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Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureHuman Cleric

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2282 Current Rank
#2572 Last Week
#2096 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.

Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
+19% Synergy $0.18
Cid, Timeless Artificer Cid, Timeless Artificer
+18% Synergy $9.40
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+16% Synergy $0.11
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+14% Synergy $1.01
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+14% Synergy $1.62

High Synergy Cards

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

Resurrection Resurrection
+54% Synergy $0.15
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+54% Synergy $0.11
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+51% Synergy $0.21
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+51% Synergy $3.26
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+48% Synergy $0.54
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+47% Synergy $0.11
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+45% Synergy $0.76
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+44% Synergy $7.42
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+42% Synergy $1.09
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+41% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+40% Synergy $0.87
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+38% Synergy $2.10
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+38% Synergy $0.15
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+35% Synergy $0.57
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $2.80
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+32% Synergy $0.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.83
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.67

Game Changers

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

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+20% Synergy $12.05
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+2% Synergy $10.66
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.81
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $12.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $28.11
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $34.90
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.68

Creatures

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

Body Double Body Double
+37% Synergy $0.18
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+36% Synergy $0.26
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+34% Synergy $1.30
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+33% Synergy $1.08
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+33% Synergy $2.09
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+33% Synergy $0.24
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+32% Synergy $1.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+30% Synergy $17.67
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+28% Synergy $3.26
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+26% Synergy $0.24
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+26% Synergy $0.25
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+26% Synergy $1.59
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+25% Synergy $0.44
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+24% Synergy $24.01
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+24% Synergy $1.53
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+24% Synergy $0.56
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+24% Synergy $0.55
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.35
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+21% Synergy $0.39
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $14.35
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+20% Synergy $0.29
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+18% Synergy $2.17
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+15% Synergy $0.15
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+14% Synergy $2.46
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.29
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+14% Synergy $0.34
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+13% Synergy $1.59
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+12% Synergy $0.56
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+12% Synergy $0.21
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+12% Synergy $0.18
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+12% Synergy $0.18
Faramir, Steward of Gondor Faramir, Steward of Gondor
+12% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.61
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.93
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+10% Synergy $4.63
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+10% Synergy $8.65
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+9% Synergy $0.22
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+9% Synergy $0.10
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+9% Synergy $6.56
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+9% Synergy $3.26
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+9% Synergy $0.49
K-9, Mark I K-9, Mark I
+9% Synergy $2.76
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+7% Synergy $0.53
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+6% Synergy $0.40
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+5% Synergy $20.35
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.32
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+1% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.51

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+27% Synergy $0.17
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+10% Synergy $4.04
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+10% Synergy $0.10
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.17
Louisoix's Sacrifice Louisoix's Sacrifice
+8% Synergy $0.55
Faith's Reward Faith's Reward
+5% Synergy $1.07
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.20
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $1.48
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.64
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.26
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $5.47
Consider Consider
+1% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.57
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.10
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.81
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-3% Synergy $3.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-3% Synergy $0.78
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $5.08
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.14
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $42.98
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $9.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $48.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-9% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.51
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

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

Defy Death Defy Death
+34% Synergy $0.17
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+30% Synergy $0.15
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+28% Synergy $0.20
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+25% Synergy $0.19
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+19% Synergy $1.16
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+18% Synergy $0.54
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+17% Synergy $0.71
False Defeat False Defeat
+17% Synergy $11.77
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+15% Synergy $0.05
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+13% Synergy $1.56
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+11% Synergy $0.60
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+11% Synergy $0.10
One Last Job One Last Job
+11% Synergy $0.21
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $0.60
Careful Study Careful Study
+9% Synergy $3.37
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.92
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.19
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+5% Synergy $0.88
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.21
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $0.79
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.07
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy $0.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $1.71
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.30
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.31
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-10% Synergy $1.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+30% Synergy $2.09
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+25% Synergy $0.43
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+10% Synergy $0.90
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+10% Synergy $0.26
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+10% Synergy $0.70
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+9% Synergy $17.46
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.24
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $1.77
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+6% Synergy $5.46
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+6% Synergy $0.26
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.09
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $9.13
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+31% Synergy $0.13
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+21% Synergy $1.73
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $4.07
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+10% Synergy $0.56
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+7% Synergy $0.12
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+6% Synergy $0.21
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.26
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.72
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+4% Synergy $0.07
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.36
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $5.69
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $21.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.66
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $48.58
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $3.82
Propaganda Propaganda
-15% Synergy $2.01

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+26% Synergy $7.47
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+13% Synergy $6.05
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+12% Synergy $3.62
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+10% Synergy $0.70
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.55
Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+7% Synergy $0.80
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+6% Synergy $2.39
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+6% Synergy $2.28
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $0.87
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+3% Synergy $0.92

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+41% Synergy $1.28
Rivendell Rivendell
+33% Synergy $0.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $3.67
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+25% Synergy $49.78
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy $19.41
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+20% Synergy $2.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+19% Synergy $15.90
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+18% Synergy $12.78
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+16% Synergy $3.97
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+15% Synergy $22.85
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+11% Synergy $10.98
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+11% Synergy $0.16
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+11% Synergy $0.47
Tolaria Tolaria
+10% Synergy $6.41
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+9% Synergy $4.58
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.26
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+8% Synergy $0.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $34.57
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+6% Synergy $4.43
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+5% Synergy $7.83
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+5% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $9.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $1.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+31% Synergy $1.38
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+20% Synergy $67.47
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+17% Synergy $0.43
The Celestus The Celestus
+11% Synergy $0.69
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.33
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+8% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.23
Phial of Galadriel Phial of Galadriel
+5% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+3% Synergy $0.20
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+3% Synergy $1.82
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.27
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+1% Synergy $2.83
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.43
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.74
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+35% Synergy $0.12
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+26% Synergy $0.46
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+25% Synergy $3.37
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+15% Synergy $17.67
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $11.38
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+12% Synergy $6.91
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $0.60
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+7% Synergy $3.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.82
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $1.39
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $9.80
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.64
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+2% Synergy $0.60
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $50.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $21.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.56
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $0.87
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $4.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.62
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-1% Synergy $0.75
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.00
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $23.84
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.43
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.37
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $2.61
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.66
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.40
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.32
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $8.21
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-11% Synergy $0.05
Port Town Port Town
-19% Synergy $0.17

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