Shiko, Paragon of the Way (Commander) - Control

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Landon Crispens
Dec 8, 2025
The Best MTG Sorceries of 2025 for Commander
Our 2025 reviews are chugging along. Today we're bringing you our picks for the best sorceries of the year for Commander players.
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Avatar's Wrath
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Monk Gyatso
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Essence Flux
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Displacer Kitten
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Soulherder
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Momentary Blink
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Frantic Search
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Windfall
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Witch Enchanter
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Spellseeker
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Grand Abolisher
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Aether Channeler
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Dragonologist
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Agate Instigator
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Charming Prince
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Reflector Mage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mulldrifter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Stormscale Scion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Scrollshift
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Parting Gust
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Eerie Interlude
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Pull from Eternity
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Blur
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Planar Incision
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Flicker of Fate
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Brain Freeze
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Displace
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Confounding Riddle
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Split Up
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Stock Up
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
See the Truth
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Another Round
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Splash Portal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sweltering Suns
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Vision
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fluctuator
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Roiling Dragonstorm
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Impact Tremors
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Artist's Talent
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Search for Azcanta
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Teleportation Circle
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Wild Research
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Three Blind Mice
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Warleader's Call
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Slide
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Astral Drift
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Rediscover the Way
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Stillness in Motion
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Aligned Heart
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Escape Protocol
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Mistrise Village
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the True
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Progress
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Signet
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Raugrin Triome
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Thundering Falls
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Elegant Parlor
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Mystic Monastery
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Plateau
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Tundra
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Windswept Heath
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy