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Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Price tag $0.81

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

#831 Current Rank
#829 Last Week
#737 Past 2 Years

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.

Daydream Daydream
+17% Synergy $0.39
Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+16% Synergy $0.36
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+8% Synergy $0.58
Flashback Flashback
+5% Synergy $4.97
Flow State Flow State
+4% Synergy $2.70

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+73% Synergy $4.73
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+63% Synergy $1.47
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+61% Synergy $1.86
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+60% Synergy $1.19
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+53% Synergy $0.20
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+53% Synergy $33.95
Soulherder Soulherder
+52% Synergy $2.21
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+51% Synergy $1.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+47% Synergy $0.24
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+43% Synergy $2.60

Top Cards

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

Blur Blur
+40% Synergy $0.49
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy $4.94
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+36% Synergy $0.35
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+35% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.32
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+23% Synergy $1.55
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+22% Synergy $1.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $3.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+12% Synergy $43.04
Gamble Gamble
+11% Synergy $15.84
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+11% Synergy $11.25
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $129.20
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $58.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Charming Prince Charming Prince
+29% Synergy $0.64
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+29% Synergy $4.99
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+26% Synergy $0.30
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+26% Synergy $0.26
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.33
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+25% Synergy $14.35
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+25% Synergy $17.01
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $3.93
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+23% Synergy $1.74
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+23% Synergy $0.33
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+19% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+17% Synergy $7.44
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+17% Synergy $0.32
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+16% Synergy $1.06
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+15% Synergy $0.25
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+15% Synergy $4.94
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+14% Synergy $33.15
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+14% Synergy $3.74
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.36
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $4.79
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+13% Synergy $0.31
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+13% Synergy $0.33
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+12% Synergy $1.02
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+12% Synergy $0.35
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+12% Synergy $3.77
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+11% Synergy $0.46
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+11% Synergy $4.83
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.27
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $0.99
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.48
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $0.67
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+9% Synergy $0.42
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+9% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+9% Synergy $0.26
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.37
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+9% Synergy $28.62
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+9% Synergy $0.39
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $18.57
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $8.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+6% Synergy $1.09
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $4.55
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+5% Synergy $35.00
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $17.59
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $59.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+0% Synergy $0.31
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+0% Synergy $2.01

Instants

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

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+30% Synergy $0.95
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+29% Synergy $0.31
Displace Displace
+29% Synergy $0.44
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+26% Synergy $6.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy $6.82
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+22% Synergy $0.14
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+19% Synergy $0.31
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+19% Synergy $1.82
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.32
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+16% Synergy $3.62
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+14% Synergy $1.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.27
Personify Personify
+10% Synergy $0.34
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+10% Synergy $0.32
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+10% Synergy $17.11
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $5.32
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+7% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.45
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $2.30
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+6% Synergy $3.92
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.30
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $13.10
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $5.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $8.60
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.60
Intuition Intuition
+5% Synergy $343.15
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $10.00
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+5% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $2.01
Snap Snap
+4% Synergy $3.40
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $7.96
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.33
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+3% Synergy $50.70
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+3% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $55.81
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.37
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+1% Synergy $3.63
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $64.63
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $0.92
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.72
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $67.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+20% Synergy $0.38
Split Up Split Up
+17% Synergy $1.94
See the Truth See the Truth
+16% Synergy $0.51
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+15% Synergy $0.32
Stock Up Stock Up
+13% Synergy $1.88
Twinflame Twinflame
+13% Synergy $0.85
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+12% Synergy $0.38
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+12% Synergy $2.07
Careful Study Careful Study
+10% Synergy $4.04
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+9% Synergy $0.30
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+9% Synergy $15.32
Go Ninja Go Go Ninja Go
+8% Synergy $0.23
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.28
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+7% Synergy $0.32
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+7% Synergy $3.71
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+7% Synergy $2063.83
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+7% Synergy $0.36
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+6% Synergy $3.04
Pursue the Past Pursue the Past
+5% Synergy $0.15
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+5% Synergy $1.24
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.21
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $4.22
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+4% Synergy $0.27
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.50
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+3% Synergy $0.27
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+3% Synergy $1.68
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+3% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+2% Synergy $0.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $0.88
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.82
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.32
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+1% Synergy $3.30
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.52
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.61
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $1.53
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.50
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+22% Synergy $7.16
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+20% Synergy $4.33
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+11% Synergy $20.44
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+9% Synergy $16.45
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+7% Synergy $4.05
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+7% Synergy $0.37
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+3% Synergy $19.23
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+3% Synergy $5.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.02
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.35
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+27% Synergy $0.20
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+23% Synergy $2.25
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+22% Synergy $9.48
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $0.81
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+16% Synergy $7.60
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+14% Synergy $0.43
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+14% Synergy $1.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+9% Synergy $9.62
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+9% Synergy $1.13
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+9% Synergy $6.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+8% Synergy $12.00
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.40
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+8% Synergy $0.23
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+7% Synergy $7.54
Wild Research Wild Research
+7% Synergy $1.38
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.64
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+6% Synergy $1.36
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $1.81
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $5.61
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.26
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+5% Synergy $1.09
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+5% Synergy $3.59
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.76
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.42
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.98
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+4% Synergy $0.32
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $3.12
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+3% Synergy $0.63
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.72
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.11
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-3% Synergy $3.05

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+15% Synergy $7.01
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+1% Synergy $2.09

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+14% Synergy $10.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+10% Synergy $30.88
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.48
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.85
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $40.73
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $2.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.20
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+5% Synergy $15.09
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $37.63
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+4% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.31
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $801.81
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1122.75
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $240.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $4.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $11.03
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $16.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+22% Synergy $6.82
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+21% Synergy $10.83
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.11
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $36.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+13% Synergy $31.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $16.02
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+13% Synergy $8.42
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $8.37
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+12% Synergy $10.91
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+12% Synergy $12.79
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+12% Synergy $21.08
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+12% Synergy $10.35
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.23
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.41
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+8% Synergy $17.07
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $18.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $18.92
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $5.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $1.57
Training Center Training Center
+5% Synergy $15.71
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $1.96
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $356.24
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.58
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+0% Synergy $4.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+0% Synergy $0.26
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.39
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-4% Synergy $0.28
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-6% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.31

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