Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
74%inclusion64 decks86 decks
67%synergy
Mystic Confluence
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Spell Swindle
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Big Score
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Fact or Fiction
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Lórien Revealed
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Haughty Djinn
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Unwind
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Mana Geyser
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
79%inclusion68 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Spark Double
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Kinetic Augur
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Desertion
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Soul's Fire
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-24%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Practical Research
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Aetherspouts
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Bolt Bend
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Chemister's Insight
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fling
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Forceful Denial
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-22%synergy
Demand Answers
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Soul Read
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Gravitic Punch
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Time Warp
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Artful Dodge
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Stock Up
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Immolating Gyre
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Full Throttle
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Epic Experiment
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Waltz of Rage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Experimental Overload
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Double Vision
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Island
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
75%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion72 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Polluted Delta
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Silundi Vision
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy