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Niko, Light of Hope
Price tag $0.24

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

#322 Current Rank
#295 Last Week
#376 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.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+8% Synergy $5.31
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+4% Synergy $9.54
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+2% Synergy $3.48
Summon: Good King Mog XII Summon: Good King Mog XII
+1% Synergy $4.85
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
-3% Synergy $4.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Soulherder Soulherder
+70% Synergy $2.00
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+69% Synergy $3.17
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+63% Synergy $1.65
Niko Aris Niko Aris
+59% Synergy $0.59
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+57% Synergy $7.18
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+57% Synergy $1.16
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+56% Synergy $0.59
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+55% Synergy $0.06
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+52% Synergy $0.32
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+49% Synergy $0.59

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 $0.97
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+48% Synergy $0.86
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+46% Synergy $0.95
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+44% Synergy $20.18
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+43% Synergy $4.91
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+42% Synergy $5.44
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy $0.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.09
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.00

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $351.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $47.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $40.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $50.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $33.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-9% Synergy $28.16

Creatures

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

Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+44% Synergy $3.52
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+43% Synergy $2.56
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+43% Synergy $0.73
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+40% Synergy $0.59
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+40% Synergy $16.76
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+38% Synergy $0.29
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+38% Synergy $0.61
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+38% Synergy $6.73
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+37% Synergy $17.92
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+37% Synergy $0.29
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+36% Synergy $17.61
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+34% Synergy $0.44
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+31% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+31% Synergy $0.28
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+30% Synergy $0.22
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+28% Synergy $0.21
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+28% Synergy $0.07
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+28% Synergy $0.45
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+27% Synergy $0.24
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+26% Synergy $2.72
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+25% Synergy $3.60
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+24% Synergy $0.14
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy $0.25
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+19% Synergy $1.67
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+19% Synergy $2.27
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+18% Synergy $33.98
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+18% Synergy $7.37
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $5.94
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+17% Synergy $0.35
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+17% Synergy $0.23
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+16% Synergy $5.00
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+15% Synergy $0.87
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+15% Synergy $8.19
Lionheart Glimmer Lionheart Glimmer
+15% Synergy $0.06
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+14% Synergy $2.85
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+14% Synergy $0.27
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+14% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+14% Synergy $19.55
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+14% Synergy $16.38
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.49
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+13% Synergy $1.03
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+12% Synergy $1.46
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+11% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+10% Synergy $0.26
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+10% Synergy $0.06
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+10% Synergy $2.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+9% Synergy $2.60
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+9% Synergy $0.45
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $39.48

Instants

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

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+43% Synergy $0.34
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+34% Synergy $0.16
Blur Blur
+22% Synergy $0.21
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+21% Synergy $0.09
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+20% Synergy $1.00
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+18% Synergy $0.20
Displace Displace
+12% Synergy $0.41
Ghostway Ghostway
+12% Synergy $2.53
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+11% Synergy $0.35
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+11% Synergy $0.22
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.24
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+9% Synergy $0.12
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+9% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.49
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+8% Synergy $6.28
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.83
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $0.56
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+6% Synergy $0.10
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $6.72
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+5% Synergy $0.18
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+5% Synergy $0.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.44
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.80
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy $13.99
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $6.86
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $1.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $0.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.89
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $41.94
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $13.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.65
Another Round Another Round
+22% Synergy $0.34
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+20% Synergy $0.15
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+10% Synergy $0.23
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+5% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.27
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $1.73
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.48
Windfall Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+41% Synergy $2.60
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+13% Synergy $12.11
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $2.82
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.38
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $17.77
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $0.94
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.22
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $4.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.25
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.37

Enchantments

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

Far Traveler Far Traveler
+36% Synergy $0.08
Skybind Skybind
+33% Synergy $0.24
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+32% Synergy $0.05
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+26% Synergy $2.51
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+25% Synergy $2.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+23% Synergy $7.19
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+20% Synergy $2.79
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+19% Synergy $52.08
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+14% Synergy $0.39
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+14% Synergy $0.58
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+14% Synergy $1.54
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+7% Synergy $4.50
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.41
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $3.87
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $18.50
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.51
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+2% Synergy $1.90
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $26.01
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $2.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-1% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.14

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+16% Synergy $0.97
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+10% Synergy $3.52
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $27.39

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $1.98
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+9% Synergy $0.70
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $6.01
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $49.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $17.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $4.09
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.41
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.24
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $2.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $1.81
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.18
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+25% Synergy $7.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.51
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+14% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.45
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $2.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $12.27
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $17.15
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $9.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.25
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $5.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $4.92
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+6% Synergy $0.68
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.17
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+4% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.14
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.91
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+1% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.05
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.20
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.16
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $14.54
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $21.97
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $23.37
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.18
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.61
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.20
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.05

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