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Niko, Light of Hope
Price tag $0.32

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

#227 Current Rank
#212 Last Week
#262 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.

Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+17% Synergy $1.73
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+16% Synergy $5.96
Monk Gyatso Monk Gyatso
+5% Synergy $6.19
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+4% Synergy $2.91
Airbender's Reversal Airbender's Reversal
+1% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Soulherder Soulherder
+71% Synergy $2.58
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+69% Synergy $4.67
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy $1.27
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+60% Synergy $0.54
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+60% Synergy $2.88
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+56% Synergy $10.19
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+55% Synergy $0.05
Niko Aris Niko Aris
+55% Synergy $0.45
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+55% Synergy $0.72
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+50% Synergy $1.34

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 $1.00
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+49% Synergy $0.85
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+48% Synergy $1.52
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+43% Synergy $8.57
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+43% Synergy $1.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+41% Synergy $4.97
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.23
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.70
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.54

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $325.67
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $45.89
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.60
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.81
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $43.23
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $47.32
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $51.81
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $32.91

Creatures

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

Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+44% Synergy $0.44
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+43% Synergy $25.72
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+43% Synergy $7.19
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+43% Synergy $2.53
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+41% Synergy $3.93
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+40% Synergy $21.68
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+39% Synergy $0.75
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+37% Synergy $23.21
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+37% Synergy $0.33
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+36% Synergy $4.00
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+35% Synergy $0.17
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+34% Synergy $18.55
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+32% Synergy $0.79
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+31% Synergy $15.59
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+31% Synergy $0.34
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+30% Synergy $0.32
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+28% Synergy $0.28
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.22
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+28% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $4.17
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+26% Synergy $0.23
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+25% Synergy $0.45
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+25% Synergy $0.08
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+24% Synergy $3.85
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+22% Synergy $0.23
Starwinder Starwinder
+22% Synergy $1.26
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+21% Synergy $2.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+19% Synergy $4.77
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $5.87
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+17% Synergy $0.20
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $2.29
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $32.07
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $11.25
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+15% Synergy $0.57
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+15% Synergy $0.51
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+14% Synergy $7.92
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+13% Synergy $17.92
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+13% Synergy $0.11
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.28
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+12% Synergy $0.12
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+12% Synergy $0.29
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $19.40
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+11% Synergy $3.29
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+10% Synergy $2.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $6.72
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.47
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.60
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+7% Synergy $0.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $45.69

Instants

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

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+44% Synergy $1.06
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+34% Synergy $0.25
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+23% Synergy $0.13
Blur Blur
+21% Synergy $0.23
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+19% Synergy $1.81
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+18% Synergy $0.25
Ghostway Ghostway
+14% Synergy $3.46
Displace Displace
+12% Synergy $0.41
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+11% Synergy $0.31
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+10% Synergy $0.86
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+10% Synergy $0.22
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+9% Synergy $0.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $2.46
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+8% Synergy $0.10
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.22
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+8% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $9.08
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $1.16
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+6% Synergy $10.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.11
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+5% Synergy $0.10
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.12
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.56
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $7.08
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $16.19
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $3.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.24
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+1% Synergy $8.82
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.86
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.79
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $49.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.41
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.65
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.24

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+23% Synergy $1.10
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+20% Synergy $0.11
Another Round Another Round
+20% Synergy $0.27
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+10% Synergy $1.45
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $2.02
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.13
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+2% Synergy $0.20
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.95
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.26
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.31
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.28
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+42% Synergy $4.74
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $14.43
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.56
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+8% Synergy $17.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.65
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.98
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $5.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $5.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.44
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.32

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+35% Synergy $0.09
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+34% Synergy $0.12
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.35
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+27% Synergy $2.37
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+23% Synergy $4.54
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+20% Synergy $8.13
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $44.90
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $3.33
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+16% Synergy $0.59
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+12% Synergy $0.69
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+12% Synergy $2.48
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.20
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $4.75
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.61
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $21.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.05
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+2% Synergy $2.01
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $28.80
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+2% Synergy $1.38
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $3.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.59
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $5.29

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+15% Synergy $1.49
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $3.42
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+5% Synergy $31.12

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.36
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+10% Synergy $1.38
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $6.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $49.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $20.63
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $6.12
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.25
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $38.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.52
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+15% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.90
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.93
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.08
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $3.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.66
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.03
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $0.87
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $4.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.25

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 $4.17
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+23% Synergy $6.99
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+17% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.58
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+11% Synergy $3.10
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $15.29
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $12.76
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $14.79
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $9.08
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $6.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.12
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+5% Synergy $6.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.94
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+5% Synergy $0.68
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.43
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.02
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $1.92
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.18
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.37
Port Town Port Town
+1% Synergy $0.18
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $16.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.82
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $26.30
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.05

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