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Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Price tag $1.40

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

#867 Current Rank
#808 Last Week
#738 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.

Go Ninja Go Go Ninja Go
+7% Synergy $0.31
Flow State Flow State
+6% Synergy $4.13
Divergent Equation Divergent Equation
+6% Synergy
Ark of Hunger Ark of Hunger
+6% Synergy $3.49
Erode Erode
+5% Synergy $18.14

High Synergy Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+74% Synergy $5.24
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+64% Synergy $1.26
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+62% Synergy $1.65
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+61% Synergy $1.80
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.21
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+54% Synergy $28.80
Soulherder Soulherder
+53% Synergy $2.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+52% Synergy $0.52
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+48% Synergy $0.30
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+44% Synergy $2.37

Top Cards

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

Blur Blur
+41% Synergy $0.34
Windfall Windfall
+38% Synergy $5.20
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+37% Synergy $0.22
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+36% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+28% Synergy $0.55
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+24% Synergy $2.08
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+23% Synergy $2.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.00

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+12% Synergy $47.79
Gamble Gamble
+12% Synergy $13.80
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+11% Synergy $12.54
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $16.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $59.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $33.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+1% Synergy $119.44
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.96
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $56.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $56.41

Creatures

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

Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+30% Synergy $4.70
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+30% Synergy $0.51
Flamehold Grappler Flamehold Grappler
+27% Synergy $0.30
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+26% Synergy $1.28
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+26% Synergy $0.33
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+26% Synergy $15.38
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+25% Synergy $14.09
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+24% Synergy $3.34
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+24% Synergy $1.52
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+23% Synergy $2.79
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+23% Synergy $0.21
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+19% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.40
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+18% Synergy $7.50
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+17% Synergy $0.39
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+17% Synergy $1.13
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+16% Synergy $5.38
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
+16% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+15% Synergy $31.59
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+14% Synergy $4.25
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+14% Synergy $0.30
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+14% Synergy $0.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+13% Synergy $0.61
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+13% Synergy $1.66
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+13% Synergy $0.33
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+13% Synergy $5.29
Stormscale Scion Stormscale Scion
+12% Synergy $2.34
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+12% Synergy $3.36
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+12% Synergy $0.38
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+11% Synergy $0.20
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+10% Synergy $0.44
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $2.13
Molten Gatekeeper Molten Gatekeeper
+10% Synergy $0.25
Charming Scoundrel Charming Scoundrel
+10% Synergy $0.99
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+10% Synergy $0.31
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+10% Synergy $0.36
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+9% Synergy $20.21
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+9% Synergy $28.20
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.79
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+9% Synergy $0.35
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+9% Synergy $0.48
Agate Instigator Agate Instigator
+8% Synergy $4.80
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+7% Synergy $0.36
Witty Roastmaster Witty Roastmaster
+7% Synergy $0.69
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+6% Synergy $28.87
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $14.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $56.33
Kykar, Wind's Fury Kykar, Wind's Fury
+1% Synergy $0.40
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $11.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.29

Instants

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

Parting Gust Parting Gust
+31% Synergy $0.52
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+30% Synergy $0.26
Displace Displace
+30% Synergy $0.47
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+27% Synergy $8.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $6.70
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+23% Synergy $0.14
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+20% Synergy $0.36
Pull from Eternity Pull from Eternity
+20% Synergy $1.52
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+19% Synergy $0.33
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+16% Synergy $9.57
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+14% Synergy $2.11
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+14% Synergy $1.02
Personify Personify
+11% Synergy $0.26
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+11% Synergy $0.25
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+10% Synergy $17.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.46
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+8% Synergy $0.13
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+8% Synergy $0.29
Ghostway Ghostway
+8% Synergy $3.88
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+7% Synergy $0.29
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $9.54
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $2.03
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+7% Synergy $4.47
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.97
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.36
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+6% Synergy $1.98
Silence Silence
+6% Synergy $8.60
Seething Song Seething Song
+6% Synergy $11.85
Intuition Intuition
+6% Synergy $283.75
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $4.88
Snap Snap
+5% Synergy $3.29
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.31
Abrade Abrade
+4% Synergy $0.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+4% Synergy $45.22
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+4% Synergy $0.21
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $5.52
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $50.67
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+3% Synergy $4.38
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.97
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.13
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $69.17
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $3.04
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.41
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-1% Synergy $71.03
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.34
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $52.08
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-15% Synergy $3.45

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+21% Synergy $0.34
See the Truth See the Truth
+17% Synergy $0.53
Split Up Split Up
+17% Synergy $1.89
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+16% Synergy $0.31
Stock Up Stock Up
+13% Synergy $8.02
Twinflame Twinflame
+13% Synergy $4.49
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+13% Synergy $0.40
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+12% Synergy $2.38
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+10% Synergy $0.29
Careful Study Careful Study
+10% Synergy $5.20
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+9% Synergy $11.00
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+8% Synergy $2063.83
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+8% Synergy $3.78
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+8% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+8% Synergy $0.95
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
+7% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Fate Wheel of Fate
+7% Synergy $2.91
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.11
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $3.58
Step Through Step Through
+5% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Dragonhunt Glacial Dragonhunt
+5% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.59
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+4% Synergy $7.23
Dismantling Wave Dismantling Wave
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+3% Synergy $0.90
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+3% Synergy $0.98
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+2% Synergy $2.00
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+2% Synergy $0.28
Will of the Jeskai Will of the Jeskai
+2% Synergy $2.95
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.15
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.47
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.71
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $2.79
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $4.57
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.56
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.49
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $6.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+23% Synergy $7.41
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+21% Synergy $4.38
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+12% Synergy $17.71
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+10% Synergy $16.95
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+8% Synergy $3.20
Cori-Steel Cutter Cori-Steel Cutter
+4% Synergy $4.28
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $21.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $102.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.37

Enchantments

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

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.29
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+28% Synergy $0.26
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+23% Synergy $11.65
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $1.02
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+16% Synergy $5.61
Three Blind Mice Three Blind Mice
+15% Synergy $0.36
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+14% Synergy $1.23
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+10% Synergy $5.62
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+10% Synergy $1.44
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+10% Synergy $7.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+9% Synergy $10.26
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+9% Synergy $0.20
Bitter Reunion Bitter Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.46
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+8% Synergy $7.16
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+7% Synergy $0.44
Wild Research Wild Research
+7% Synergy $1.11
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.82
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $4.86
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $2.01
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+6% Synergy $0.95
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+5% Synergy $0.73
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+5% Synergy $1.53
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.83
Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+5% Synergy $2.56
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $2.06
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
+3% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $7.28
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.31
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-4% Synergy $2.23

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 $7.39
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+2% Synergy $2.25

Utility Lands

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

Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+15% Synergy $7.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $26.82
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $2.02
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.93
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $40.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $3.25
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+10% Synergy $1.74
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $2.81
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+6% Synergy $12.41
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+5% Synergy $38.24
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+3% Synergy $0.36
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $151.55
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+3% Synergy $675.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $103.95
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1005.97
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $210.97
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.00
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-3% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-3% Synergy $0.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $2.00
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $2.85

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 $1.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+24% Synergy $12.28
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+24% Synergy $14.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+23% Synergy $6.70
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+21% Synergy $9.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $16.31
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $33.77
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+14% Synergy $30.19
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $7.62
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+13% Synergy $8.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+12% Synergy $10.55
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+12% Synergy $10.45
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+12% Synergy $22.28
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+12% Synergy $11.98
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.35
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+7% Synergy $0.59
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+7% Synergy $16.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $18.50
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $19.41
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $5.46
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+5% Synergy $11.83
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy $13.63
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+3% Synergy $6.68
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Plateau Plateau
+3% Synergy $335.84
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+1% Synergy $0.34
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+1% Synergy $16.19
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.71
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-1% Synergy $0.29
Mountain Mountain
-2% Synergy $0.07
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.38
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-2% Synergy $5.44
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $1.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.29
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-4% Synergy $0.33
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-7% Synergy $0.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.30
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-10% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-11% Synergy $0.25

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