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Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Price tag $1.42

Legendary CreatureSpirit Dragon

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

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

#776 Current Rank
#782 Last Week
#755 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Shiko, Paragon of the Way.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Shiko, Paragon of the Way decks.

Personify Personify
+6% Synergy $0.34
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+3% Synergy $16.81
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+2% Synergy $0.79
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+2% Synergy $0.26
Kirol, Attentive First-Year Kirol, Attentive First-Year
+1% Synergy $0.34

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Shiko, Paragon of the Way's abilities and overall game plan.

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+75% Synergy $4.62
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+64% Synergy $0.77
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+62% Synergy $1.96
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+61% Synergy $1.23
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+55% Synergy $23.99
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.08
Soulherder Soulherder
+52% Synergy $2.71
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.42
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+48% Synergy $0.25
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+43% Synergy $3.04

Top Cards

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

Blur Blur
+41% Synergy $0.33
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy $4.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+37% Synergy $0.21
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+36% Synergy $0.50
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.52
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+23% Synergy $1.84
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $2.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+13% Synergy $42.23
Gamble Gamble
+12% Synergy $10.73
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+12% Synergy $13.17
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $14.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $53.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $31.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $98.84
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $45.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Shiko, Paragon of the Way's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $4.94
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+30% Synergy $0.65
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+28% Synergy $0.16
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+26% Synergy $11.65
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+26% Synergy $0.29
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+26% Synergy $14.66
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+25% Synergy $1.86
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $2.87
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.30
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+23% Synergy $0.24
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+20% Synergy $0.25
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $6.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.77
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+17% Synergy $0.33
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+16% Synergy $0.18
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+16% Synergy $1.22
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $5.23
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+15% Synergy $4.10
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $26.89
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+14% Synergy $0.28
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+14% Synergy $0.24
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+14% Synergy $0.21
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.49
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+12% Synergy $1.70
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+12% Synergy $1.95
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+12% Synergy $3.25
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+12% Synergy $0.56
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.35
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $1.97
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.19
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+10% Synergy $0.17
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $0.70
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+10% Synergy $0.34
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.47
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $16.56
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.18
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+9% Synergy $27.19
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.64
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.21
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $5.16
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+8% Synergy $0.35
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $4.31
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.81
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $9.76
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $20.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $46.54
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $7.03
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.23
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
0% Synergy $0.33

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Shiko, Paragon of the Way safe.

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+30% Synergy $0.78
Displace Displace
+30% Synergy $0.44
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+26% Synergy $11.64
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.56
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.14
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+20% Synergy $1.32
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+19% Synergy $0.25
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.28
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+17% Synergy $7.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $2.29
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+15% Synergy $0.64
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+11% Synergy $0.13
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+10% Synergy $14.12
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.87
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.12
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+8% Synergy $0.09
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $3.75
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.51
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $1.60
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $9.71
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $4.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.27
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.30
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $6.37
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $207.06
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+6% Synergy $3.71
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.41
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.17
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $47.15
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $6.50
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.65
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.80
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.83
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $62.72
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $16.16
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.47
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $3.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.76
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $62.01
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $47.42
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.12
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $4.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Shiko, Paragon of the Way's game plan and control the board.

Another Round Another Round
+22% Synergy $0.36
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+16% Synergy $0.18
See the Truth See the Truth
+16% Synergy $0.57
Split Up Split Up
+16% Synergy $2.03
Twinflame Twinflame
+13% Synergy $6.15
Stock Up Stock Up
+13% Synergy $5.89
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+13% Synergy $1.04
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+12% Synergy $0.92
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+11% Synergy $0.19
Careful Study Careful Study
+11% Synergy $2.16
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+10% Synergy $9.19
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $1719.97
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+8% Synergy $2.18
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.08
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.46
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.54
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.60
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.04
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+5% Synergy $0.11
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $4.58
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.43
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.04
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $5.76
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.12
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+3% Synergy $0.15
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $5.54
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+3% Synergy $0.70
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.93
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.16
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+2% Synergy $2.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.07
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.58
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.35
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.18
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+24% Synergy $6.13
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $4.83
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+12% Synergy $24.41
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+10% Synergy $14.62
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $2.50
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $26.32
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $5.53
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $18.25
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.32
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Shiko, Paragon of the Way's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.16
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+28% Synergy $0.09
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $1.86
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $11.11
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $0.64
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+16% Synergy $15.04
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+15% Synergy $0.32
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+12% Synergy $2.34
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+10% Synergy $9.05
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+10% Synergy $7.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.92
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+9% Synergy $0.15
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $2.00
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.45
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $6.22
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+8% Synergy $0.12
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $0.89
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $4.36
Wild Research Wild Research
+7% Synergy $1.01
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+7% Synergy $2.38
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.20
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $1.10
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $0.86
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.17
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+5% Synergy $0.44
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.71
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+5% Synergy $1.24
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $4.26
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+3% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.73
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.23
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-4% Synergy $4.26

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Shiko, Paragon of the Way to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+16% Synergy $6.25
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $1.24
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $29.12

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+15% Synergy $6.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $20.40
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $5.01
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $1.94
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+9% Synergy $2.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.72
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+6% Synergy $10.38
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $33.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $115.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $86.10
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $561.61
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+2% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $832.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $175.80
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $1.31
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-4% Synergy $0.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Shiko, Paragon of the Way decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+25% Synergy $1.86
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $13.60
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $12.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.56
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+21% Synergy $9.51
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.77
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $14.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $26.93
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $25.34
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+13% Synergy $9.87
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $7.94
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+12% Synergy $8.90
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+12% Synergy $9.29
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+12% Synergy $17.98
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+11% Synergy $9.05
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.27
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.13
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.25
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+7% Synergy $14.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $16.58
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $15.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $4.32
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $4.97
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $11.91
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $5.38
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+3% Synergy $328.26
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.52
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
0% Synergy $15.25
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.15
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.27
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.55
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-2% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.23
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.12
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-6% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.17
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-8% Synergy $0.21
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.15

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