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Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Price tag $0.92

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

#699 Current Rank
#750 Last Week
#802 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.

Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.89
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+4% Synergy $28.67
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+2% Synergy $0.72
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+1% Synergy $2.34
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+75% Synergy $3.83
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+64% Synergy $0.56
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+63% Synergy $0.82
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+61% Synergy $1.04
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+56% Synergy $24.56
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+53% Synergy $0.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.58
Soulherder Soulherder
+52% Synergy $1.75
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+48% Synergy $0.23
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+43% Synergy $1.94

Top Cards

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

Blur Blur
+42% Synergy $0.20
Windfall Windfall
+37% Synergy $3.98
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+37% Synergy $0.24
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+36% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.44
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $1.03
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+22% Synergy $2.23
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+13% Synergy $28.63
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $11.61
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+12% Synergy $8.47
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $5.64
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $13.26
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $190.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+6% Synergy $17.54
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $478.33
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $78.39

Creatures

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

Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $3.31
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+30% Synergy $1.20
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+28% Synergy $0.16
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+26% Synergy $12.63
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+25% Synergy $11.33
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+25% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.59
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $2.33
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.40
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $6.46
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+17% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.13
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+16% Synergy $0.34
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $5.25
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+15% Synergy $2.76
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $23.95
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+14% Synergy $0.26
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+14% Synergy $0.91
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+14% Synergy $0.19
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+14% Synergy $0.24
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+13% Synergy $2.72
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+12% Synergy $1.26
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.27
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+12% Synergy $5.54
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+12% Synergy $2.10
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+12% Synergy $0.53
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+11% Synergy $0.18
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.72
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $0.75
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.44
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+9% Synergy $0.55
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $12.53
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.20
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.23
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.76
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+9% Synergy $0.29
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.28
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $19.06
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+8% Synergy $0.30
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+8% Synergy $19.77
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $3.38
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+7% Synergy $21.80
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $1.64
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.48
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $41.79
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
-1% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+30% Synergy $0.42
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.23
Displace Displace
+30% Synergy $0.38
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+26% Synergy $6.67
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.76
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+19% Synergy $0.19
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+19% Synergy $1.62
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.24
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $13.74
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $1.36
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+15% Synergy $0.99
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+11% Synergy $0.13
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+9% Synergy $0.07
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.68
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.65
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+8% Synergy $10.65
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $2.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.83
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $8.01
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $6.37
Consider Consider
+6% Synergy $0.36
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $1.71
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.85
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.40
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.15
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $3.85
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.12
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $45.90
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $2.82
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.48
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $46.95
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $8.08
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.00
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $64.58
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $15.61
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+1% Synergy $0.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $32.03
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.01
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.81
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $44.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $52.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $43.88
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.27
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.10
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.09
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-14% Synergy $5.23

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.27
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+16% Synergy $0.25
See the Truth See the Truth
+15% Synergy $0.49
Split Up Split Up
+15% Synergy $2.42
Twinflame Twinflame
+14% Synergy $5.39
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+13% Synergy $0.35
Stock Up Stock Up
+12% Synergy $5.54
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+11% Synergy $0.24
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+11% Synergy $1.35
Careful Study Careful Study
+11% Synergy $1.61
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+10% Synergy $13.23
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.16
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $1486.43
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.38
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $1.96
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $2.44
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $0.56
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+5% Synergy $0.09
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.08
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $5.19
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.83
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.91
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $4.32
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+3% Synergy $0.57
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.52
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.93
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.15
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+1% Synergy $7.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $4.78
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.86
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.67
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.44
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.58
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+24% Synergy $4.34
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $3.47
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+13% Synergy $5.77
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+10% Synergy $8.56
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $2.20
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $17.29
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $22.23
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+3% Synergy $5.16
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $78.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+30% Synergy $0.09
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+28% Synergy $0.08
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $1.76
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $9.15
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $0.41
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+17% Synergy $6.69
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+16% Synergy $0.30
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $5.70
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $6.82
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+10% Synergy $0.14
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+10% Synergy $0.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.49
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.52
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $6.44
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+8% Synergy $0.13
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $0.49
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $4.29
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+7% Synergy $1.90
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.12
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.54
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+6% Synergy $1.03
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $1.03
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $3.04
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+5% Synergy $3.11
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+4% Synergy $0.39
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $2.17
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+2% Synergy $0.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $51.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.88
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.29
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-3% Synergy $1.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $36.64

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 $5.38
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+3% Synergy $6.18
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $1.89
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+14% Synergy $6.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $18.45
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.70
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.95
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $35.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+11% Synergy $1.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+8% Synergy $1.61
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.05
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+6% Synergy $10.47
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $26.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $716.12
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.29
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.17
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $181.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.46
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-5% Synergy $0.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $17.32
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $14.56
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.59
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.76
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+21% Synergy $9.06
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.13
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $23.54
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $13.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $22.31
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+13% Synergy $10.72
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+13% Synergy $6.54
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $11.39
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+12% Synergy $7.57
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+11% Synergy $17.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+11% Synergy $6.70
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.12
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $13.08
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $2.61
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $3.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $13.51
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $5.28
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+3% Synergy $326.81
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+2% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.40
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.55
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.06
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.26
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $13.07
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-1% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-3% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-6% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.12
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-9% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-9% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.15

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