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Niko, Light of Hope: Cantrips
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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Azorius

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 49% Tokens 9% Clones 9% Enchantress 9% Cantrips 3%
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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 $5.43
Niko Aris Niko Aris
+69% Synergy $0.53
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+68% Synergy $6.74
Soulherder Soulherder
+68% Synergy $2.29
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+66% Synergy $3.06
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+64% Synergy $10.23
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+60% Synergy $0.46
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+60% Synergy $1.84
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+60% Synergy $1.98
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+57% Synergy $0.26

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 $26.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+51% Synergy $0.38
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+49% Synergy $32.72
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+48% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+43% Synergy $1.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+40% Synergy $1.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+39% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.44
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.43

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 $69.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+20% Synergy $41.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+18% Synergy $51.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $53.72
Farewell Farewell
+17% Synergy $5.86
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+14% Synergy $466.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $125.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $56.78
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $101.75
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $36.16

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 $2.54
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+50% Synergy $0.28
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+49% Synergy $4.15
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+48% Synergy $25.91
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+45% Synergy $0.83
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+45% Synergy $2.53
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+43% Synergy $37.18
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+43% Synergy $0.34
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+38% Synergy $0.84
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+33% Synergy $0.36
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+33% Synergy $0.38
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $3.85
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+32% Synergy $3.31
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+28% Synergy $0.42
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+28% Synergy $0.39
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+27% Synergy $43.42
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+26% Synergy $0.36
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+26% Synergy $0.26
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+25% Synergy $5.25
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+25% Synergy $0.40
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+24% Synergy $0.19
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+24% Synergy $8.90
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+23% Synergy $58.30
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+23% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+22% Synergy $0.77
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+22% Synergy $0.31
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+22% Synergy $10.77
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $2.82
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+21% Synergy $40.04
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+20% Synergy $4.24
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+18% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+17% Synergy $0.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $13.50
Firemane Commando Firemane Commando
+15% Synergy $0.73
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+15% Synergy $0.70
Lionheart Glimmer Lionheart Glimmer
+15% Synergy $0.20
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+14% Synergy $3.22
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.33
Leonin Warleader Leonin Warleader
+12% Synergy $5.65
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+11% Synergy $0.34
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+11% Synergy $4.56
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+11% Synergy $24.74
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+11% Synergy $0.35
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+9% Synergy $0.31
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+8% Synergy $10.47
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+8% Synergy $41.57
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+8% Synergy $0.16
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+7% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.70
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+5% Synergy $0.10

Instants

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

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+42% Synergy $1.53
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+39% Synergy $7.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+35% Synergy $8.49
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+34% Synergy $0.52
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+26% Synergy $0.29
Blur Blur
+24% Synergy $0.32
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $2.26
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+16% Synergy $2.40
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+16% Synergy $0.32
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+12% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.11
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.19
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+11% Synergy $0.35
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+9% Synergy $0.32
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.62
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.75
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $21.48
Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+7% Synergy $0.19
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.98
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.36
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+4% Synergy $10.67
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.34
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.70
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $7.84
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.85
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.86
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
0% Synergy $1.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $3.25
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.14
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $17.28

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+46% Synergy $0.77
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+25% Synergy $0.28
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $2.00
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+13% Synergy $0.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $2.91
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+7% Synergy $3.71
Another Round Another Round
+6% Synergy $0.38
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.28
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $1.06
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.07
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.94
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+35% Synergy $7.28
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $3.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $3.93
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $15.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $19.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.99
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $1.30
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.35
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.92
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.92
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.45
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

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

Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+37% Synergy $10.03
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+32% Synergy $0.26
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+31% Synergy $0.37
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+24% Synergy $4.83
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $60.85
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $7.71
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $5.72
Skybind Skybind
+15% Synergy $0.34
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.68
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $11.44
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+11% Synergy $2.37
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $29.28
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+7% Synergy $0.84
Song of the Worldsoul Song of the Worldsoul
+7% Synergy $4.57
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+6% Synergy $7.06
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+6% Synergy $1.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $13.05
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $5.19
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.50
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.30
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
0% Synergy $0.36
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+13% Synergy $1.85
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+10% Synergy $3.96
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-5% Synergy $6.94

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $2.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $31.72
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.97
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $6.08
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $12.14
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $1.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $39.67
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.78
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+1% Synergy $1.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.85
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 $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+19% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+16% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.40
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $4.11
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.25
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $158.66
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $105.77
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 $9.28
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+25% Synergy $18.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+21% Synergy $2.82
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.34
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+20% Synergy $11.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $15.52
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $8.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.36
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+12% Synergy $1.02
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.11
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+9% Synergy $4.52
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+7% Synergy $0.70
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+6% Synergy $5.38
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $3.87
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.32
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $6.62
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $39.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.32
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $30.45
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.98
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.42
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+1% Synergy $0.34
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $38.66
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.07
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $33.45
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-2% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-12% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

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

Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
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
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
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
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
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
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Sun Ce, Young Conquerer Sun Ce, Young Conquerer
The Seventh Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Seventh Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Far Traveler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Far Traveler
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Rasputin Dreamweaver Rasputin Dreamweaver
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
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