Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Upgraded Voltron

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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
Mystic Confluence
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
83%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
80%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
77%synergy
Fact or Fiction
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
74%synergy
Artful Dodge
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Big Score
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
64%synergy
Rogue's Passage
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
62%synergy
Gravitic Punch
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
61%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Aetherize
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Spell Swindle
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
51%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Soul's Fire
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
48%synergy
Lórien Revealed
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Intuition
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Force of Will
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-16%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Deranged Assistant
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Millikin
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Steamcore Scholar
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-22%synergy
Spellseeker
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Urabrask
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Generator Servant
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Torrential Gearhulk
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Augur of Bolas
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Drake
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Practical Research
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
49%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Aetherspouts
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Rain of Revelation
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
43%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Shadow Rift
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Soul Read
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Chemister's Insight
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Demand Answers
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Desertion
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
37%synergy
Evacuation
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Confounding Riddle
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Scatter Arc
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Run for Your Life
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Drown in Dreams
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Ricochet Trap
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-8%synergy
Dismiss
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Thought Scour
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Dig Through Time
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Eject
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-17%synergy
Fling
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Repulse
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Out of the Way
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-34%synergy
Leap
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtflare
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
School Daze
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Might of the Meek
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
45%synergy
Immolating Gyre
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
42%synergy
Seize the Spoils
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Traumatize
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
36%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Slip Through Space
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Pirate's Prize
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
30%synergy
Bond of Insight
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Cut Your Losses
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Deep Analysis
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Treasure Cruise
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Epic Experiment
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Visions of Ruin
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Wash Out
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Curse of the Swine
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Quiet Speculation
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-15%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Recurring Insight
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Pyretic Charge
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Tunnel Vision
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-7%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Distortion Strike
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Waltz of Rage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Lock and Load
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Summons of Saruman
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Highway Robbery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Dowsing Device
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-18%synergy
Commander's Plate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Search for Azcanta
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Warstorm Surge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Burden of Proof
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
21%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Creativity
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
40%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
88%inclusion14 decks16 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
34%synergy
Sol Ring
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
-49%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Fire Diamond
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Star Compass
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
0%synergy
Sisay's Ring
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion16 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion15 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion13 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Silundi Vision
75%inclusion12 decks16 decks
69%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
69%inclusion11 decks16 decks
67%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
57%synergy
Thundering Falls
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
41%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion10 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
56%inclusion9 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion8 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Islet
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
31%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-22%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Beyeen Veil
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-8%synergy