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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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New Cards

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

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+17% Synergy $0.32
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $50.26
Daydream Daydream
+8% Synergy $0.34
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+7% Synergy $5.54
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $1.29

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 $1.94
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+67% Synergy $0.46
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+67% Synergy $5.19
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+61% Synergy $3.31
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+59% Synergy $1.17
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+57% Synergy $1.85
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+55% Synergy $10.16
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+55% Synergy $0.19
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+54% Synergy $0.63
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+54% Synergy $1.79

Top Cards

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

Niko Aris Niko Aris
+50% Synergy $0.53
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+49% Synergy $1.50
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+48% Synergy $0.58
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+45% Synergy $1.78
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+43% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+40% Synergy $2.09
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+40% Synergy $3.99
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.32
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.52

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 $514.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $134.99
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.08
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $57.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-3% Synergy $48.18
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-4% Synergy $18.94
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $38.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $61.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $35.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $69.93

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
+42% Synergy $2.43
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+42% Synergy $0.37
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+39% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+39% Synergy $6.01
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+38% Synergy $26.45
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+37% Synergy $4.48
Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+37% Synergy $29.45
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+33% Synergy $18.59
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+32% Synergy $21.77
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+31% Synergy $2.26
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+30% Synergy $4.75
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+28% Synergy $0.38
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+27% Synergy $31.80
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+27% Synergy $0.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $4.73
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.37
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+26% Synergy $0.39
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+25% Synergy $0.64
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+24% Synergy $3.30
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+23% Synergy $0.27
Starwinder Starwinder
+23% Synergy $1.12
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+22% Synergy $0.32
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+21% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $2.24
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+20% Synergy $2.78
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+20% Synergy $0.70
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+20% Synergy $0.51
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+20% Synergy $0.72
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+18% Synergy $1.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+16% Synergy $0.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+16% Synergy $13.14
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+15% Synergy $0.30
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+15% Synergy $9.13
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+15% Synergy $10.97
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+15% Synergy $0.45
Ethereal Valkyrie Ethereal Valkyrie
+14% Synergy $0.46
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+13% Synergy $40.45
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.11
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+13% Synergy $1.65
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+11% Synergy $0.33
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+11% Synergy $0.38
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+10% Synergy $0.48
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+10% Synergy $23.33
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+9% Synergy $0.35
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+8% Synergy $5.25
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.57
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+5% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-6% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+36% Synergy $7.26
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+34% Synergy $0.29
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+28% Synergy $0.28
Blur Blur
+26% Synergy $0.40
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.39
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+14% Synergy $2.73
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+13% Synergy $0.94
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+13% Synergy $0.24
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+12% Synergy $1.63
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+11% Synergy $3.83
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+11% Synergy $0.31
Displace Displace
+9% Synergy $0.27
Ghostway Ghostway
+9% Synergy $5.12
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $1.21
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+8% Synergy $0.18
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $6.91
Personify Personify
+6% Synergy $0.33
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $8.86
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+5% Synergy $0.35
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $5.63
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $3.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.92
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.67
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $11.36
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.39
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $16.47
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $1.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $57.71
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+22% Synergy $1.77
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+20% Synergy $4.27
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+17% Synergy $0.30
Another Round Another Round
+15% Synergy $0.41
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+12% Synergy $0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $11.93
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+5% Synergy $1.70
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+3% Synergy $2.08
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.40
Ponder Ponder
-6% Synergy $2.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+35% Synergy $6.93
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+11% Synergy $14.66
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+8% Synergy $1.27
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.28
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $18.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $4.67
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+2% Synergy $1.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.52
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-5% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

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

Skybind Skybind
+38% Synergy $0.36
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+37% Synergy $0.31
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+24% Synergy $4.67
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+21% Synergy $0.63
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+21% Synergy $10.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+19% Synergy $5.62
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $6.19
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $60.42
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+13% Synergy $1.01
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+12% Synergy $2.96
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+8% Synergy $1.03
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+5% Synergy $8.85
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.35
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+4% Synergy $5.53
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $0.76
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.85
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $17.50
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $13.04
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+14% Synergy $1.44
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $4.18

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Niko, Light of Hope Clones build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Theros Ephara, Ever-Sheltering Invasion of Theros
+5% Synergy $0.53

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+14% Synergy $3.52
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+11% Synergy $0.89
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+8% Synergy $60.52
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.49
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.75
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $11.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $28.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-4% 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 $0.38
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.89
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.55
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.95
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.39
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+26% Synergy $4.73
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+21% Synergy $7.91
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+19% Synergy $4.61
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+17% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+15% Synergy $5.87
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+13% Synergy $4.44
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+13% Synergy $11.47
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+9% Synergy $6.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.20
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $6.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $6.91
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $1.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+6% Synergy $0.88
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $15.97
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $6.12
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+5% Synergy $4.66
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+5% Synergy $0.63
Port Town Port Town
+4% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+2% Synergy $0.23
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.26
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.42
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $35.90
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.37
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.41
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $31.87
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-9% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

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