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Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2402 Current Rank
#2093 Last Week
#2306 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Niambi, Esteemed Speaker.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Niambi, Esteemed Speaker decks.

Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+8% Synergy $0.42
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+8% Synergy $1.33
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+8% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Niambi, Esteemed Speaker's abilities and overall game plan.

Resurrection Resurrection
+55% Synergy $0.11
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+54% Synergy $0.10
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+51% Synergy $0.22
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+50% Synergy $4.56
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+50% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+47% Synergy $0.73
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+46% Synergy $1.22
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+43% Synergy $0.64
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+42% Synergy $8.30
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+41% Synergy $1.01

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Niambi, Esteemed Speaker decks.

Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+39% Synergy $0.15
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+39% Synergy $1.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+36% Synergy $3.14
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $2.87
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+34% Synergy $0.64
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+26% Synergy $0.16
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $47.42
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $15.12
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $1.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $14.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $31.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Niambi, Esteemed Speaker's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+35% Synergy $0.26
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+35% Synergy $0.09
Body Double Body Double
+35% Synergy $0.12
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+33% Synergy $1.22
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+32% Synergy $3.66
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+31% Synergy $16.89
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+31% Synergy $5.54
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+30% Synergy $0.23
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+30% Synergy $4.31
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+27% Synergy $29.70
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+27% Synergy $2.68
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+27% Synergy $4.39
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+26% Synergy $3.07
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+26% Synergy $0.56
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+25% Synergy $0.29
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+24% Synergy $0.18
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+22% Synergy $3.45
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+22% Synergy $0.63
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+21% Synergy $16.21
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.25
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+20% Synergy $0.37
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+19% Synergy $11.58
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+19% Synergy $0.27
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+17% Synergy $2.73
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+16% Synergy $3.03
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+16% Synergy $1.21
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.17
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.23
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+14% Synergy $0.16
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+12% Synergy $3.45
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+12% Synergy $0.19
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+12% Synergy $0.66
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+12% Synergy $1.68
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+11% Synergy $0.24
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+11% Synergy $3.69
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+11% Synergy $0.24
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+11% Synergy $0.43
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+10% Synergy $0.57
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+10% Synergy $8.53
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+10% Synergy $0.24
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+10% Synergy $0.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.41
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.09
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+7% Synergy $0.81
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.31
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+7% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.77
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
0% Synergy $0.09

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Niambi, Esteemed Speaker safe.

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.16
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+12% Synergy $4.66
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.26
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+7% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.87
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.27
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.10
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.34
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $3.87
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.07
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.11
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-2% Synergy $3.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.93
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-3% Synergy $4.62
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $1.96
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $11.64
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Niambi, Esteemed Speaker's game plan and control the board.

Defy Death Defy Death
+34% Synergy $0.20
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+30% Synergy $0.21
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+28% Synergy $0.15
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+20% Synergy $1.58
False Defeat False Defeat
+17% Synergy $12.02
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+16% Synergy $0.93
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+16% Synergy $0.66
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+14% Synergy $0.06
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+13% Synergy $1.18
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+11% Synergy $1.04
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $0.97
One Last Job One Last Job
+10% Synergy $0.16
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+10% Synergy $0.21
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+9% Synergy $0.04
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+8% Synergy $0.14
Careful Study Careful Study
+8% Synergy $2.16
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.14
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+7% Synergy $0.21
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.52
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $2.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $2.73
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
-1% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.43
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.29
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.79
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-10% Synergy $5.09

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+28% Synergy $2.05
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+24% Synergy $0.37
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $1.49
The Seriema The Seriema
+9% Synergy $0.78
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+9% Synergy $0.40
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+9% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.23
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+8% Synergy $12.58
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+8% Synergy $0.27
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.24
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $17.69
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.09
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+4% Synergy $4.76
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $6.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.74
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $99.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Niambi, Esteemed Speaker's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+37% Synergy $0.96
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+28% Synergy $0.13
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+24% Synergy $2.38
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $6.62
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+9% Synergy $1.06
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.15
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+6% Synergy $0.09
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.38
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.31
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $3.16
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+3% Synergy $0.09
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $24.31
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.92
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $5.73
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $3.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Niambi, Esteemed Speaker to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+25% Synergy $8.63
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+12% Synergy $6.25
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+9% Synergy $5.76
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.61
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+6% Synergy $3.35
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $3.67
Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+6% Synergy $0.87
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.58
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.08

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rivendell Rivendell
+32% Synergy $1.50
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+25% Synergy $20.40
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $50.05
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $4.39
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+20% Synergy $13.31
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy $5.98
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $19.58
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+15% Synergy $20.37
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+13% Synergy $14.28
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+13% Synergy $0.12
Tolaria Tolaria
+12% Synergy $6.21
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+9% Synergy $6.45
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+9% Synergy $0.87
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.11
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $9.95
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $45.08
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+6% Synergy $0.36
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.11
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+1% Synergy $0.57
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $11.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $5.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+28% Synergy $1.81
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+18% Synergy $65.66
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+15% Synergy $0.44
The Celestus The Celestus
+12% Synergy $0.57
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.23
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $2.77
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.29
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.88
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Niambi, Esteemed Speaker decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+36% Synergy $0.20
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+26% Synergy $3.83
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+25% Synergy $0.13
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $7.94
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $13.60
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $0.97
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $6.57
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $14.36
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $3.52
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+4% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.18
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.44
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $15.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.77
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $26.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $23.91
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.81
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.95
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $25.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $16.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.09
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $4.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-5% Synergy $0.22
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.13
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.12
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $9.29
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.18
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.14
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.04
Port Town Port Town
-16% Synergy $0.16

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