 19, 2020
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Cryptic Command in the Modern Merfolk Deck has the advantage of clearing the blockers out of the way, bouncing Ensnaring Bridge, and being a counterspell all in one package. Today there is even more strategic... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Vial-less Izzet Merfolk

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March 12, 2020
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We run back Vial-less Izzet Merfolk to see how good cards like Cryptic Command, Lightning Bolt, and The Royal Scions are for the archetype! The deck that went 5-0 is still showing results. The Royal Scions is... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Thassa and Mire Triton in ACTION!

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March 5, 2020
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Time to try out Thassa, Deep-Dwelling and Mire Triton, the new Theros Beyond Death cards, to see how they splash in Modern Merfolk! Thassa, Deep Dwelling has the potential to grind value by blinking Silvergil... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Merfolk WITHOUT Aether Vial 5-0!

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February 27, 2020
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Today we try Modern Merfolk WITHOUT Aether Vial. Sound crazy? Does a 5-0 with Izzet Merfolk sound crazy to you? With More mana we can utilize Cryptic Command to tap the opponent's creatures and counter spells! ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: RB Goblins featuring Goblin King!

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February 17, 2020
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Cover: Rainer Petter The King has returned, the Goblin King. Most Goblin decks are all in, get the creatures on the battlefield and win before turn 4. But what if we played a slower, more resilient version w... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Simic Merfolk without Oko

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February 8, 2020
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Playing Oko, Thief of Crowns in Simic Merfolk required a painful manabase, shocklands, and fetchlands. Today, Dismember is very well positioned, but I don't want to take extra damage from my lands. Now, post-Ok... Read More...
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