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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School Daze
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
76%synergy
Fact or Fiction
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Spell Swindle
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Aetherize
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Big Score
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Gravitic Punch
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Haughty Djinn
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Unwind
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Rewind
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Practical Research
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Soul's Fire
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Lórien Revealed
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Enigma Drake
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Sprite Dragon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Anger
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Geyser Drake
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Soul Read
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Evacuation
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Consider
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Desertion
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Bolt Bend
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Return the Favor
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Access Denied
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Scatter Arc
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Aetherspouts
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Drown in Dreams
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Glimmerburst
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Eject
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Confounding Riddle
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Revelation
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Thought Scour
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Spellgyre
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Gale's Redirection
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Hurl into History
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Rift
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Insidious Will
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Unfathomable Truths
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Out of Bounds
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Pirate's Pillage
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Artful Dodge
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Slip Through Space
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Immolating Gyre
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Traumatize
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Solve the Equation
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chain Reaction
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Prize
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bond of Insight
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Experimental Overload
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Time Warp
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Cut Your Losses
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Plea for Power
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Full Throttle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Distortion Strike
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Time Stretch
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Baral's Expertise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Aqueous Form
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Spire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Signet
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Beyeen Veil
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy