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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 Tokens decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+24% Synergy $0.32
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+15% Synergy $1.29
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+13% Synergy $50.26
Daydream Daydream
+12% Synergy $0.34
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+9% Synergy $5.54

High Synergy Cards

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

Soulherder Soulherder
+75% Synergy $1.94
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+67% Synergy $0.46
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+64% Synergy $5.19
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+63% Synergy $3.31
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy $1.17
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+56% Synergy $0.19
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+56% Synergy $10.16
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+56% Synergy $1.85
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+56% Synergy $0.63
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+51% Synergy $0.58

Top Cards

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

Niko Aris Niko Aris
+50% Synergy $0.53
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+49% Synergy $1.78
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+49% Synergy $1.79
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+47% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+46% Synergy $2.09
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+46% Synergy $1.50
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+40% Synergy $7.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.35
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.32

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+13% Synergy $514.36
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $57.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $48.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $134.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $38.67
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $61.19
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $69.93
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $35.35

Creatures

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

Battle Angels of Tyr Battle Angels of Tyr
+44% Synergy $29.45
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+43% Synergy $2.43
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+42% Synergy $6.01
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+39% Synergy $0.37
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+39% Synergy $26.45
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+39% Synergy $0.37
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+39% Synergy $18.59
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+37% Synergy $4.48
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+37% Synergy $2.26
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+34% Synergy $31.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+31% Synergy $4.73
Nesting Dovehawk Nesting Dovehawk
+30% Synergy $21.77
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+27% Synergy $0.39
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+27% Synergy $0.51
Skyhunter Strike Force Skyhunter Strike Force
+27% Synergy $4.75
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+26% Synergy $0.37
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+26% Synergy $0.38
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+25% Synergy $3.30
Sludge Monster Sludge Monster
+25% Synergy $0.64
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+24% Synergy $0.27
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+22% Synergy $0.39
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+22% Synergy $2.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+20% Synergy $0.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $2.24
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+20% Synergy $0.38
Hammers of Moradin Hammers of Moradin
+20% Synergy $0.70
Starwinder Starwinder
+20% Synergy $1.12
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+19% Synergy $0.27
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+19% Synergy $0.30
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+18% Synergy $0.32
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+17% Synergy $5.11
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+16% Synergy $0.72
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+15% Synergy $23.33
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+15% Synergy $40.45
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+14% Synergy $5.25
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+14% Synergy $0.38
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+14% Synergy $1.65
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+14% Synergy $9.13
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+13% Synergy $0.33
Nulldrifter Nulldrifter
+13% Synergy $1.17
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+13% Synergy $0.45
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+12% Synergy $33.79
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+12% Synergy $0.18
Spark Double Spark Double
+11% Synergy $13.14
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+10% Synergy $0.48
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+9% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $4.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+6% Synergy $5.35
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+4% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $57.59

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+32% Synergy $0.29
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+28% Synergy $0.28
Blur Blur
+18% Synergy $0.40
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+15% Synergy $0.39
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $2.73
Ghostway Ghostway
+12% Synergy $5.12
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+12% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $6.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+10% Synergy $8.86
Personify Personify
+10% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $3.83
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+9% Synergy $1.63
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+9% Synergy $0.18
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $1.21
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+8% Synergy $0.94
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+8% Synergy $0.24
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+8% Synergy $0.31
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.19
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.13
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.27
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+6% Synergy $0.35
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+6% Synergy $3.98
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.92
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $5.63
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.20
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+3% Synergy $16.47
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+3% Synergy $5.23
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+3% Synergy $4.59
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $3.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.67
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $11.36
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $3.86
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.91
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $0.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $57.71
Aetherize Aetherize
-4% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.31
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.41

Sorceries

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

Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+20% Synergy $1.77
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+18% Synergy $4.27
Another Round Another Round
+15% Synergy $0.41
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+14% Synergy $0.30
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+11% Synergy $0.32
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+7% Synergy $1.70
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.08
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $2.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.40
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.68

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+40% Synergy $3.99
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+38% Synergy $6.93
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $14.66
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $5.81
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $1.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+6% Synergy $2.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.98
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $18.33
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+6% Synergy $1.27
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $4.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.52
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-3% Synergy $0.40

Enchantments

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

Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+37% Synergy $0.31
Skybind Skybind
+35% Synergy $0.36
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+34% Synergy $0.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+27% Synergy $4.67
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+27% Synergy $10.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $5.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+22% Synergy $60.42
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+21% Synergy $6.19
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+18% Synergy $1.01
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $0.63
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+12% Synergy $2.96
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+11% Synergy $1.03
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+10% Synergy $0.39
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $17.50
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+5% Synergy $8.85
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+5% Synergy $0.28
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+2% Synergy $0.30
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $25.11
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.85
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $0.76
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $13.04
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.54
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-10% Synergy $5.79

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+18% Synergy $1.44
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $4.18
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $38.78

Battles

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

Invasion of Theros Ephara, Ever-Sheltering Invasion of Theros
+6% Synergy $0.53

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.52
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $60.52
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
+9% Synergy $0.89
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $11.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $5.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+4% Synergy $28.30
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.49
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $53.41
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.30
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $5.79
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.75
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.09
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.59
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+17% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.89
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.55
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+4% Synergy $5.93
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $5.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+31% Synergy $4.73
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+26% Synergy $7.91
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.37
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+17% Synergy $0.31
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+17% Synergy $5.87
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+13% Synergy $18.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $4.61
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+12% Synergy $4.44
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+12% Synergy $11.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $6.71
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $15.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $6.91
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+9% Synergy $6.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+8% Synergy $1.11
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+8% Synergy $0.63
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+6% Synergy $0.88
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.31
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+5% Synergy $0.47
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.33
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+4% Synergy $4.66
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.20
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+3% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.25
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.28
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $32.42
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.34
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.87
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.22
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $35.90
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $20.44
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-1% Synergy $28.93
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-2% Synergy $0.41
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $12.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $37.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-8% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

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

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