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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Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Deflecting Swat
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Narset's Reversal
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Ponder
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Underworld Breach
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Brainstorm
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Path to Exile
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Monastery Mentor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Snap
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
81%synergy
Jeska's Will
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
74%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
67%synergy
Rhystic Study
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Mystical Tutor
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Force of Will
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Protection
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Third Path Iconoclast
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Grand Abolisher
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Young Pyromancer
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Stella Lee, Wild Card
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Spellseeker
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Exile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Voice of Victory
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Displacer Kitten
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Opt
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Brain Freeze
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Prismari Command
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Flusterstorm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Silence
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Reiterate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Electrodominance
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Wear // Tear
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lorehold Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Ransacking
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Orim's Chant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fury Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fork
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Return to Dust
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Resculpt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Permission Denied
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Magma Opus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Comet Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Expressive Iteration
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Time Warp
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Bribery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Flow State
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Bonus Round
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Expropriate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Combat Tutorial
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Requisition Raid
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dismantling Wave
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Step Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Haze of Rage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Twinning Staff
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
The Endstone
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Ghostly Prison
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Aligned Heart
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Blind Obedience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rest in Peace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dress Down
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Control Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Combat Research
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Resonating Lute
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Mox Diamond
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Opal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Boros Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Vault
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mox Jasper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Signet
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Sacred Foundry
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Plateau
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Island
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Arid Mesa
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Plains
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Raugrin Triome
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Mystic Monastery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Marsh Flats
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Windswept Heath
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Path of Ancestry
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Starting Town
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy