Niko Defies Destiny
Kaldheim 226 • uncommon
- Set
- Kaldheim
- Collector number
- 226
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana white mana blue mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Blue · White
- Artist
- Bastien L. Deharme
- Market price
- $0.12
What it does
(As this Saga enters and after your draw step, add a lore counter. Sacrifice after III.)
I — You gain 2 life for each foretold card you own in exile.
II — Add white mana blue mana. Spend this mana only to foretell cards or cast spells that have foretell.
III — Return target card with foretell from your graveyard to your hand.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerLegal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC. Card text via Scryfall. Not approved or endorsed by Wizards. As of the last catalogue refresh.
Where to find one
Search for Niko Defies Destiny on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Niko Defies Destiny was released in the 2021 Magic: The Gathering set Kaldheim. As a Saga enchantment, it serves as both a gameplay mechanic and a narrative device, retelling the foundational myth of the planeswalker Niko Aris. The card depicts the moment Niko rejects the prophetic fate foretold by the gods of Kaldheim, choosing instead to forge their own path, which reflects the set’s themes of Norse-inspired heroism and individual agency.
The art was illustrated by Johannes Voss, who utilized a distinct, ethereal style to capture the tension of the scene. The design focuses on the visual representation of shattering glass and starlight, mirroring Niko's shard-based magical aesthetic. Upon its release, the card was received as a significant piece of character-driven world-building, cementing Niko’s role as an important newcomer to the Multiverse narrative.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real cards collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Niko Defies Destiny
Niko Defies Destiny is a card in the Magic: The Gathering catalog on collecto.rs. Kaldheim 226 • uncommon. Catalog data is sourced from Scryfall. No public cards collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Niko Defies Destiny on collecto.rs?
Niko Defies Destiny doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Niko Defies Destiny?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your card, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other magic: the gathering collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Niko Defies Destiny catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Niko Defies Destiny is sourced from Scryfall. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs cards tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your cards is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every card you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
