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Shiko and Narset, Unified
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureHuman Spirit Dragon

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#219 Current Rank
#226 Last Week
#268 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shiko and Narset, Unified.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shiko and Narset, Unified decks.

Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+13% Synergy $2.24
Flashback Flashback
+10% Synergy $4.96
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+8% Synergy $6.31
Flow State Flow State
+6% Synergy $2.55
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shiko and Narset, Unified's abilities and overall game plan.

Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+66% Synergy $2.03
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+64% Synergy $2.65
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+62% Synergy $0.70
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+59% Synergy $0.30
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+58% Synergy $0.31
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+56% Synergy $1.46
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+56% Synergy $0.48
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+56% Synergy $0.63
Opt Opt
+56% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
+56% Synergy $1.65

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Shiko and Narset, Unified decks.

Pongify Pongify
+55% Synergy $1.72
Preordain Preordain
+55% Synergy $0.52
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+55% Synergy $1.05
Consider Consider
+54% Synergy $0.31
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+52% Synergy $0.36
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+52% Synergy $0.95
Baral's Expertise Baral's Expertise
+51% Synergy $0.31
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+51% Synergy $0.52
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+50% Synergy $0.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+4% Synergy $43.06
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.40
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shiko and Narset, Unified's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+51% Synergy $0.42
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+47% Synergy $0.32
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+46% Synergy $0.32
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+41% Synergy $0.32
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+40% Synergy $0.31
Elsha, Threefold Master Elsha, Threefold Master
+40% Synergy $0.34
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+35% Synergy $0.26
Manaform Hellkite Manaform Hellkite
+33% Synergy $0.24
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+29% Synergy $0.24
Transcendent Dragon Transcendent Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.35
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
+25% Synergy $0.31
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+24% Synergy $1.17
Velomachus Lorehold Velomachus Lorehold
+24% Synergy $0.42
Narset, Enlightened Exile Narset, Enlightened Exile
+22% Synergy $7.50
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+20% Synergy $0.30
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+18% Synergy $0.34
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+17% Synergy $0.26
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+17% Synergy $0.26
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+14% Synergy $1.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.40
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+12% Synergy $0.38
Bria, Riptide Rogue Bria, Riptide Rogue
+12% Synergy $44.11
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
+11% Synergy $0.83
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+11% Synergy $3.25
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+11% Synergy $0.25
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+10% Synergy $4.92
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+9% Synergy $0.24
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+9% Synergy $0.23
Cori Mountain Stalwart Cori Mountain Stalwart
+9% Synergy $0.14
Stella Lee, Wild Card Stella Lee, Wild Card
+8% Synergy $4.53
Kraum, Violent Cacophony Kraum, Violent Cacophony
+7% Synergy $0.21
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+7% Synergy $5.63
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+6% Synergy $0.30
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+6% Synergy $0.24
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+6% Synergy $0.81
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+6% Synergy $1.62
Highspire Bell-Ringer Highspire Bell-Ringer
+6% Synergy $0.13
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $7.06
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+5% Synergy $1.06
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+5% Synergy $0.38
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+4% Synergy $1.00
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+4% Synergy $5.17
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
+4% Synergy $0.26
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+3% Synergy $38.37
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+3% Synergy $0.86
Elsha of the Infinite Elsha of the Infinite
+3% Synergy $0.61
Narset, Enlightened Master Narset, Enlightened Master
+3% Synergy $0.48
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+2% Synergy $7.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $58.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shiko and Narset, Unified safe.

Abrade Abrade
+44% Synergy $0.31
Big Score Big Score
+39% Synergy $0.50
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+37% Synergy $0.30
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+33% Synergy $0.29
Think Twice Think Twice
+28% Synergy $0.13
Magma Opus Magma Opus
+22% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $3.49
Jeskai Revelation Jeskai Revelation
+17% Synergy $3.72
Transforming Flourish Transforming Flourish
+16% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.39
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+9% Synergy $0.22
Slick Sequence Slick Sequence
+8% Synergy $0.20
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.39
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+7% Synergy $3.12
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $2.05
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+5% Synergy $1.03
Rally the Monastery Rally the Monastery
+5% Synergy $0.28
Narset's Rebuke Narset's Rebuke
+4% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.99
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $7.61
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.00
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+3% Synergy $4.05
Seething Song Seething Song
+3% Synergy $13.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.45
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Palm Deflecting Palm
+2% Synergy $3.56
Expedite Expedite
+2% Synergy $1.32
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.71
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+0% Synergy $0.50
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.07
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.23
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-4% Synergy $4.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.68
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $70.06
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $3.55
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $1.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-10% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shiko and Narset, Unified's game plan and control the board.

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+47% Synergy $1.15
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+46% Synergy $3.38
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+46% Synergy $0.45
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+43% Synergy $0.28
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+41% Synergy $0.27
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+40% Synergy $0.32
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+38% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+36% Synergy $0.29
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+35% Synergy $0.29
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+33% Synergy $0.32
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+18% Synergy $5.68
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+16% Synergy $0.29
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+9% Synergy $11.17
Inspired Ultimatum Inspired Ultimatum
+8% Synergy $0.31
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+7% Synergy $7.92
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+7% Synergy $0.32
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+6% Synergy $8.07
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $8.00
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+5% Synergy $0.18
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.98
Aether Gale Aether Gale
+4% Synergy $0.31
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+4% Synergy $17.41
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+4% Synergy $1.62
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+3% Synergy $0.32
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+3% Synergy $11.80
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $1.31
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.94
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-9% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Adaptive Training Post Adaptive Training Post
+40% Synergy $0.22
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+18% Synergy $5.38
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+14% Synergy $20.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-17% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shiko and Narset, Unified's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+36% Synergy $4.62
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+31% Synergy $2.27
Tempest Technique Tempest Technique
+27% Synergy $0.34
Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.29
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $1.55
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+10% Synergy $1.36
Monk Class Monk Class
+9% Synergy $0.39
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $1.15
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+7% Synergy $0.20
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy $3.47
Combat Research Combat Research
+6% Synergy $0.58
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+6% Synergy $1.15
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $3.19
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+5% Synergy $0.46
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $0.59
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+4% Synergy $0.64
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+4% Synergy $0.68
Curiosity Curiosity
+4% Synergy $1.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $7.09
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+3% Synergy $2.78
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+0% Synergy $3.05
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $11.88

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shiko and Narset, Unified to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+4% Synergy $17.06
Narset of the Ancient Way Narset of the Ancient Way
+0% Synergy $0.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+41% Synergy $2.93
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+7% Synergy $9.55
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $30.75

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+33% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+30% Synergy $2.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+29% Synergy $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+28% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+22% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.36
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $0.98
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.48
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-17% Synergy $0.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shiko and Narset, Unified decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+44% Synergy $0.35
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+44% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+41% Synergy $0.24
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+41% Synergy $0.28
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+35% Synergy $0.42
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+35% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+33% Synergy $0.20
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+33% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+33% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+31% Synergy $0.29
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+30% Synergy $0.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+29% Synergy $0.28
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+28% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+27% Synergy $0.30
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+27% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+26% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+26% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+26% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+20% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+19% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.82
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.40
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
+2% Synergy $0.45
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+2% Synergy $21.60
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+0% Synergy $10.89
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+0% Synergy $8.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+0% Synergy $16.47
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $11.05
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-1% Synergy $10.95
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.53
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
-4% Synergy $4.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-4% Synergy $0.36
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $5.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-5% Synergy $1.90
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $36.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $15.24
Training Center Training Center
-9% Synergy $15.71
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $31.35
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-10% Synergy $18.63
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-10% Synergy $12.79
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-10% Synergy $16.58
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
-11% Synergy $16.93
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-12% Synergy $8.14
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-13% Synergy $10.42

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