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Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Price tag $1.92

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

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#597 Current Rank
#610 Last Week
#851 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.

Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant Phoenix, Warden of Fire Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant
+7% Synergy $1.87
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+4% Synergy $1.31
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+4% Synergy $7.01
Mysidian Elder Mysidian Elder
+4% Synergy $0.08
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+2% Synergy $43.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+76% Synergy $3.38
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+65% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+64% Synergy $0.81
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+62% Synergy $1.33
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+57% Synergy $19.42
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.34
Soulherder Soulherder
+51% Synergy $1.99
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+48% Synergy $0.29
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+42% Synergy $1.19

Top Cards

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

Blur Blur
+42% Synergy $0.21
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy $3.95
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+37% Synergy $0.23
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+37% Synergy $0.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+31% Synergy $0.39
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+22% Synergy $0.90
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+21% Synergy $1.86
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Gamble Gamble
+14% Synergy $7.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+13% Synergy $26.15
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+13% Synergy $8.13
Intuition Intuition
+7% Synergy $180.58
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $16.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+6% Synergy $11.92
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $6.18
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $445.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $92.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $71.05

Creatures

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

Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+31% Synergy $2.44
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+31% Synergy $0.79
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+28% Synergy $0.14
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+26% Synergy $12.30
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+25% Synergy $10.80
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $2.78
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+24% Synergy $0.27
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.04
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+23% Synergy $1.74
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.29
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+19% Synergy $6.83
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+18% Synergy $0.23
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+17% Synergy $0.36
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+17% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.39
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+16% Synergy $2.51
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $5.93
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $20.35
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+15% Synergy $0.26
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+15% Synergy $0.18
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+14% Synergy $0.25
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+13% Synergy $0.44
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+13% Synergy $3.26
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+13% Synergy $1.56
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+13% Synergy $1.67
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+12% Synergy $2.67
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+11% Synergy $0.18
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+11% Synergy $0.47
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+10% Synergy $11.88
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.40
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $1.28
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.17
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.91
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+9% Synergy $0.31
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+9% Synergy $18.78
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+9% Synergy $0.37
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+8% Synergy $19.52
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+8% Synergy $27.81
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+8% Synergy $0.27
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+7% Synergy $0.73
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+7% Synergy $9.29
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+7% Synergy $1.92
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.64
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.20
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $5.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.26
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
-3% Synergy $0.28

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+31% Synergy $0.22
Displace Displace
+31% Synergy $0.48
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+30% Synergy $0.41
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+26% Synergy $5.01
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+24% Synergy $0.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.64
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+20% Synergy $0.17
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+19% Synergy $0.32
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+19% Synergy $11.78
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+19% Synergy $1.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+17% Synergy $1.46
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+15% Synergy $0.60
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+12% Synergy $0.09
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+9% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $0.84
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $7.00
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+8% Synergy $8.75
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $2.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.75
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $6.09
Silence Silence
+7% Synergy $6.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.06
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.18
Seething Song Seething Song
+7% Synergy $6.27
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.59
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.31
Consider Consider
+5% Synergy $0.46
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $1.54
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $49.42
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+5% Synergy $1.03
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $6.96
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+3% Synergy $14.89
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $57.48
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $28.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.22
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $46.20
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $0.99
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.63
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $48.08
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.51
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.06
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.14

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.28
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+16% Synergy $0.23
Twinflame Twinflame
+15% Synergy $5.05
See the Truth See the Truth
+14% Synergy $0.51
Split Up Split Up
+14% Synergy $2.00
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+14% Synergy $0.35
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+12% Synergy $0.45
Stock Up Stock Up
+12% Synergy $10.90
Careful Study Careful Study
+11% Synergy $3.30
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+11% Synergy $1.41
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+10% Synergy $17.38
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+9% Synergy $1474.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.36
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.14
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+6% Synergy $1.75
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $2.59
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $0.59
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+5% Synergy $0.14
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $4.42
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.13
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.68
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $3.96
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+3% Synergy $0.52
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.19
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+2% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $1.03
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+1% Synergy $1.76
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.73
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
0% Synergy $5.07
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $4.80
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-3% Synergy $1.71
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+25% Synergy $4.72
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+22% Synergy $2.49
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+13% Synergy $6.82
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+9% Synergy $5.79
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+6% Synergy $1.10
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $20.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+2% Synergy $6.11
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+28% Synergy $0.14
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+28% Synergy $0.09
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $1.97
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+22% Synergy $8.03
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+20% Synergy $0.43
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+16% Synergy $4.21
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+16% Synergy $0.30
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.12
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+11% Synergy $7.33
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+11% Synergy $0.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $8.34
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+9% Synergy $0.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.17
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $7.52
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+8% Synergy $0.15
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $0.41
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+7% Synergy $1.44
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+7% Synergy $1.74
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.16
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $3.16
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $1.01
Wild Research Wild Research
+6% Synergy $0.76
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.39
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+5% Synergy $3.11
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $1.60
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $48.94
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+1% Synergy $0.44
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
0% Synergy $0.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $3.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-2% Synergy $1.31
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $34.98

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 $3.63
Dack Fayden Dack Fayden
+3% Synergy $6.89
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.58
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
0% Synergy $30.03

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+14% Synergy $5.43
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $19.28
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.41
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $94.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.96
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+8% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+6% Synergy $24.69
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+6% Synergy $9.72
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $643.42
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $153.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-1% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.51
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.47
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+25% Synergy $17.89
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $17.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $7.64
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+23% Synergy $1.74
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+21% Synergy $11.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $3.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+15% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $24.04
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+14% Synergy $7.38
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+13% Synergy $11.03
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $11.67
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $24.53
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+12% Synergy $8.46
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+11% Synergy $14.78
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+10% Synergy $8.57
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+9% Synergy $0.24
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.17
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+7% Synergy $15.21
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+5% Synergy $11.86
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $2.62
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $25.51
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+4% Synergy $2.60
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $4.49
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+3% Synergy $0.51
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+3% Synergy $328.61
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $9.92
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.32
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
+1% Synergy $0.21
Training Center Training Center
0% Synergy $10.54
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $3.34
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.19
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.28
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.06
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-2% Synergy $11.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-5% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.23
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.45
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.29

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