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Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
Price tag $0.32

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

#2528 Current Rank
#2397 Last Week
#2430 Past 2 Years

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.

Galactus, Devourer of Worlds Galactus, Devourer of Worlds
+50% Synergy $11.00
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star Captain Marvel, Shooting Star
+33% Synergy $4.40
Hyperion, Supreme Hero Hyperion, Supreme Hero
+33% Synergy
Heroic Return Heroic Return
+33% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+20% Synergy $4.33

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 $0.23
Reya Dawnbringer Reya Dawnbringer
+50% Synergy $4.21
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+49% Synergy $0.27
Miraculous Recovery Miraculous Recovery
+49% Synergy $0.22
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+46% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+46% Synergy $0.51
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+43% Synergy $1.09
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+40% Synergy $3.61
Zetalpa, Primal Dawn Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
+40% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+39% Synergy $9.22
Elspeth Conquers Death Elspeth Conquers Death
+38% Synergy $1.18
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+34% Synergy $5.32
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $3.94
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+33% Synergy $1.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $1.05
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+26% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.20
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $53.05
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
0% Synergy $17.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.25
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $58.40
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-10% Synergy $37.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $66.59

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
+35% Synergy $0.28
Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate Linvala, Shield of Sea Gate
+35% Synergy $0.34
Body Double Body Double
+34% Synergy $0.32
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
+33% Synergy $1.66
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+32% Synergy $0.33
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+31% Synergy $20.60
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+30% Synergy $3.38
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+28% Synergy $5.68
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+28% Synergy $3.28
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+28% Synergy $31.08
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+28% Synergy $0.46
Akroma, Angel of Wrath Akroma, Angel of Wrath
+27% Synergy $6.47
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+26% Synergy $0.25
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
+25% Synergy $4.43
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+24% Synergy $0.32
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
+24% Synergy $4.33
Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
+23% Synergy $2.11
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+22% Synergy $1.04
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.34
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
+20% Synergy $19.49
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+20% Synergy $0.34
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+19% Synergy $0.74
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+18% Synergy $12.26
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+18% Synergy $1.24
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+14% Synergy $0.23
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+13% Synergy $0.25
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.33
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+13% Synergy $5.22
Dennick, Pious Apprentice Dennick, Pious Apparition Dennick, Pious Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ormos, Archive Keeper Ormos, Archive Keeper
+12% Synergy $0.33
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+11% Synergy $3.50
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.25
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+11% Synergy $5.00
Fblthp, the Lost Fblthp, the Lost
+11% Synergy $0.32
Pulsemage Advocate Pulsemage Advocate
+11% Synergy $1.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.31
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+10% Synergy $10.34
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+10% Synergy $0.62
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+9% Synergy $0.37
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.34
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+9% Synergy $1.80
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+9% Synergy $2.41
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $1.77
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+8% Synergy $0.49
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.12
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.55
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.36
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+2% Synergy $2.49
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.98
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
0% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+24% Synergy $0.25
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+14% Synergy $0.26
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+12% Synergy $4.69
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.34
Careful Consideration Careful Consideration
+7% Synergy $0.31
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $1.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.00
Erode Erode
+3% Synergy $5.71
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $7.61
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+3% Synergy $0.32
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.22
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.65
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $3.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-1% Synergy $5.11
Render Silent Render Silent
-1% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.02
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
-2% Synergy $1.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-3% Synergy $3.55
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-3% Synergy $6.91
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $55.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.29
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.39
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.00
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.23
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.07

Sorceries

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

Defy Death Defy Death
+33% Synergy $0.33
What Must Be Done What Must Be Done
+28% Synergy $0.35
Invoke Justice Invoke Justice
+28% Synergy $0.21
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+18% Synergy $0.73
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+17% Synergy $2.26
Emerge from the Cocoon Emerge from the Cocoon
+17% Synergy $0.05
False Defeat False Defeat
+17% Synergy $19.34
Death or Glory Death or Glory
+16% Synergy $0.81
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+12% Synergy $1.62
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $1.34
One Last Job One Last Job
+10% Synergy $0.19
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+9% Synergy $1.27
Profound Journey Profound Journey
+9% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.86
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+7% Synergy $0.13
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $4.09
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+7% Synergy $0.28
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+6% Synergy $0.32
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+5% Synergy $2.01
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.32
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.19
Wrath of God Wrath of God
0% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.42
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $1.65
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-8% Synergy $5.63

Utility Artifacts

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

Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+24% Synergy $2.14
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+23% Synergy $0.49
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+13% Synergy $3.02
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+9% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.30
The Seriema The Seriema
+8% Synergy $0.77
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+8% Synergy $0.33
Grimoire of the Dead Grimoire of the Dead
+8% Synergy $0.86
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $10.97
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $24.26
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $2.89
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $16.49
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $16.86
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.77
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
-1% Synergy $4.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.95

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
+21% Synergy $1.87
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+13% Synergy $9.74
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+10% Synergy $1.21
The Night of the Doctor The Night of the Doctor
+9% Synergy $0.35
Tale of Tinúviel Tale of Tinúviel
+7% Synergy $0.24
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.40
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+3% Synergy $1.60
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+3% Synergy $0.22
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.68
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $11.88
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-16% Synergy $4.62
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.04

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 $10.32
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+11% Synergy $7.01
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+9% Synergy $6.63
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.92
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+8% Synergy $3.51
Teferi, Timebender Teferi, Timebender
+8% Synergy $1.75
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $5.08
Teferi, Timeless Voyager Teferi, Timeless Voyager
+6% Synergy $1.30
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.82
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+3% Synergy $1.53
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.07

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $1.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+30% Synergy $5.99
Rivendell Rivendell
+30% Synergy $1.72
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+25% Synergy $30.75
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+23% Synergy $62.97
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $5.91
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+20% Synergy $13.86
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+18% Synergy $5.78
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+18% Synergy $4.85
Oboro, Palace in the Clouds Oboro, Palace in the Clouds
+18% Synergy $22.14
Trenzalore Clocktower Trenzalore Clocktower
+14% Synergy $0.44
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+13% Synergy $18.86
Tolaria Tolaria
+12% Synergy $7.07
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.42
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+8% Synergy $0.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+7% Synergy $9.68
Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper Untaidake, the Cloud Keeper
+7% Synergy $5.66
Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai Gods' Eye, Gate to the Reikai
+7% Synergy $0.91
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+6% Synergy $12.51
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $50.07
Teferi's Isle Teferi's Isle
+5% Synergy $11.56
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $13.60
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.06
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.87
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-16% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+28% Synergy $1.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+18% Synergy $74.65
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+14% Synergy $1.08
The Celestus The Celestus
+11% Synergy $0.59
Honor-Worn Shaku Honor-Worn Shaku
+8% Synergy $0.40
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $92.66
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.10
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $109.80
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $4.55
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-4% Synergy $0.40
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $0.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-17% Synergy $2.48

Lands

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

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+35% Synergy $0.34
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+25% Synergy $4.00
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+21% Synergy $0.27
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+16% Synergy $11.05
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $8.14
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+10% Synergy $1.34
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+10% Synergy $8.97
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.25
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $2.35
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $4.29
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+5% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.00
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $52.29
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+2% Synergy $0.35
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.65
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $18.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $2.98
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.05
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.19
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $37.89
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.75
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.69
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.52
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.34
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-3% Synergy $0.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $5.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.16
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.59
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-6% Synergy $0.29
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.42
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-6% Synergy $8.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.82
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.13
Port Town Port Town
-16% Synergy $0.26

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