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Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Price tag $0.24

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

#2499 Current Rank
#2322 Last Week
#2401 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.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+24% Synergy $3.38
Page, Loose Leaf Page, Loose Leaf
+9% Synergy $0.14
Jadzi, Steward of Fate Jadzi, Steward of Fate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
+7% Synergy $0.46
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+53% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Resurrection
+52% Synergy $0.24
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+49% Synergy $4.85
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+49% Synergy $0.26
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+48% Synergy $0.16
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+45% Synergy $0.48
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+45% Synergy $0.98
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+42% Synergy $0.95
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $1.07
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+39% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+39% Synergy $3.02
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+38% Synergy $1.15
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+38% Synergy $9.68
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $3.75
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+34% Synergy $3.87
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+28% Synergy $0.46
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+27% Synergy $0.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.90
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-5% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $2.56

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $54.73
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
0% Synergy $16.21
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $17.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $57.08
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.47
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $35.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $67.17

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
+36% Synergy $0.26
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+35% Synergy $0.32
Body Double Body Double
+34% Synergy $0.27
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+33% Synergy $0.27
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+32% Synergy $1.23
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+31% Synergy $3.52
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+28% Synergy $19.74
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+28% Synergy $5.09
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+28% Synergy $0.42
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+27% Synergy $2.85
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+27% Synergy $4.50
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+26% Synergy $28.11
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+26% Synergy $4.22
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+25% Synergy $0.29
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+24% Synergy $0.39
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+23% Synergy $4.43
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.29
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+22% Synergy $2.80
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+21% Synergy $0.82
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+20% Synergy $0.45
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+19% Synergy $19.20
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+19% Synergy $0.37
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+18% Synergy $1.01
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+17% Synergy $13.44
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.33
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+14% Synergy $4.48
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+14% Synergy $0.22
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.28
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+12% Synergy $1.80
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+12% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.32
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.31
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+11% Synergy $1.80
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+11% Synergy $0.79
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+11% Synergy $0.35
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+11% Synergy $4.87
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+10% Synergy $4.09
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.42
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.24
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+9% Synergy $0.26
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+9% Synergy $2.02
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.54
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+9% Synergy $9.33
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.14
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+8% Synergy $1.87
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $7.21
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.33
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+2% Synergy $3.02
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.85
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
0% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+34% Synergy $1.30
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.26
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+15% Synergy $0.23
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+12% Synergy $4.07
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.34
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+7% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.42
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $6.58
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $1.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.52
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.92
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.08
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-2% Synergy $5.30
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.81
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.35
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $7.51
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $52.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.32
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.32
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $56.23
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $2.06
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
+32% Synergy $0.36
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+28% Synergy $0.21
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+28% Synergy $0.33
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+18% Synergy $1.89
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+16% Synergy $0.80
False Defeat False Defeat
+16% Synergy $17.06
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+15% Synergy $0.04
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+15% Synergy $0.75
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+12% Synergy $1.64
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $1.22
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+9% Synergy $0.61
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+9% Synergy $0.19
One Last Job One Last Job
+9% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.79
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+7% Synergy $0.37
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.14
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $5.18
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+7% Synergy $0.26
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $2.41
Recommission Recommission
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+4% Synergy $0.36
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.71
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $3.01
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.51
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.59
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.50
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-9% Synergy $5.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+25% Synergy $2.40
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+22% Synergy $0.43
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $2.18
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+9% Synergy $1.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.32
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+8% Synergy $0.36
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+7% Synergy $11.23
The Seriema The Seriema
+7% Synergy $1.05
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+7% Synergy $1.14
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $19.45
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.23
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $2.13
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $13.82
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $17.32
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $7.35
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.92

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
+22% Synergy $1.93
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $8.93
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+10% Synergy $0.79
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+8% Synergy $0.29
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+7% Synergy $0.22
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.38
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.46
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $2.77
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+3% Synergy $0.23
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $14.83
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $3.46
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.42

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 $9.91
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+11% Synergy $6.98
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+9% Synergy $5.66
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.81
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+8% Synergy $3.79
Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+8% Synergy $1.69
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $4.22
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+6% Synergy $1.24
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.29
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+30% Synergy $1.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+23% Synergy $28.24
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $60.65
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+21% Synergy $6.34
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+19% Synergy $12.72
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $8.15
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+17% Synergy $4.82
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+15% Synergy $21.90
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+13% Synergy $17.69
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+13% Synergy $0.25
Tolaria Tolaria
+10% Synergy $6.81
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+9% Synergy $6.22
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+8% Synergy $0.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.35
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+7% Synergy $0.86
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.07
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $9.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $51.46
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+5% Synergy $8.27
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.40
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $12.97
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+30% Synergy $1.85
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+17% Synergy $69.99
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+14% Synergy $0.87
The Celestus The Celestus
+11% Synergy $0.54
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+9% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.44
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $0.50
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.35
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.92

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+35% Synergy $0.31
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+23% Synergy $0.24
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+23% Synergy $3.43
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+15% Synergy $12.96
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+11% Synergy $6.72
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+11% Synergy $8.23
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $1.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.32
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $1.68
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+4% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.28
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $3.99
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.30
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $45.71
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.71
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.54
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $5.52
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $38.90
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $18.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.85
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.97
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $29.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $1.23
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.41
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $31.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $4.99
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.14
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.59
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-5% Synergy $0.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.64
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-5% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.32
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $7.94
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.29
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
-9% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-15% Synergy $0.25

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