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Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Price tag $1.29

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

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#670 Current Rank
#681 Last Week
#817 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.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+12% Synergy $1.39
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+7% Synergy $0.53
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+5% Synergy $4.10
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
-4% Synergy $0.61
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-10% Synergy $2.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+75% Synergy $3.60
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+65% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+63% Synergy $0.80
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+61% Synergy $1.12
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+56% Synergy $24.97
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.07
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.44
Soulherder Soulherder
+52% Synergy $1.80
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+49% Synergy $0.28
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+43% Synergy $1.86

Top Cards

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

Blur Blur
+42% Synergy $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy $4.82
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+37% Synergy $0.20
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+37% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+30% Synergy $0.60
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $1.72
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+22% Synergy $1.83
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+13% Synergy $25.52
Gamble Gamble
+13% Synergy $10.63
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $9.44
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $19.02
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $15.45
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $183.34
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $6.16
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $462.58
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $77.64

Creatures

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

Charming Prince Charming Prince
+31% Synergy $0.91
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $3.35
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+28% Synergy $0.18
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+26% Synergy $12.94
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+25% Synergy $12.20
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+25% Synergy $2.46
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+25% Synergy $0.24
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.63
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.01
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $1.08
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+18% Synergy $0.19
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $6.31
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+17% Synergy $0.33
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+17% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+16% Synergy $2.23
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+16% Synergy $22.64
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+15% Synergy $0.25
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $5.64
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+15% Synergy $0.17
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+15% Synergy $0.29
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+13% Synergy $1.49
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+13% Synergy $2.23
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+13% Synergy $0.56
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+12% Synergy $0.27
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+12% Synergy $3.74
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+12% Synergy $3.10
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+11% Synergy $0.16
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.59
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $1.20
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $14.98
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.24
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.35
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.58
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $18.60
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.31
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+8% Synergy $0.81
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $7.93
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $24.63
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+8% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+7% Synergy $20.81
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $1.84
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.36
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.41
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $45.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
-2% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+31% Synergy $0.23
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+30% Synergy $0.42
Displace Displace
+30% Synergy $0.46
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+26% Synergy $5.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.87
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.23
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+19% Synergy $0.31
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.23
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+19% Synergy $1.63
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+18% Synergy $12.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+16% Synergy $1.45
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+15% Synergy $0.67
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+12% Synergy $0.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $0.73
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+9% Synergy $0.13
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $9.24
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+8% Synergy $9.30
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $2.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.82
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $6.89
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.26
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $5.85
Consider Consider
+6% Synergy $0.44
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.27
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.38
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $2.17
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $51.18
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.03
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.10
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+4% Synergy $2.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $44.85
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $7.66
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.50
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $61.91
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+2% Synergy $14.92
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $1.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.06
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.22
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.02
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $50.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $46.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.34
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.14
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.22
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-14% Synergy $4.69

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.26
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+16% Synergy $0.19
See the Truth See the Truth
+15% Synergy $0.32
Split Up Split Up
+14% Synergy $3.12
Twinflame Twinflame
+14% Synergy $5.70
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+14% Synergy $0.28
Stock Up Stock Up
+12% Synergy $8.41
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+11% Synergy $0.31
Careful Study Careful Study
+11% Synergy $1.85
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+11% Synergy $1.34
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+10% Synergy $16.70
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.14
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $1482.44
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.38
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $1.94
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $2.38
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.52
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+5% Synergy $0.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.85
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.10
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $4.72
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.83
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $4.87
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+3% Synergy $0.53
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+2% Synergy $0.51
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.00
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.21
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+1% Synergy $5.39
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $3.74
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.99
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.33
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.89
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.58
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.38
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+25% Synergy $5.37
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $3.58
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+13% Synergy $6.39
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+9% Synergy $6.54
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.64
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.04
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $23.86
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+3% Synergy $5.00
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.60
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+28% Synergy $0.11
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+28% Synergy $0.09
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $8.10
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $0.47
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+17% Synergy $5.43
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+16% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.55
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $6.63
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+10% Synergy $0.61
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.45
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+9% Synergy $0.17
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.79
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $7.10
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $0.47
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $1.41
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+7% Synergy $3.89
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+7% Synergy $1.77
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.18
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.42
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $0.98
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $4.41
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.25
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $2.03
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+4% Synergy $3.25
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+3% Synergy $0.57
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $49.29
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+1% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $6.05
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.35
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-2% Synergy $1.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-6% Synergy $34.30

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+17% Synergy $4.04
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+3% Synergy $6.52
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.11
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $34.00

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+14% Synergy $5.94
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $18.65
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.39
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.19
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $95.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+11% Synergy $1.28
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+8% Synergy $1.55
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $26.29
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+6% Synergy $9.20
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $669.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.19
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $173.92
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.24
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+25% Synergy $18.92
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $15.65
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+24% Synergy $1.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.87
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+21% Synergy $8.65
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.17
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $13.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $24.05
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $26.74
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+13% Synergy $9.15
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+13% Synergy $14.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $15.94
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+12% Synergy $11.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+11% Synergy $18.21
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+11% Synergy $7.76
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+8% Synergy $0.35
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.70
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $12.97
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $3.68
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $3.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $12.12
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $5.31
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+3% Synergy $326.19
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $10.04
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.66
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.98
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
0% Synergy $0.26
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.04
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.34
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-1% Synergy $11.51
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.06
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.06
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-5% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.07
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.14
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-10% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-12% Synergy $0.13

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