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Niko, Light of Hope
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 47% Clones 9% Tokens 9% Enchantress 9% Cantrips 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Niko, Light of Hope's Cantrips builds — cards that lean hardest into the Cantrips theme.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+71% Synergy $5.19
Niko Aris Niko Aris
+69% Synergy $0.53
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+68% Synergy $6.01
Soulherder Soulherder
+68% Synergy $1.94
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+66% Synergy $3.31
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+64% Synergy $10.16
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+60% Synergy $0.46
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+60% Synergy $1.17
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+60% Synergy $1.79
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+57% Synergy $0.63

Top Cards

The staple cards most Niko, Light of Hope Cantrips decks run as their core.

Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+56% Synergy $29.45
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+51% Synergy $0.37
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+49% Synergy $0.19
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+49% Synergy $26.45
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+43% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.67
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.35
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.52
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Niko, Light of Hope Cantrips game on their own.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+21% Synergy $69.93
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+20% Synergy $38.67
Farewell Farewell
+18% Synergy $6.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $48.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $61.19
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+14% Synergy $514.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $134.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $57.26
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $115.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Cantrips plan in Niko, Light of Hope decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+51% Synergy $2.43
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.37
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+49% Synergy $4.48
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+48% Synergy $21.77
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+45% Synergy $0.58
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+45% Synergy $2.26
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+43% Synergy $31.80
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+43% Synergy $0.38
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+38% Synergy $0.64
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+33% Synergy $0.37
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+33% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $5.35
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+32% Synergy $5.38
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+28% Synergy $0.39
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+28% Synergy $0.37
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $40.45
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+26% Synergy $0.51
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+26% Synergy $0.27
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+25% Synergy $5.11
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $0.46
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.33
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+24% Synergy $9.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+23% Synergy $57.59
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+23% Synergy $0.38
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $2.24
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+22% Synergy $0.34
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+22% Synergy $10.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.73
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+21% Synergy $32.50
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+20% Synergy $4.75
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+18% Synergy $0.70
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+17% Synergy $0.39
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $13.14
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+15% Synergy $1.18
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.72
Lionheart Glimmer Lionheart Glimmer
+15% Synergy $0.21
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+14% Synergy $3.30
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.27
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+12% Synergy $5.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+11% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $4.39
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $23.33
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+11% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+9% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $11.91
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+8% Synergy $33.79
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.16
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+7% Synergy $0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.88
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+5% Synergy $0.14

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Niko, Light of Hope's Cantrips deck ahead.

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+42% Synergy $1.85
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+39% Synergy $7.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+35% Synergy $8.86
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+34% Synergy $1.50
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+26% Synergy $0.29
Blur Blur
+25% Synergy $0.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $3.83
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+16% Synergy $2.73
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+16% Synergy $0.28
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+12% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $6.91
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+11% Synergy $0.31
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+9% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $57.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $20.92
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+7% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.91
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.39
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy $16.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.31
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $5.23
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $5.56
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $11.36
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.41
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.86
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.31
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $16.42

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Cantrips game plan forward for Niko, Light of Hope.

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+46% Synergy $1.77
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+25% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $2.28
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+13% Synergy $0.32
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $2.08
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $4.62
Another Round Another Round
+6% Synergy $0.41
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.18
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $2.73
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.68
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.40
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Niko, Light of Hope Cantrips decks.

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+35% Synergy $6.93
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $3.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.52
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $14.66
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $4.67
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $18.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.28
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $1.18
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.81
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $1.99
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $1.86
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.98

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Cantrips strategy in Niko, Light of Hope decks.

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+37% Synergy $10.06
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+32% Synergy $0.31
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+31% Synergy $0.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+24% Synergy $4.67
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $60.42
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $6.19
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $5.62
Skybind Skybind
+15% Synergy $0.36
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $1.03
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $13.04
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+11% Synergy $2.96
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $25.11
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.63
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+7% Synergy $4.95
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $8.85
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+6% Synergy $1.31
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $17.50
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $5.53
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.76
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.33
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.30
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Niko, Light of Hope's Cantrips game plan.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.44
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+10% Synergy $4.18
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-5% Synergy $7.13

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Niko, Light of Hope Cantrips decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $3.52
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $28.30
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.52
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.59
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $11.82
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $38.89
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.89
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $0.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $1.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Niko, Light of Hope's Cantrips strategy.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.55
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $5.39
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $165.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $120.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base behind Niko, Light of Hope's Cantrips decks.

Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+28% Synergy $7.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+25% Synergy $18.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $4.73
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+20% Synergy $11.47
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.97
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $6.71
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $6.91
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.44
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.88
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+6% Synergy $5.87
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $4.61
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.34
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.35
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.33
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.37
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.23
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $31.87
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $12.30
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $20.44
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $12.47
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.41
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $35.90
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $37.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.68
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $28.93
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Niko, Light of Hope: Cantrips.

Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Far Traveler Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Far Traveler
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tormod, the Desecrator Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tormod, the Desecrator
The War Doctor Bill Potts The War Doctor // Bill Potts
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves