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Niko, Light of Hope
Price tag $0.33

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#197 Current Rank
#152 Last Week
#354 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Niko, Light of Hope.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Niko, Light of Hope decks.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+17% Synergy $1.31
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+15% Synergy $21.03
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $0.43
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+10% Synergy $7.01
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+5% Synergy $5.28

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Niko, Light of Hope's abilities and overall game plan.

Soulherder Soulherder
+70% Synergy $1.99
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+69% Synergy $3.38
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy $1.33
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+59% Synergy $1.19
Niko Aris Niko Aris
+59% Synergy $0.56
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+57% Synergy $8.03
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+57% Synergy $0.58
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+55% Synergy $0.06
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+53% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+49% Synergy $0.73

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Niko, Light of Hope decks.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $0.81
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+48% Synergy $0.95
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+47% Synergy $1.04
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+44% Synergy $20.35
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+43% Synergy $5.01
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+42% Synergy $4.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $0.80
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $349.70
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.06
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $48.08
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $34.98
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Niko, Light of Hope's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+44% Synergy $4.13
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+44% Synergy $2.64
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+43% Synergy $0.77
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+40% Synergy $0.63
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+40% Synergy $16.75
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+38% Synergy $0.79
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+38% Synergy $7.60
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+37% Synergy $0.35
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+37% Synergy $19.42
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+37% Synergy $0.33
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+35% Synergy $17.58
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+34% Synergy $0.42
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+32% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+31% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+30% Synergy $0.31
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.26
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+28% Synergy $0.60
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+28% Synergy $0.08
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+27% Synergy $0.25
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+26% Synergy $2.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.39
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+24% Synergy $0.18
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+23% Synergy $0.22
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+20% Synergy $2.39
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $2.67
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+17% Synergy $2.89
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $34.85
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $6.73
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+17% Synergy $0.41
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $7.87
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+16% Synergy $0.15
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+15% Synergy $0.91
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+15% Synergy $7.71
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $2.98
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.29
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+14% Synergy $0.27
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $18.78
Lionheart Glimmer Lionheart Glimmer
+14% Synergy $0.07
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.29
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+13% Synergy $15.67
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+13% Synergy $0.92
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+12% Synergy $1.48
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+12% Synergy $0.49
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+11% Synergy $0.08
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+10% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $1.92
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $2.78
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Niko, Light of Hope safe.

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+43% Synergy $0.41
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+34% Synergy $0.22
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.21
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+21% Synergy $0.14
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+20% Synergy $1.11
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+18% Synergy $0.17
Displace Displace
+12% Synergy $0.48
Ghostway Ghostway
+12% Synergy $2.45
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+11% Synergy $0.30
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+11% Synergy $0.22
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.25
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+9% Synergy $0.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.46
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $6.35
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+8% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.75
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $0.71
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.21
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+6% Synergy $0.18
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+6% Synergy $0.14
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+5% Synergy $0.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.22
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.34
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $16.24
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $7.85
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.25
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Niko, Light of Hope's game plan and control the board.

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+24% Synergy $0.59
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+21% Synergy $0.19
Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.28
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+10% Synergy $0.35
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $1.71
Farewell Farewell
+2% Synergy $4.30
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.00
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.40
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.95

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+41% Synergy $2.49
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $11.66
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $2.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $20.45
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.98
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.79
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+5% Synergy $4.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.45
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-2% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Niko, Light of Hope's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+36% Synergy $0.10
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+33% Synergy $0.09
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.26
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+26% Synergy $2.67
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+25% Synergy $3.16
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+23% Synergy $7.12
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+20% Synergy $3.03
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+19% Synergy $46.21
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.43
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+14% Synergy $0.58
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+13% Synergy $1.48
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+7% Synergy $4.68
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.43
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $4.77
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.43
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+2% Synergy $2.20
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.40
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.14
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $3.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Niko, Light of Hope to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy $0.84
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+10% Synergy $3.52
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $1.98
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+9% Synergy $0.61
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $51.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $19.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.41
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.22
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $1.79
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.10
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.44
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Niko, Light of Hope decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.39
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+24% Synergy $8.46
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+13% Synergy $0.19
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.62
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+12% Synergy $3.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $13.72
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $17.48
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $9.92
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.67
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.45
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $4.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.53
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.20
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+5% Synergy $0.74
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+4% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.30
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.76
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.98
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.41
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.17
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $24.53
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.18
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $22.75
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.51
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.05

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