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Niko, Light of Hope
Price tag $0.41

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#239 Current Rank
#246 Last Week
#234 Past 2 Years

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.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+20% Synergy $0.33
Daydream Daydream
+15% Synergy $0.35
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+11% Synergy $1.05
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+10% Synergy $8.72
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $89.46

High Synergy Cards

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

Soulherder Soulherder
+70% Synergy $2.24
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+68% Synergy $4.87
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+63% Synergy $1.21
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+61% Synergy $0.41
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+59% Synergy $2.75
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+57% Synergy $9.28
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+56% Synergy $1.44
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+55% Synergy $0.20
Niko Aris Niko Aris
+52% Synergy $0.52
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+50% Synergy $1.91

Top Cards

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

Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+49% Synergy $0.30
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+48% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+47% Synergy $1.81
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+47% Synergy $0.89
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+45% Synergy $0.97
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+42% Synergy $6.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+29% Synergy $0.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+5% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+0% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $480.05
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+0% Synergy $6.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $58.38
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+45% Synergy $0.57
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+42% Synergy $6.83
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $2.57
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+41% Synergy $32.56
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+40% Synergy $4.43
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+39% Synergy $0.64
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+39% Synergy $28.51
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+37% Synergy $0.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+36% Synergy $33.93
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+35% Synergy $1.94
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+34% Synergy $14.67
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+33% Synergy $0.33
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+33% Synergy $22.86
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+30% Synergy $0.37
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+30% Synergy $0.63
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+29% Synergy $0.36
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.33
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+27% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+27% Synergy $0.42
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $3.10
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+26% Synergy $0.34
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+25% Synergy $0.36
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+24% Synergy $3.72
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+23% Synergy $0.26
Starwinder Starwinder
+23% Synergy $0.88
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+22% Synergy $4.32
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+20% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $0.79
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+18% Synergy $5.15
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+17% Synergy $0.33
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $2.62
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.67
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+14% Synergy $44.63
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+14% Synergy $1.06
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.33
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+14% Synergy $0.31
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+13% Synergy $9.15
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $0.49
Spark Double Spark Double
+12% Synergy $10.15
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+12% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+12% Synergy $27.73
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.36
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+10% Synergy $0.10
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+10% Synergy $5.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $4.55
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+9% Synergy $2.85
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+9% Synergy $0.39
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+8% Synergy $0.22
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.93
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+34% Synergy $0.32
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+23% Synergy $0.30
Blur Blur
+20% Synergy $0.49
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+18% Synergy $0.29
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+17% Synergy $2.54
Ghostway Ghostway
+13% Synergy $5.33
Displace Displace
+11% Synergy $0.43
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+11% Synergy $1.01
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+11% Synergy $0.36
Personify Personify
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+10% Synergy $2.16
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+9% Synergy $0.35
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+9% Synergy $0.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.96
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+7% Synergy $0.36
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+7% Synergy $0.32
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.20
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.14
Semester's End Semester's End
+6% Synergy $1.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.94
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.25
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.31
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+4% Synergy $3.97
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $3.42
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+3% Synergy $4.57
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $2.03
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $8.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.52
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+1% Synergy $12.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+0% Synergy $1.40
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.18
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+22% Synergy $1.24
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+20% Synergy $4.04
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+19% Synergy $0.33
Another Round Another Round
+18% Synergy $0.39
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+10% Synergy $0.39
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+6% Synergy $1.50
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $2.61
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.30
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.28
Split Up Split Up
+1% Synergy $1.92
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.73
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+42% Synergy $4.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $7.16
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $14.85
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.47
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $1.21
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $19.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $1.91
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $6.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.39
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.36

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+36% Synergy $0.20
Skybind Skybind
+34% Synergy $0.37
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+33% Synergy $0.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+28% Synergy $5.54
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $5.61
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+19% Synergy $1.04
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+18% Synergy $9.42
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.83
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $63.03
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+15% Synergy $7.52
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.40
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.73
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $7.27
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.31
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+4% Synergy $0.39
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $0.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.69
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.18
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.30
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.52
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.12
Propaganda Propaganda
-6% Synergy $3.12
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.71

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+14% Synergy $1.44
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+8% Synergy $4.03
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $39.83

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.99
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+10% Synergy $1.04
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+7% Synergy $12.99
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $62.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.92
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.50
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+15% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $2.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $1.10
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $3.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+0% Synergy $5.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+0% Synergy $1.08
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $4.01
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.34
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.77
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $3.10
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+22% Synergy $8.50
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+15% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy $5.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+11% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $4.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $18.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $16.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.20
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+6% Synergy $11.01
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $8.02
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.27
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $6.42
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+4% Synergy $0.81
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $3.30
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+2% Synergy $2.00
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.37
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+0% Synergy $0.22
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.86
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $32.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $32.91
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.78
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.32
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.28
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.13

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