Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Expensive

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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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Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ember Island Production
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
70%inclusion175 decks250 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Confluence
66%inclusion164 decks250 decks
61%synergy
Spell Swindle
62%inclusion156 decks250 decks
57%synergy
Fact or Fiction
63%inclusion158 decks250 decks
56%synergy
Big Score
74%inclusion184 decks250 decks
51%synergy
Lórien Revealed
54%inclusion136 decks250 decks
48%synergy
Rewind
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
42%synergy
Gravitic Punch
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
37%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
40%inclusion99 decks250 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
74%inclusion184 decks250 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion143 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion138 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion131 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion119 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion113 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
45%inclusion112 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion161 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion104 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion43 decks181 decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Drake
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
-5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Enigma Drake
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
10%inclusion15 decks151 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.2%inclusion14 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
8%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.5%inclusion17 decks201 decks
4%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.5%inclusion11 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
1%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
36%inclusion90 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Desertion
35%inclusion88 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Soul's Fire
33%inclusion82 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Practical Research
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
26%inclusion49 decks185 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
26%inclusion65 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Chemister's Insight
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Access Denied
24%inclusion61 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion59 decks250 decks
-29%synergy
Aetherspouts
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Soul Read
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
21%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion25 decks142 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
-18%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
4%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
12%synergy
School Daze
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Revelation
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion87 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Artful Dodge
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Solve the Equation
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Time Warp
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
24%inclusion61 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion34 decks140 decks
18%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Immolating Gyre
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
17%inclusion13 decks75 decks
16%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
12%inclusion28 decks242 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion15 decks137 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Spoils
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
3%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Prize
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Season of Weaving
8.5%inclusion13 decks153 decks
5%synergy
Bond of Insight
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion12 decks126 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion9 decks153 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion134 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion129 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion100 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Rogue's Passage
37%inclusion92 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion59 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion39 decks167 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion20 decks92 decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion222 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion201 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion186 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion154 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion121 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion80 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Crypt
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.4%inclusion21 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
93%inclusion233 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion232 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion231 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion229 decks250 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion222 decks250 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion211 decks250 decks
54%synergy
Training Center
84%inclusion209 decks250 decks
40%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
69%inclusion173 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion169 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion164 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion161 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion132 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion124 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion45 decks111 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
40%inclusion100 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
40%inclusion100 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion99 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
37%inclusion93 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion91 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
36%inclusion90 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion55 decks170 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion49 decks167 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
13%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion34 decks170 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion30 decks167 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
-24%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion35 decks204 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-8%synergy