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
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Airbender Ascension
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Monk Gyatso
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ephemerate
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
75%synergy
Essence Flux
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Displacer Kitten
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
64%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
63%synergy
Momentary Blink
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Soulherder
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
53%synergy
Cloudshift
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
52%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Windfall
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Frantic Search
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Gamble
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Mystical Tutor
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Witch Enchanter
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Spellseeker
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Vega, the Watcher
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Grand Abolisher
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Monastery Mentor
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Archaeomancer
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Aether Channeler
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Dragonologist
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Charming Prince
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Agate Instigator
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Tataru Taru
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Narset, Jeskai Waymaster
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Reflector Mage
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Skyclave Apparition
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Voice of Victory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Cloud of Faeries
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Flickerwisp
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mockingbird
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Flamehold Grappler
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Angel of the Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Guardian of Ghirapur
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mulldrifter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Charming Scoundrel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Peregrine Drake
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Parting Gust
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Scrollshift
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Eerie Interlude
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Blur
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Pull from Eternity
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Planar Incision
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Brain Freeze
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Flicker of Fate
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Silence
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Acrobatic Maneuver
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Displace
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Justiciar's Portal
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
New Way Forward
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Chain of Vapor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Confounding Riddle
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Time Twist
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Faithful Mending
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Split Up
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Stock Up
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Twinflame
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
See the Truth
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Another Round
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Lórien Revealed
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Blasphemous Act
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Molten Duplication
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Starfall Invocation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Winternight Stories
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Splash Portal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Glacial Dragonhunt
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Electroduplicate
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Sweltering Suns
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mists of Lórien
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Spectacular Pileup
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Vision
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Panharmonicon
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Monument to Endurance
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fluctuator
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Touch the Spirit Realm
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Impact Tremors
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Artist's Talent
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Search for Azcanta
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Candlekeep Sage
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Teleportation Circle
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Wild Research
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Three Blind Mice
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Warleader's Call
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Grasp of Fate
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Astral Drift
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Astral Slide
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Stillness in Motion
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rediscover the Way
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Aligned Heart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
The Tale of Tamiyo
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Escape Protocol
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-18%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Steppe
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Smoldering Crater
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Drifting Meadow
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Remote Isle
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Restless Anchorage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Restless Spire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Desert of the True
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Progress
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Signet
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Signet
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion45 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion39 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Arid Mesa
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Thundering Falls
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Raugrin Triome
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Elegant Parlor
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Witch Enchanter
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
39%synergy
Shivan Reef
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Spectator Seating
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Monastery
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-16%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Windswept Heath
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Tundra
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Plateau
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Misty Rainforest
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sundown Pass
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Prairie Stream
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy