Shiko and Narset, Unified (Commander) - Budget Spellslinger

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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flow State
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Stirring Hopesinger
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Practiced Offense
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Informed Inkwright
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Aligned Heart
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
77%synergy
Narset's Reversal
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Monastery Mentor
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
70%synergy
Haughty Djinn
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Opt
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
67%synergy
Expressive Iteration
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Guttersnipe
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Elsha, Threefold Master
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
66%synergy
Top Cards
Whirlwind of Thought
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Consider
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Ponder
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Abrade
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Young Pyromancer
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
63%synergy
Voracious Bibliophile
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Manaform Hellkite
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Velomachus Lorehold
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Shiko, Paragon of the Way
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Hinata, Dawn-Crowned
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Cori Mountain Stalwart
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Jeskai Shrinekeeper
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Monastery Messenger
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Shu Yun, the Silent Tempest
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Enlightened Master
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Elsha of the Infinite
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Jeskai Brushmaster
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Monastery Swiftspear
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Lyse Hext
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enigma Drake
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Dragonologist
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Leonin Lightscribe
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Dragonlord Ojutai
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sprite Dragon
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Diviner of Mist
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wingblade Disciple
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Devoted Duelist
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Alisaie Leveilleur
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Alphinaud Leveilleur
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Prismari Command
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Frantic Search
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Pongify
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Electrodominance
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Magma Opus
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Think Twice
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Big Score
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Transforming Flourish
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Negate
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Rally the Monastery
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
New Way Forward
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Narset's Rebuke
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Jeskai Revelation
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Focus the Mind
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Expedite
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Rebellious Strike
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Disenchant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Shock
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Jeskai Charm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Helix
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Flying Crane Technique
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Ojutai's Command
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Lightfoot Technique
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Mystic Confluence
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fists of Flame
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Interjection
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Unsubtle Mockery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Suspend Aggression
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Genius
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Electrolyze
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Baral's Expertise
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Dismantling Wave
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Rite of Replication
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
57%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Time Wipe
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Deep Analysis
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Mana Geyser
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Curse of the Swine
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Compulsive Research
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Ancestral Vision
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Enter the Enigma
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sleight of Hand
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Rip Apart
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Unending Whisper
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Crash Through
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Riverwheel Sweep
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Visionary's Dance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Requisition Raid
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Abstract Performance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Adaptive Training Post
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Jeskai Monument
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Ghostly Prison
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Tempest Technique
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Curse of Opulence
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Shiny Impetus
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Rediscover the Way
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Monk Class
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Monastery Siege
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Frontline Heroism
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Windcrag Siege
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset of the Ancient Way
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion47 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Azorius Signet
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Boros Signet
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-32%synergy
Jeskai Banner
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-36%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ojutai Monument
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-17%synergy
Mind Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Prairie Stream
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Triumph
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
53%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Perilous Landscape
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Ferrous Lake
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Battlefield Forge
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Rugged Prairie
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Ash Barrens
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Tranquil Cove
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Legion Leadership
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy