Niko, Light of Hope (Commander) - Expensive Core

Nick Price
Jan 7, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played Evoke Cards in Commander
With the evoke mechanic getting more love in Lorwyn Eclipsed, let's take a look at the current most played evoke cards for Commander.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emeritus of Ideation
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Daydream
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
94%inclusion105 decks112 decks
78%synergy
Soulherder
92%inclusion103 decks112 decks
77%synergy
Teleportation Circle
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
71%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
73%inclusion82 decks112 decks
67%synergy
Cloudshift
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
66%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Battle Angels of Tyr
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Entity Tracker
61%inclusion67 decks109 decks
58%synergy
Essence Flux
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Displacer Kitten
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Eerie Interlude
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Momentary Blink
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Nesting Dovehawk
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Niko Aris
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
54%inclusion61 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Farewell
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Witch Enchanter
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Aerial Extortionist
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Hero of Bladehold
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Starfield Vocalist
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Charming Prince
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Dream Trawler
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Riptide Gearhulk
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Sun Titan
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Mulldrifter
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Restoration Angel
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Preston, the Vanisher
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Skyhunter Strike Force
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Auton Soldier
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
27%inclusion29 decks108 decks
25%synergy
Sludge Monster
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
26%inclusion29 decks110 decks
25%synergy
Spark Double
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Claim Jumper
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Spirited Companion
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Quantum Riddler
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Flickerwisp
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Silverwing Squadron
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Solitude
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Nulldrifter
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
20%inclusion13 decks64 decks
14%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Archaeomancer
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Hammers of Moradin
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Angel of Destiny
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Reflector Mage
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Azure Beastbinder
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Aether Channeler
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Starwinder
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Felidar Guardian
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Parting Gust
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Flicker of Fate
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ghostway
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Dawn's Truce
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Planar Incision
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Getaway Glamer
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Blur
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Disorder in the Court
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Semester's End
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Cosmic Intervention
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorform
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Scrollshift
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Turn to Mist
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Rootborn Defenses
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Slip On the Ring
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Personify
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Final Showdown
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Avatar's Wrath
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Starfall Invocation
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Time Wipe
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Another Round
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Splash Portal
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Split Up
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Organic Extinction
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Panharmonicon
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Thousand-Year Elixir
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Pearl Medallion
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
5%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sculpting Steel
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Strionic Resonator
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Enchantments
Anointed Procession
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Skybind
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Far Traveler
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Airbender Ascension
19%inclusion8 decks43 decks
14%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Legion Loyalty
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Training Grounds
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Court of Vantress
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Song of the Worldsoul
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Grasp of Fate
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Eternal Wanderer
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
10%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
27%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Restless Anchorage
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Minas Tirith
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Archway of Innovation
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Inkmoth Nexus
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
42%inclusion47 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Patriar's Seal
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Orrery
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Island
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion100 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Sea of Clouds
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion91 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Deserted Beach
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Prairie Stream
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Meticulous Archive
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Gate
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Nimbus Maze
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Tundra
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Port Town
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Chancery
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Seachrome Coast
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-10%synergy