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Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Price tag $0.26

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

#2417 Current Rank
#3095 Last Week
#2344 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.

Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+14% Synergy $0.24
Continue? Continue?
+6% Synergy $4.30
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
+5% Synergy $0.45
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+5% Synergy $0.32
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+2% Synergy $21.62

High Synergy Cards

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

Resurrection Resurrection
+54% Synergy $0.20
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+54% Synergy $0.23
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+50% Synergy $3.98
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+50% Synergy $0.24
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+49% Synergy $0.12
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+47% Synergy $0.83
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+45% Synergy $1.36
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+42% Synergy $1.07
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+41% Synergy $0.72
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+40% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+40% Synergy $1.75
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+39% Synergy $9.63
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+39% Synergy $0.90
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+35% Synergy $3.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $3.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.44
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+26% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $51.58
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+1% Synergy $16.73
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $1.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $15.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $49.53
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $7.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $32.30
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+37% Synergy $0.27
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+36% Synergy $0.31
Body Double Body Double
+35% Synergy $0.33
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+33% Synergy $1.02
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+33% Synergy $0.27
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+32% Synergy $5.36
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+30% Synergy $17.44
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+28% Synergy $0.58
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+28% Synergy $3.06
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+28% Synergy $6.15
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+28% Synergy $5.24
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+26% Synergy $31.06
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+26% Synergy $0.29
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+26% Synergy $3.99
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+24% Synergy $0.18
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $4.76
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.33
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+21% Synergy $0.40
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+21% Synergy $3.17
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+21% Synergy $0.76
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+20% Synergy $0.34
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+19% Synergy $18.58
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+19% Synergy $1.16
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+18% Synergy $11.36
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+15% Synergy $4.26
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.18
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+14% Synergy $2.31
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.26
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+14% Synergy $0.19
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+12% Synergy $4.35
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+12% Synergy $0.22
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.29
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+11% Synergy $0.77
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+11% Synergy $0.34
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+11% Synergy $1.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.30
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+10% Synergy $0.24
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.22
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+10% Synergy $2.60
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+10% Synergy $4.67
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+9% Synergy $1.13
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.59
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.45
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+9% Synergy $9.55
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.80
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+7% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.36
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+1% Synergy $1.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.56
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
-1% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+34% Synergy $0.78
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.25
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+12% Synergy $4.66
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.34
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+7% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.28
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+5% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.30
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.17
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.40
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $6.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.05
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.61
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.22
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $2.91
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-3% Synergy $5.20
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $1.87
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $7.97
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.47
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $50.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.37
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.38
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $52.78
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

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

Defy Death Defy Death
+34% Synergy $0.29
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+30% Synergy $0.27
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+28% Synergy $0.15
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+19% Synergy $1.93
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+16% Synergy $0.89
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+16% Synergy $0.08
False Defeat False Defeat
+16% Synergy $15.60
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+15% Synergy $0.66
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+12% Synergy $1.37
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+10% Synergy $0.54
One Last Job One Last Job
+10% Synergy $0.19
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+10% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.15
Careful Study Careful Study
+8% Synergy $4.62
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+8% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $5.37
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.18
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.28
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $4.12
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.58
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.72
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $2.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.40
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-10% Synergy $4.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+26% Synergy $2.51
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+23% Synergy $0.47
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+12% Synergy $1.92
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+9% Synergy $0.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.28
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+8% Synergy $0.34
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $12.32
The Seriema The Seriema
+7% Synergy $0.82
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.73
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $18.76
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.23
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+5% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $1.73
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $18.48
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $12.14
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $4.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.56
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+28% Synergy $0.24
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+23% Synergy $1.91
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $7.86
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+10% Synergy $0.79
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.32
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+7% Synergy $0.16
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.35
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.41
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $3.19
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+3% Synergy $0.19
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $25.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.63
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $5.86
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.22

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+24% Synergy $8.76
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+12% Synergy $7.44
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+9% Synergy $5.85
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.73
Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+8% Synergy $1.44
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+7% Synergy $3.53
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.97
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.60
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+5% Synergy $1.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+31% Synergy $1.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $24.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+22% Synergy $55.63
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $5.99
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+19% Synergy $12.62
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy $5.33
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $22.56
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+15% Synergy $20.79
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+13% Synergy $15.14
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tolaria Tolaria
+11% Synergy $6.55
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+9% Synergy $6.28
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+8% Synergy $0.90
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $7.03
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.55
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+7% Synergy $0.34
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.07
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $43.73
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+5% Synergy $5.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.16
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $13.10
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.30
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $2.61
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $71.00
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+14% Synergy $0.92
The Celestus The Celestus
+11% Synergy $0.57
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $1.92
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.80
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+36% Synergy $0.34
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+25% Synergy $0.31
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+24% Synergy $3.60
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+16% Synergy $13.90
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $7.35
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $7.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.29
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.77
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.38
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+5% Synergy $2.81
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $3.72
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $41.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $16.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.56
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.56
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.46
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $26.47
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.38
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.19
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $30.79
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $29.10
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.70
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.28
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.34
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.48
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.99
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.19
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.61
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.29
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-8% Synergy $9.60
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.14
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.22

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