Shiko and Narset, Unified (Commander) - Budget Core

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Goblin Electromancer
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
71%synergy
Prismari Command
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
70%synergy
Aligned Heart
76%inclusion50 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Dismantling Wave
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
68%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
91%inclusion60 decks66 decks
67%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Abrade
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
66%synergy
Haughty Djinn
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Monastery Mentor
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Opt
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Ponder
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Guttersnipe
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Narset's Reversal
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Baral's Expertise
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Consider
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
57%synergy
Frantic Search
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Creatures
Young Pyromancer
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
59%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
48%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
21%inclusion14 decks66 decks
20%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
20%inclusion13 decks66 decks
17%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Dragonologist
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
15%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Messenger
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sage of the Skies
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
11%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Poised Practitioner
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Devoted Duelist
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Marang River Regent
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Devotee
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Twinmaw Stormbrood
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Electrodominance
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
63%synergy
Pongify
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Magma Opus
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Big Score
56%inclusion37 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Transforming Flourish
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Think Twice
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
49%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
17%synergy
New Way Forward
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Focus the Mind
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
13%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Charm
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-25%synergy
Path to Exile
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
-38%synergy
Rally the Monastery
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Rebellious Strike
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Run Away Together
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Twinferno
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Shore Up
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Press the Enemy
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Teach by Example
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Strike
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sazacap's Brew
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Will of the Jeskai
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
60%synergy
Curse of the Swine
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Expressive Iteration
65%inclusion43 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Deep Analysis
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Time Wipe
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Rite of Replication
61%inclusion40 decks66 decks
58%synergy
Mana Geyser
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Compulsive Research
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
55%inclusion36 decks66 decks
51%synergy
Ancestral Vision
44%inclusion29 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
9%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Suplex
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Impolite Entrance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Training Post
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
61%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Monument
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Tempest Technique
58%inclusion38 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion34 decks66 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Opulence
47%inclusion31 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Shiny Impetus
38%inclusion25 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Rediscover the Way
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-2%synergy
Monk Class
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Ringing Strike Mastery
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion46 decks66 decks
36%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
23%inclusion15 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Izzet Signet
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
41%synergy
Boros Signet
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
38%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion44 decks66 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
-33%synergy
Jeskai Banner
9.1%inclusion6 decks66 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-37%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-6%synergy
Ojutai Monument
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion66 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Monastery
92%inclusion61 decks66 decks
34%synergy
Perilous Landscape
88%inclusion58 decks66 decks
69%synergy
Glacial Fortress
85%inclusion56 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
44%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion55 decks66 decks
31%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
82%inclusion54 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
80%inclusion53 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Triumph
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
54%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
56%synergy
Evolving Wilds
79%inclusion52 decks66 decks
52%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
77%inclusion51 decks66 decks
53%synergy
Ferrous Lake
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
62%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
74%inclusion49 decks66 decks
37%synergy
Rugged Prairie
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Battlefield Forge
73%inclusion48 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
30%synergy
Path of Ancestry
71%inclusion47 decks66 decks
43%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
64%inclusion42 decks66 decks
50%synergy
Ash Barrens
62%inclusion41 decks66 decks
55%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Tranquil Cove
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
11%inclusion7 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
1%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
0%synergy
Port Town
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
-12%synergy