Shiko and Narset, Unified (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Deflecting Swat
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Ponder
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Narset's Reversal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Brainstorm
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Monastery Mentor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Underworld Breach
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Path to Exile
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Jeska's Will
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
73%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Rhystic Study
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Force of Will
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Third Path Iconoclast
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Spellseeker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ledger Shredder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Displacer Kitten
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Soulfire Grand Master
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Opt
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Brain Freeze
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Prismari Command
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Silence
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Force of Negation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Reiterate
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Electrodominance
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Generous Gift
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fury Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Helix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fork
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Permission Denied
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Magma Opus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Comet Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Time Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bribery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Sleight of Hand
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bonus Round
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Baral's Expertise
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Replication
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Compulsive Research
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Requisition Raid
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Supreme Verdict
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Dismantling Wave
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Haze of Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Twinning Staff
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Endstone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
The Water Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Ghostly Prison
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aligned Heart
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Blind Obedience
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Control Magic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Storm of Saruman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Chrome Mox
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Mox Diamond
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Azorius Signet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Jasper
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
84%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Island
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Exotic Orchard
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Marsh Flats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Starting Town
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy