Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Budget Treasure

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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
Pirate's Pillage
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
83%synergy
Big Score
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Confluence
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Spell Swindle
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
73%synergy
Seize the Spoils
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
72%synergy
Aetherize
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Practical Research
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Immolating Gyre
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Pirate's Prize
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Prismari Command
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Chaos Warp
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
50%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fact or Fiction
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Curse of the Swine
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Chemister's Insight
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Kinetic Augur
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Deranged Assistant
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Millikin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Coruscation Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Detective's Phoenix
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Academy Wall
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Inferno Project
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Giant
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Enigma Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silver Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Iron Myr
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Nimble Obstructionist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Gelectrode
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Docent of Perfection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sprite Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curious Homunculus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Drake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Pelargir Survivor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Volshe Tideturner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Niblis of Frost
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lambholt Raconteur
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Spellgyre
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
39%synergy
Evacuation
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Aetherspouts
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Soul's Fire
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Soul Read
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Magma Opus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Contact Other Plane
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Rewind
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Demand Answers
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
26%synergy
Run for Your Life
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Drown in Dreams
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Creative Outburst
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Unfathomable Truths
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Glimmerburst
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Hurl into History
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Ricochet Trap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Fling
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Starstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Shadow Rift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Tolarian Winds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Repulse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Reality Shift
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Curate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Revelation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Resculpt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Thought Scour
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
You Come to a River
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Whirlwind Denial
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Electric Revelation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Channeled Force
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Leap
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cathartic Pyre
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Seize the Storm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Slip Through Space
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
29%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Bond of Insight
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Experimental Overload
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Artful Dodge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Megaton's Fate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Tunnel Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Consuming Tide
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Crash Through
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Wash Out
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Gravitic Punch
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Summons of Saruman
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Strike It Rich
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Solve the Equation
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Volcanic Vision
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Witch's Mark
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rile
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shenanigans
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spelltwine
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Candlekeep Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Knowledge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Visions of Ruin
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Covenant of Minds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Devastation Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tome Scour
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Reckless Charge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Slumber Party
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Distortion Strike
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Crush of Tentacles
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Eye of Ojer Taq
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Geistflame Reservoir
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Sorcerer Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Return the Past
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Restless Spire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Mines of Moria
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
War Room
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Sol Ring
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-42%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Star Compass
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
The Irencrag
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Lens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Agility Bobblehead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spell Satchel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Obsidian Obelisk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Fjord
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
30%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Cliffgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy