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Niko Aris
KHM · Kaldheim #289 · Mythic · released 2021-02-05
{X}{W}{U}{U}
Legendary Planeswalker — Niko
When Niko Aris enters, create X Shard tokens. (They're enchantments with "{2}, Sacrifice this token: Scry 1, then draw a card.")
+1: Up to one target creature you control can't be blocked this turn. Whenever that creature deals damage this turn, return it to its owner's hand.
−1: Niko Aris deals 2 damage to target tapped creature for each card you've drawn this turn.
−1: Create a Shard token.
Niko Aris is a mythic blue-white planeswalker from Kaldheim (2021). It has been printed 5 times across 3 sets. Recent market prices range from $0.50 to $1.57 depending on printing and finish. It is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
USD$0.56
USD Foil$1.60
Format legality
Where you can play Niko Aris in sanctioned and popular formats.
StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
OathbreakerLegal
HistoricLegal
BrawlLegal
Penny DreadfulLegal
All printings (5)
Prices range from $0.50 to $1.57 across finishes. Cheapest printing: Kaldheim at $0.50.
| Set | No. | Rarity | Price | Foil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaldheim Promos | 225s | Mythic | — | $0.98 |
| Kaldheim Promos | 225p | Mythic | $1.25 | $1.00 |
| Kaldheim This page | 289 | Mythic | $0.53 | $1.57 |
| Kaldheim | 225 | Mythic | $0.50 | $0.71 |
| Magic Online Promos | 88360 | Mythic | — | — |
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Rulings
Official rulings from Wizards of the Coast (4).
- 2021-02-05Shard is a new predefined token, similar to Food and Treasure. A Shard token is a colorless enchantment with "{2}, Sacrifice this enchantment: Scry 1, then draw a card." Shard is a new enchantment subtype.
- 2021-02-05If Niko Aris enters the battlefield without being cast, they were cast for a cost other than their mana cost, or if X was chosen to be 0, the enters-the-battlefield ability won't create any Shard tokens.
- 2021-02-05The delayed triggered ability created by Niko's first loyalty ability will trigger whenever the target creature deals any damage that turn, not just combat damage.
- 2021-02-05Niko deals all the damage for their second ability at the same time. For example, if you've drawn two cards this turn, Niko will deal 4 damage to the target tapped creature; they won't deal 2 damage, then deal 2 more damage.
Frequently asked questions
Is Niko Aris legal in Commander?
Yes — Niko Aris is legal in Commander (EDH).
What formats is Niko Aris legal in?
Niko Aris is legal in Pioneer, Modern, Legacy, Vintage, Commander, Oathbreaker, Historic, Brawl and Penny Dreadful.
How many times has Niko Aris been printed?
Niko Aris has been printed 5 times across 3 sets.
What is the cheapest printing of Niko Aris?
The cheapest printing is Kaldheim (#225) at about $0.50.
Who illustrated Niko Aris?
This printing of Niko Aris was illustrated by Sara Winters.