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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion76 decks518 decks
13%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
9.1%inclusion47 decks519 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion16 decks226 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
4.2%inclusion11 decks260 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.8%inclusion20 decks522 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.67K decks2.49K decks
63%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.65K decks2.49K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.64K decks2.49K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.49K decks2.49K decks
55%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.81K decks2.49K decks
50%synergy
Gravitic Punch
51%inclusion1.27K decks2.49K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.45K decks2.49K decks
47%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.25K decks2.49K decks
43%synergy
Soul's Fire
44%inclusion1.11K decks2.49K decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.34K decks2.49K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion1.77K decks2.49K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.41K decks2.49K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion1.31K decks2.49K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion1.23K decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion1.20K decks2.49K decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion1.19K decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion1.19K decks2.49K decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion1.16K decks2.49K decks
40%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.15K decks2.49K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
44%inclusion1.10K decks2.49K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion599 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion479 decks2.49K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion380 decks2.49K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion326 decks2.49K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion277 decks2.49K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
7.9%inclusion197 decks2.49K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion140 decks2.49K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion134 decks2.49K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion1.08K decks2.49K decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion766 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Crackling Drake
31%inclusion761 decks2.49K decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion741 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion663 decks2.49K decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion497 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion459 decks1.77K decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion631 decks2.49K decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion591 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion342 decks1.49K decks
10%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion452 decks2.49K decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion420 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion416 decks2.49K decks
-12%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion416 decks2.49K decks
16%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion395 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion303 decks2.03K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion349 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion306 decks2.49K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion232 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion290 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion243 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
10%inclusion193 decks2.03K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.2%inclusion230 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.5%inclusion71 decks833 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.9%inclusion196 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.5%inclusion187 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.4%inclusion185 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion124 decks1.77K decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion173 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.9%inclusion122 decks1.77K decks
3%synergy
Millikin
6.7%inclusion167 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.4%inclusion95 decks1.48K decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.49K decks
-8%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.1%inclusion151 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion149 decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.7%inclusion142 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.6%inclusion140 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.5%inclusion136 decks2.49K decks
1%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.3%inclusion132 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
5.1%inclusion89 decks1.76K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
5.1%inclusion126 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
5.0%inclusion125 decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Consider
40%inclusion1.01K decks2.49K decks
18%synergy
Practical Research
37%inclusion922 decks2.49K decks
35%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion917 decks2.49K decks
32%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion890 decks2.49K decks
34%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion887 decks2.49K decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion867 decks2.49K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion799 decks2.49K decks
-21%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion773 decks2.49K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion768 decks2.49K decks
24%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion758 decks2.49K decks
30%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion755 decks2.49K decks
25%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion709 decks2.49K decks
25%synergy
Aetherspouts
28%inclusion692 decks2.49K decks
25%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion680 decks2.49K decks
-6%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
27%inclusion663 decks2.49K decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion654 decks2.49K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion632 decks2.49K decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
24%inclusion594 decks2.49K decks
23%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion581 decks2.49K decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion573 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion536 decks2.49K decks
19%synergy
Soul Read
21%inclusion534 decks2.49K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion407 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion519 decks2.49K decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion514 decks2.49K decks
14%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion470 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion468 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion456 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion434 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion431 decks2.49K decks
16%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion431 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion417 decks2.49K decks
16%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion404 decks2.49K decks
-11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion403 decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion396 decks2.49K decks
-12%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion69 decks437 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion386 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion365 decks2.49K decks
-20%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion365 decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion347 decks2.49K decks
-9%synergy
Eject
14%inclusion107 decks771 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion341 decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion277 decks2.06K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion210 decks1.63K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion317 decks2.49K decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion259 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion310 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Scatter Arc
12%inclusion309 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion297 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion284 decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion1.06K decks2.49K decks
36%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
37%inclusion934 decks2.49K decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion896 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion849 decks2.49K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion783 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion752 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion723 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion704 decks2.49K decks
-10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
27%inclusion682 decks2.49K decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion411 decks1.61K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion631 decks2.49K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion563 decks2.49K decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion417 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion514 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion515 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion504 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion473 decks2.49K decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
18%inclusion461 decks2.49K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion450 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion445 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion409 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion252 decks1.61K decks
15%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
15%inclusion386 decks2.49K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion378 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion373 decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion367 decks2.49K decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion339 decks2.49K decks
13%synergy
Pirate's Prize
13%inclusion335 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion323 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion321 decks2.49K decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion318 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion314 decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion302 decks2.49K decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion299 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion91 decks814 decks
9%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion278 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion164 decks1.48K decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion265 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion241 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion237 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.5%inclusion236 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
9.5%inclusion236 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion228 decks2.49K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.9%inclusion69 decks773 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
8.8%inclusion219 decks2.49K decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion217 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.6%inclusion214 decks2.49K decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.6%inclusion214 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.9%inclusion197 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.5%inclusion186 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion939 decks2.49K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion516 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion512 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion378 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion294 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion273 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion270 decks2.49K decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion246 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion237 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.3%inclusion207 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.0%inclusion199 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion155 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion107 decks1.83K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion622 decks2.49K decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion534 decks2.49K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion313 decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion290 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion273 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion147 decks1.48K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion248 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.6%inclusion214 decks2.49K decks
-7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.5%inclusion212 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion208 decks2.49K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion173 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.2%inclusion93 decks1.77K decks
-2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion127 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion188 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.5%inclusion186 decks2.49K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.4%inclusion113 decks1.77K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.49K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion1.03K decks2.49K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion397 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion369 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion197 decks1.90K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion254 decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion97 decks1.04K decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.9%inclusion198 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion179 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.0%inclusion175 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion158 decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.15K decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.88K decks2.49K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion1.76K decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion1.61K decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.08K decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion857 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion583 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion556 decks2.49K decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion472 decks2.49K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion388 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion274 decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion257 decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.2%inclusion154 decks2.49K decks
2%synergy
Star Compass
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.45K decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.44K decks2.49K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.17K decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.79K decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.61K decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.31K decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.24K decks2.49K decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1.24K decks2.49K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion1.21K decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion1.08K decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion1.05K decks2.49K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion1.01K decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion890 decks2.49K decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion887 decks2.49K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion798 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion755 decks2.49K decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion625 decks2.25K decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion497 decks1.90K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion645 decks2.49K decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion642 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion601 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion599 decks2.49K decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion417 decks1.91K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion407 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion219 decks1.22K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion406 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion378 decks2.49K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion355 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion340 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion317 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion310 decks2.49K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion232 decks1.90K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion257 decks2.49K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.9%inclusion223 decks2.49K decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.8%inclusion219 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion217 decks2.49K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.4%inclusion209 decks2.49K decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.0%inclusion200 decks2.49K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion193 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.6%inclusion145 decks1.91K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion162 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.49K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion157 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion129 decks2.06K decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion143 decks2.49K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion138 decks2.49K decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion132 decks2.49K decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.49K decks
0%synergy