Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Control

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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
Chandra's Ignition
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Confluence
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
75%synergy
Spell Swindle
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
71%synergy
Fact or Fiction
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Aetherize
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Unwind
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Big Score
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
60%synergy
Gravitic Punch
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Rewind
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Rogue's Passage
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Soul's Fire
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Practical Research
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
49%synergy
Artful Dodge
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Lórien Revealed
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Guttersnipe
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
-7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Drake
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Anger
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Smoldering Egg
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Deranged Assistant
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Millikin
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Chemister's Insight
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Soul Read
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Desertion
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
36%synergy
Bolt Bend
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Scatter Arc
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Aetherspouts
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Consider
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Evacuation
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
School Daze
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Return the Favor
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Confounding Riddle
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Rain of Revelation
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Eject
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
21%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Access Denied
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Ashling's Command
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Spellgyre
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Shadow Rift
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Run for Your Life
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Sundering Eruption
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Slip Through Space
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Seize the Spoils
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Immolating Gyre
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Insight
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Solve the Equation
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Traumatize
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Summons of Saruman
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Time Warp
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Waltz of Rage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Seize the Day
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Experimental Overload
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Plea for Power
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Consuming Tide
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Glamdring
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion13 decks51 decks
21%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Flamekin Village
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
-27%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Silundi Vision
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Sundering Eruption
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Jwari Disruption
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Beyeen Veil
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-6%synergy