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Niko, Light of Hope: Clones
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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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Niko, Light of Hope players are trying out in Clones decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+16% Synergy $0.42
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $97.47
Daydream Daydream
+8% Synergy $0.33
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+7% Synergy $11.54
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+4% Synergy $2.88

High Synergy Cards

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

Soulherder Soulherder
+71% Synergy $2.29
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+67% Synergy $0.46
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+66% Synergy $5.43
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+60% Synergy $3.06
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+59% Synergy $1.84
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+57% Synergy $1.53
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+55% Synergy $10.23
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.19
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+54% Synergy $1.98
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+54% Synergy $0.26

Top Cards

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

Niko Aris Niko Aris
+51% Synergy $0.53
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+49% Synergy $0.52
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+47% Synergy $0.83
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+45% Synergy $1.28
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+40% Synergy $1.68
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+40% Synergy $3.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.05
Counterspell Counterspell
+2% Synergy $3.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $466.90
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $56.78
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $5.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $125.34
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-4% Synergy $17.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.26
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $53.72
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $36.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

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

Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+43% Synergy $2.54
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+42% Synergy $0.28
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+39% Synergy $6.74
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+38% Synergy $0.36
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+38% Synergy $32.72
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+37% Synergy $4.15
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+36% Synergy $26.18
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+32% Synergy $25.91
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+31% Synergy $17.28
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+31% Synergy $2.53
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+28% Synergy $4.24
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+28% Synergy $0.38
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+27% Synergy $37.18
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+27% Synergy $0.38
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+27% Synergy $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $2.82
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+25% Synergy $3.22
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+25% Synergy $0.42
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+25% Synergy $0.84
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+23% Synergy $0.33
Starwinder Starwinder
+23% Synergy $1.06
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+22% Synergy $0.26
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+21% Synergy $0.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $0.77
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $3.00
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+20% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+20% Synergy $0.36
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+20% Synergy $0.70
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+18% Synergy $1.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.34
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $13.50
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+15% Synergy $0.35
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+15% Synergy $10.77
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+15% Synergy $0.38
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+14% Synergy $43.42
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+14% Synergy $8.90
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+14% Synergy $0.18
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.25
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+13% Synergy $0.40
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $2.51
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+11% Synergy $0.31
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+10% Synergy $0.19
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+10% Synergy $24.74
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+9% Synergy $0.39
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.31
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+8% Synergy $4.85
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.49
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $58.30

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+37% Synergy $7.09
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+33% Synergy $0.29
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+28% Synergy $0.32
Blur Blur
+26% Synergy $0.32
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.37
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+14% Synergy $2.40
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+12% Synergy $2.87
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+12% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $2.26
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+11% Synergy $1.49
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+10% Synergy $0.70
Displace Displace
+9% Synergy $0.42
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $1.18
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+9% Synergy $0.22
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $4.89
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.19
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.11
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+6% Synergy $0.32
Personify Personify
+6% Synergy $0.31
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.28
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+4% Synergy $8.49
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.48
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $7.86
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+3% Synergy $1.16
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.36
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $10.67
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.60
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $7.84
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.62
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $52.75
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+21% Synergy $0.77
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+20% Synergy $3.38
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+17% Synergy $0.28
Another Round Another Round
+15% Synergy $0.38
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+12% Synergy $0.41
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $12.94
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+5% Synergy $1.78
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $2.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.94
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+36% Synergy $7.28
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $15.61
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $1.18
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.35
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $19.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $2.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $6.10
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.30
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.93
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $0.45

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+38% Synergy $0.26
Skybind Skybind
+38% Synergy $0.34
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+31% Synergy $0.37
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+24% Synergy $4.83
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+21% Synergy $0.84
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+21% Synergy $10.03
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+20% Synergy $7.71
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+18% Synergy $60.85
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+18% Synergy $5.72
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+13% Synergy $1.04
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+12% Synergy $2.37
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+8% Synergy $0.68
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+5% Synergy $7.06
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.32
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+4% Synergy $5.19
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.42
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.50
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.88
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $13.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $11.44
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $3.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $3.94

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+15% Synergy $1.85
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $3.96

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $2.76
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+11% Synergy $1.27
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.97
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.63
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $6.08
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $12.14
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+3% Synergy $0.62
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $31.72
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $39.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+19% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.46
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.11
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $4.11
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.03
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.25

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $2.82
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+22% Synergy $9.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+18% Synergy $3.87
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+17% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+15% Synergy $5.38
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+14% Synergy $4.52
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+13% Synergy $11.43
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+11% Synergy $18.75
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+9% Synergy $6.62
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.32
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $8.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.02
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+6% Synergy $0.70
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $6.52
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $8.75
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+5% Synergy $0.95
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Abandoned Campground Abandoned Campground
+3% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+2% Synergy $0.19
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.06
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.25
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $36.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $30.45
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $11.42
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-9% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

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

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