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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School Daze
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
70%inclusion165 decks237 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Confluence
65%inclusion154 decks237 decks
60%synergy
Spell Swindle
62%inclusion147 decks237 decks
57%synergy
Fact or Fiction
63%inclusion149 decks237 decks
55%synergy
Big Score
73%inclusion172 decks237 decks
51%synergy
Lórien Revealed
54%inclusion127 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Rewind
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Gravitic Punch
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Unwind
43%inclusion102 decks237 decks
37%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
39%inclusion93 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
74%inclusion175 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion140 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
55%inclusion130 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
53%inclusion126 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion116 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
47%inclusion112 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
47%inclusion111 decks237 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion110 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
46%inclusion110 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Consider
44%inclusion105 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
65%inclusion154 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion123 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
46%inclusion108 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion106 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion91 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
41%inclusion96 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion40 decks169 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion25 decks115 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Crackling Drake
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion21 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
-16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Enigma Drake
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.4%inclusion13 decks138 decks
8%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
9.0%inclusion17 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.1%inclusion5 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.0%inclusion9 decks113 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.9%inclusion11 decks140 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
5.9%inclusion10 decks169 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Desertion
35%inclusion83 decks237 decks
34%synergy
Soul's Fire
32%inclusion76 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion74 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Practical Research
29%inclusion68 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
28%inclusion67 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion44 decks173 decks
21%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
-11%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
-28%synergy
Chemister's Insight
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Aetherspouts
24%inclusion56 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion53 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
-7%synergy
Soul Read
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion22 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Fling
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
-18%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion24 decks171 decks
9%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Evacuation
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Dig Through Time
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Rain of Revelation
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
43%inclusion103 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Windfall
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
34%inclusion81 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion78 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion75 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion71 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Artful Dodge
27%inclusion65 decks237 decks
26%synergy
Time Warp
27%inclusion63 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion60 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
23%synergy
Enter the Enigma
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion51 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Immolating Gyre
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
15%inclusion36 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion34 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion30 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
12%inclusion15 decks124 decks
12%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Expropriate
11%inclusion25 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
9.3%inclusion13 decks140 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Seize the Day
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Time Stretch
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion49 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion27 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
10%inclusion14 decks147 decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.3%inclusion10 decks189 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
21%inclusion50 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion26 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion12 decks113 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.8%inclusion16 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.7%inclusion8 decks140 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
54%inclusion129 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
53%inclusion126 decks237 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
35%inclusion82 decks237 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
23%inclusion55 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion45 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion31 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion211 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion194 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion176 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion149 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion115 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Crypt
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
19%inclusion44 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion33 decks237 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion28 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion24 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.3%inclusion22 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.4%inclusion20 decks237 decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion15 decks237 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Amber
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.5%inclusion13 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Island
93%inclusion220 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion220 decks237 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion219 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion216 decks237 decks
44%synergy
Volcanic Island
87%inclusion207 decks237 decks
73%synergy
Training Center
84%inclusion199 decks237 decks
40%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion197 decks237 decks
53%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion168 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion164 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion159 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
62%inclusion148 decks237 decks
42%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion126 decks237 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
51%inclusion121 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion98 decks237 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Polluted Delta
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion97 decks237 decks
30%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion39 decks97 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion87 decks237 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion86 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion75 decks237 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
31%inclusion73 decks237 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion48 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
-5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
-14%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion62 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
20%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion48 decks237 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion47 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
19%inclusion30 decks157 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion28 decks154 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion43 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion34 decks192 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion41 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
-25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion40 decks237 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion37 decks237 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion35 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion29 decks237 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.0%inclusion19 decks237 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.6%inclusion18 decks237 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
3%synergy