Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Expensive 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
Sokka's Haiku
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
School Daze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Double Trouble
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
93%synergy
Artful Dodge
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Soul's Fire
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Mystic Confluence
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
70%synergy
Lórien Revealed
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
69%synergy
Fact or Fiction
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
67%synergy
Gravitic Punch
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Spell Swindle
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Big Score
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Consider
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Ponder
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Jeska's Will
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Snapcaster Mage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Haughty Djinn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crackling Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Wizards of Thay
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Marang River Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Seifer Almasy
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Enigma Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mirrorwing Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zada, Hedron Grinder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curious Homunculus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archivist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Anger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Beamsplitter Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Kazuul's Fury
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Drown in Dreams
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Unwind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Bulk Up
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Practical Research
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Rewind
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Psychotic Fury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fling
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Stubborn Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Bolt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Shadow Rift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Reality Shift
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Turnabout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Soul Read
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Slip Out the Back
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Thought Scour
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Disallow
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Leap
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Desertion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Might of the Meek
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Spellgyre
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Full Bore
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stroke of Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enrage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Mutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Slip Through Space
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Sundering Eruption
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
24%synergy
Enter the Enigma
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Immolating Gyre
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Insult // Injury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Pirate's Prize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Plea for Power
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Traumatize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Season of Weaving
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Waltz of Rage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overpowering Attack
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Crash Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Cut Your Losses
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Path of the Pyromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Shadowspear
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Resonance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mind Over Matter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fae Flight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Arcavios
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Arena of Glory
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Clinic
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Command Beacon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Coral Atoll
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Memorial to Genius
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Castle Embereth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Replicating Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Misleading Signpost
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
41%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Training Center
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Thundering Falls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
41%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
38%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
31%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
7%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Hall of Oracles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy