Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander)

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Joshua Wood
Mar 14, 2024
Nearly Identical - Vadrik, Astral Archmage or Melek, Reforged Researcher?
Which Izzet spellslinger commander should you pick to help you cast the biggest X spells?
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
School Daze
17%inclusion45 decks262 decks
17%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.9%inclusion17 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
3.9%inclusion11 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
3.4%inclusion12 decks351 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.5%inclusion9 decks354 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.59K decks2.37K decks
63%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.57K decks2.37K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.56K decks2.37K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.43K decks2.37K decks
55%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.72K decks2.37K decks
50%synergy
Gravitic Punch
51%inclusion1.21K decks2.37K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.38K decks2.37K decks
47%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.20K decks2.37K decks
43%synergy
Soul's Fire
44%inclusion1.05K decks2.37K decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.27K decks2.37K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion1.69K decks2.37K decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.34K decks2.37K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion1.25K decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion1.17K decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion1.14K decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion1.13K decks2.37K decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion1.13K decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion1.11K decks2.37K decks
40%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.10K decks2.37K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
44%inclusion1.04K decks2.37K decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion573 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion465 decks2.37K decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion364 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion321 decks2.37K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion266 decks2.37K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
8.1%inclusion192 decks2.37K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
5.7%inclusion135 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion128 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion731 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
31%inclusion729 decks2.37K decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion716 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion632 decks2.37K decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion459 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion423 decks1.65K decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
26%inclusion605 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion575 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion313 decks1.36K decks
11%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion432 decks2.37K decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion405 decks2.37K decks
-12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion405 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion396 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion378 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion291 decks1.90K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion341 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion297 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion214 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion284 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion233 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.4%inclusion179 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.2%inclusion218 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.6%inclusion60 decks696 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.0%inclusion190 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.3%inclusion174 decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.3%inclusion173 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion117 decks1.65K decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.1%inclusion168 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.9%inclusion114 decks1.65K decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.7%inclusion91 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.6%inclusion157 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Millikin
6.6%inclusion157 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.5%inclusion153 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.4%inclusion152 decks2.37K decks
-8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.2%inclusion146 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.0%inclusion143 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.7%inclusion136 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.6%inclusion133 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.6%inclusion132 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.4%inclusion127 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
5.3%inclusion87 decks1.63K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
5.1%inclusion121 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
5.0%inclusion119 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Consider
41%inclusion966 decks2.37K decks
19%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion870 decks2.37K decks
32%synergy
Practical Research
37%inclusion867 decks2.37K decks
35%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion848 decks2.37K decks
34%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion838 decks2.37K decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion821 decks2.37K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion758 decks2.37K decks
-21%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion742 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion732 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion717 decks2.37K decks
30%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion709 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Access Denied
29%inclusion682 decks2.37K decks
26%synergy
Aetherspouts
28%inclusion663 decks2.37K decks
25%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
27%inclusion646 decks2.37K decks
25%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion640 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion629 decks2.37K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion602 decks2.37K decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
24%inclusion577 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion553 decks2.37K decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion549 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion513 decks2.37K decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion381 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion500 decks2.37K decks
-8%synergy
Soul Read
21%inclusion500 decks2.37K decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion496 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion448 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion448 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion442 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion413 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion407 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion399 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Rain of Revelation
16%inclusion386 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion386 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion385 decks2.37K decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion378 decks2.37K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion367 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion354 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion346 decks2.37K decks
-20%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion329 decks2.37K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion327 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion202 decks1.50K decks
5%synergy
Eject
13%inclusion84 decks629 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion257 decks1.94K decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion244 decks1.92K decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion298 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion294 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Scatter Arc
12%inclusion290 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion283 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion274 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
11%inclusion90 decks847 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.37K decks
37%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
37%inclusion884 decks2.37K decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion859 decks2.37K decks
16%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion804 decks2.37K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion743 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion721 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion693 decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion679 decks2.37K decks
-10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
28%inclusion661 decks2.37K decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion391 decks1.49K decks
20%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion603 decks2.37K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion545 decks2.37K decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion391 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion493 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion481 decks2.33K decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion477 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion456 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
18%inclusion438 decks2.37K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion435 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion426 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion243 decks1.48K decks
16%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion388 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
15%inclusion367 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion362 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion362 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion351 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion324 decks2.37K decks
13%synergy
Pirate's Prize
13%inclusion312 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion312 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion305 decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Experimental Overload
12%inclusion295 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Bond of Insight
12%inclusion294 decks2.37K decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion286 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion285 decks2.37K decks
-10%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion268 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion76 decks677 decks
9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion149 decks1.35K decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion246 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
10%inclusion63 decks633 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion233 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion231 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
9.4%inclusion224 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.4%inclusion222 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion216 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion207 decks2.37K decks
-10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.6%inclusion205 decks2.37K decks
-12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion204 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.5%inclusion202 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.1%inclusion191 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.8%inclusion184 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion897 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion507 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion486 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
16%inclusion368 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion284 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion268 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion261 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion240 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.5%inclusion225 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.2%inclusion195 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.1%inclusion192 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion145 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion103 decks1.71K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion599 decks2.37K decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion515 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion305 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion275 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion269 decks2.37K decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion143 decks1.35K decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion242 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.7%inclusion206 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.5%inclusion202 decks2.37K decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion197 decks2.37K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion166 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion91 decks1.65K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion124 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.6%inclusion181 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.5%inclusion179 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion108 decks1.65K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.04K decks2.37K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion997 decks2.37K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion379 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion353 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion182 decks1.77K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion242 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.4%inclusion76 decks907 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.1%inclusion193 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion171 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion168 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion143 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion139 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion2.06K decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion1.80K decks2.37K decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion1.69K decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion1.54K decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion1.04K decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion822 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion558 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion538 decks2.37K decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion456 decks2.37K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion378 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion255 decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion247 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion150 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.2%inclusion146 decks2.37K decks
2%synergy
Star Compass
6.0%inclusion143 decks2.37K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.33K decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.32K decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.07K decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.70K decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion1.53K decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.25K decks2.37K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.18K decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1.18K decks2.37K decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion1.15K decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion997 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion965 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion848 decks2.37K decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion838 decks2.37K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion767 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion709 decks2.37K decks
24%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion589 decks2.13K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion622 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion459 decks1.78K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion611 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion576 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion572 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion391 decks1.79K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion381 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion200 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion383 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion362 decks2.37K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion332 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion321 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion304 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion298 decks2.37K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion214 decks1.78K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion245 decks2.37K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.8%inclusion208 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.6%inclusion204 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion204 decks2.37K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.4%inclusion199 decks2.37K decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.9%inclusion187 decks2.37K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion186 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.5%inclusion133 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion153 decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion151 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion149 decks2.37K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.2%inclusion147 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.0%inclusion117 decks1.94K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion134 decks2.37K decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion131 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.5%inclusion131 decks2.37K decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.3%inclusion126 decks2.37K decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.2%inclusion124 decks2.37K decks
-3%synergy