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Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Price tag $0.25

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

#2673 Current Rank
#2643 Last Week
#2386 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.

Don & Leo, Problem Solvers Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
+6% Synergy $0.46
Continue? Continue?
+3% Synergy $3.37
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+1% Synergy $19.02
Turtles Forever Turtles Forever
+1% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+54% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Resurrection
+53% Synergy $0.25
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+50% Synergy $4.93
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+50% Synergy $0.25
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+49% Synergy $0.15
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+46% Synergy $0.90
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+46% Synergy $0.98
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+42% Synergy $0.98
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $1.55
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+40% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+40% Synergy $2.31
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+39% Synergy $1.12
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+35% Synergy $4.06
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $3.07
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+34% Synergy $1.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.47
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+27% Synergy $0.29
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $1.51
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $4.15

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $54.35
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+1% Synergy $16.42
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.14
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $14.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $56.41
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.68
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $34.56
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $61.66

Creatures

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

Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+38% Synergy $9.23
Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage Raff Capashen, Ship's Mage
+36% Synergy $0.28
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+36% Synergy $0.31
Body Double Body Double
+34% Synergy $0.28
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+33% Synergy $1.24
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+33% Synergy $0.30
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+32% Synergy $4.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+30% Synergy $19.15
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+28% Synergy $2.66
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+28% Synergy $5.10
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+28% Synergy $0.36
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+28% Synergy $4.63
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+27% Synergy $3.53
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+26% Synergy $27.72
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+26% Synergy $0.30
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+24% Synergy $0.38
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $4.37
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.35
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+22% Synergy $3.02
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+21% Synergy $0.43
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+21% Synergy $0.79
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $20.05
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+19% Synergy $0.39
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+18% Synergy $13.53
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+18% Synergy $1.08
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+15% Synergy $5.34
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.67
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.28
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+14% Synergy $0.21
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+12% Synergy $3.78
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+12% Synergy $1.64
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.99
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.30
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+11% Synergy $1.83
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+11% Synergy $0.34
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+11% Synergy $5.00
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+11% Synergy $0.84
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.92
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.21
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+9% Synergy $1.63
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.55
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+9% Synergy $10.06
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+8% Synergy $1.64
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.24
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.30
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+1% Synergy $1.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.02

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.27
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+15% Synergy $0.23
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+12% Synergy $4.02
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.38
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+7% Synergy $0.23
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.28
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $5.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.20
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.09
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.07
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-2% Synergy $5.45
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.14
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $8.24
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $55.94
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Defy Death Defy Death
+33% Synergy $0.35
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+30% Synergy $0.21
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+30% Synergy $0.25
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+19% Synergy $2.24
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+16% Synergy $0.76
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+16% Synergy $0.04
False Defeat False Defeat
+15% Synergy $17.06
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+15% Synergy $0.75
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+12% Synergy $1.60
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.61
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.15
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+9% Synergy $0.19
One Last Job One Last Job
+9% Synergy $0.20
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $5.03
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+8% Synergy $0.25
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+7% Synergy $0.33
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.16
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $5.12
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $2.27
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.33
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.59
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.73
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $2.92
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $32.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.63
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.52
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-9% Synergy $3.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+25% Synergy $2.42
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+23% Synergy $0.44
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $1.72
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+9% Synergy $1.42
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+8% Synergy $0.38
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+8% Synergy $1.10
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.33
The Seriema The Seriema
+7% Synergy $0.90
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $11.86
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.22
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $21.76
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $2.11
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $13.59
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $15.18
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $2.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $8.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $6.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.05

Enchantments

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

Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+28% Synergy $0.23
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+22% Synergy $2.07
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $8.00
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+10% Synergy $0.59
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+7% Synergy $0.23
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.36
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.42
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $2.61
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+3% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $23.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.79
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $7.66
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $3.34

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 $9.31
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+12% Synergy $7.04
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+10% Synergy $5.23
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+10% Synergy $0.66
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+8% Synergy $3.75
Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+8% Synergy $1.65
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $4.11
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+6% Synergy $1.09
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.07
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.61

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+31% Synergy $1.74
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.84
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+23% Synergy $30.90
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $6.90
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $59.17
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $17.42
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+18% Synergy $12.71
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $4.97
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+14% Synergy $21.75
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+13% Synergy $0.26
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+12% Synergy $17.65
Tolaria Tolaria
+10% Synergy $7.05
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+9% Synergy $0.38
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+9% Synergy $6.28
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+7% Synergy $0.91
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $8.91
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $8.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $52.44
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+5% Synergy $7.53
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.95
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $14.56
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.22
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $2.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $70.62
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+14% Synergy $0.85
The Celestus The Celestus
+11% Synergy $0.49
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.73
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.54
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.65
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-3% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.94
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.95

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+35% Synergy $0.30
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+24% Synergy $0.27
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+23% Synergy $3.35
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+15% Synergy $12.68
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+11% Synergy $6.82
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $8.15
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $1.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.31
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.14
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $4.19
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $44.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.45
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $32.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.02
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.52
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $27.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $36.00
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.34
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $18.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $33.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.50
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.23
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.38
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.82
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.50
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.25
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.78
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.26
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $7.85
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.73
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
-14% Synergy $0.23

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