Shiko, Paragon of the Way — Skybound Reclaimer
Shiko, Paragon of the Way is a compact toolbox for decks that value tempo and repetition. The card grants Flying and vigilance so it pulls double duty as an attacker that can still block. When Shiko enters the battlefield you can exile a nonland card with mana value three or less from your graveyard, copy it and cast that copy without paying its mana cost. That trigger reads like a miniature flashback engine that pairs cleanly with self mill and recursion strategies.
In practice Shiko excels in midrange and control shells that want efficient resource recovery and bursty tempo. Use it to reforge removal, recast value creatures, or chain cheap instants on your opponent's end step. The light play foil from Tarkir Dragonstorm is a mythic centerpiece for Commander or Modern casual brews. Pick this one up if you want a reliable, repeatable tool that rewards careful graveyard planning.
Card Details:
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Mana Cost – {2}{U}{R}{W}
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Card Type – Legendary Creature
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Subtypes – Spirit Dragon
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Card Text / Rules Text (Printed) – Flying, vigilance. When Shiko enters, exile target nonland card with mana value 3 or less from your graveyard. Copy it, then you may cast the copy without paying its mana cost. (A copy of a permanent spell becomes a token.)
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Power / Toughness – 4/5
