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Channel Nikachu: The Power 9 of Pauper!

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September 11, 2024
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For Democracy! Today we're voting on the Power 9 of Pauper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKw4kJyRBh0&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Co... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Famous MTG Mythics That Are Not What They Used To Be

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Whatever became of all those Killer Mythics we loved? PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE, my friend! Here's where those famous cards are now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQd9nMuFCZc&ab_channel=NikachuMTGLive ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Power 9 Sorceries in MTG!

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July 23, 2023
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What would be the Power 9 of MTG Sorceries? The community chooses candidates and then votes for our Power 9! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAoMl3dGa3E Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONL... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Counterspells Over MTG History

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June 17, 2023
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From Force Spike to Not of this World, we look at Counterspells over the history of MTG. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OhUFQ353OU Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use ... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: The Power 9 of Creatures in MTG!

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May 31, 2023
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The Power 9 doesn't include any creatures, so what would the Power 9 of creatures be? We look at candidates and let the community decide! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-Z7OXgncAA Get your MTG sin... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Strictly Worse Cards Over MTG History Pt. 2

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May 20, 2023
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Goblin General is just a worse Goblin King! This and more in today's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6cNSjDGGC8 Get your MTG singles from FUSION GAMING ONLINE. Use Coupon Code N... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: Worst Red Cards on the Reserved List

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May 10, 2023
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Today we look at some really bad red cards on the reserved list. Even with a fixed supply, no one wants them because they are sooo bad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwgEl0TU-_I Get your M... Read More...

Channel Nikachu: MTG Cards That Broke The Color Pie

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April 7, 2023
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Channel Nikachu: X-Mana Spell Tier List!

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March 31, 2023
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Channel Nikachu: Bad Combos That Actually Work Pt. 4

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March 29, 2023
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Today we look at fan-favorite janky combos that actually work! You can catch part 1 here, part 2 here, and part 3 here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTDCDHfXePc Get your MTG singles from... Read More...
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