Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander)

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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
Soul Immolation
16%inclusion41 decks258 decks
15%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.3%inclusion22 decks266 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.2%inclusion45 decks621 decks
6%synergy
Ashling's Command
6.9%inclusion43 decks621 decks
5%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
4.0%inclusion11 decks274 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
68%inclusion1.60K decks2.36K decks
63%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.57K decks2.36K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.55K decks2.36K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.42K decks2.36K decks
55%synergy
Gravitic Punch
52%inclusion1.24K decks2.36K decks
51%synergy
Big Score
73%inclusion1.72K decks2.36K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
59%inclusion1.39K decks2.36K decks
47%synergy
Soul's Fire
48%inclusion1.13K decks2.36K decks
46%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.19K decks2.36K decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
55%inclusion1.30K decks2.36K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
72%inclusion1.69K decks2.36K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.34K decks2.36K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion1.20K decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
49%inclusion1.15K decks2.36K decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion1.15K decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion1.10K decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.10K decks2.36K decks
40%synergy
Haughty Djinn
46%inclusion1.08K decks2.36K decks
39%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion1.08K decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
46%inclusion1.08K decks2.36K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion513 decks2.36K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion410 decks2.36K decks
-12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion332 decks2.36K decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion284 decks2.36K decks
-13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion236 decks2.36K decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
6.9%inclusion164 decks2.36K decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
5.1%inclusion120 decks2.36K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion974 decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion718 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Crackling Drake
30%inclusion711 decks2.36K decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion673 decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion496 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion526 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion584 decks2.36K decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
24%inclusion574 decks2.36K decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion372 decks1.65K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
23%inclusion533 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion426 decks2.36K decks
17%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion398 decks2.36K decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion389 decks2.36K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion368 decks2.36K decks
-13%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion345 decks2.36K decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion314 decks2.16K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion319 decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion248 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion257 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion250 decks2.36K decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.3%inclusion221 decks2.36K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.2%inclusion95 decks1.03K decks
4%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.2%inclusion198 decks2.16K decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.9%inclusion211 decks2.36K decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.5%inclusion177 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.2%inclusion171 decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion135 decks1.92K decks
-14%synergy
Millikin
6.9%inclusion162 decks2.36K decks
7%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.8%inclusion160 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.7%inclusion158 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.6%inclusion127 decks1.92K decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.6%inclusion156 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
6.3%inclusion32 decks509 decks
6%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
5.9%inclusion140 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.9%inclusion96 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.7%inclusion135 decks2.36K decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.7%inclusion135 decks2.36K decks
-8%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.7%inclusion134 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.4%inclusion127 decks2.36K decks
-3%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.3%inclusion126 decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.3%inclusion125 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Instants
Consider
40%inclusion947 decks2.36K decks
18%synergy
Practical Research
39%inclusion920 decks2.36K decks
37%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion893 decks2.36K decks
33%synergy
Chemister's Insight
37%inclusion864 decks2.36K decks
35%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion859 decks2.36K decks
34%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion818 decks2.36K decks
32%synergy
Silundi Vision
32%inclusion755 decks2.36K decks
26%synergy
Desertion
31%inclusion741 decks2.36K decks
31%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion731 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion727 decks2.36K decks
-22%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion708 decks2.36K decks
24%synergy
Aetherspouts
29%inclusion693 decks2.36K decks
27%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion668 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion657 decks2.36K decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion616 decks2.36K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion594 decks2.36K decks
23%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
25%inclusion585 decks2.36K decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion569 decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Soul Read
24%inclusion559 decks2.36K decks
23%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion546 decks2.36K decks
21%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
22%inclusion518 decks2.36K decks
22%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion503 decks2.36K decks
14%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion499 decks2.36K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion430 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion467 decks2.36K decks
-9%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion438 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Rain of Revelation
18%inclusion435 decks2.36K decks
18%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion430 decks2.36K decks
15%synergy
Confounding Riddle
18%inclusion427 decks2.36K decks
17%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion419 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion417 decks2.36K decks
14%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion416 decks2.36K decks
15%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion383 decks2.36K decks
-11%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion108 decks667 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion371 decks2.36K decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion364 decks2.36K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion356 decks2.36K decks
-14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion336 decks2.36K decks
-22%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion335 decks2.36K decks
-9%synergy
Scatter Arc
14%inclusion332 decks2.36K decks
14%synergy
Eject
14%inclusion135 decks972 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion323 decks2.36K decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion294 decks2.19K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion232 decks1.78K decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion292 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion269 decks2.18K decks
7%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
12%inclusion90 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion278 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion273 decks2.36K decks
-9%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
11%inclusion129 decks1.17K decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
41%inclusion978 decks2.36K decks
35%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
40%inclusion934 decks2.36K decks
33%synergy
Artful Dodge
35%inclusion818 decks2.36K decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
34%inclusion812 decks2.36K decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion702 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion681 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Immolating Gyre
28%inclusion666 decks2.36K decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion650 decks2.36K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion647 decks2.36K decks
-11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion458 decks1.77K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion595 decks2.36K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion550 decks2.36K decks
23%synergy
Deep Analysis
23%inclusion537 decks2.36K decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
22%inclusion521 decks2.36K decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
22%inclusion519 decks2.36K decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion444 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
20%inclusion470 decks2.36K decks
19%synergy
Slip Through Space
18%inclusion423 decks2.36K decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion401 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion380 decks2.36K decks
11%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
16%inclusion372 decks2.36K decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion364 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion359 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
15%inclusion352 decks2.36K decks
13%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion263 decks1.77K decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion327 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion327 decks2.36K decks
13%synergy
Bond of Insight
14%inclusion320 decks2.36K decks
13%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion314 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion312 decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion308 decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion306 decks2.36K decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion282 decks2.36K decks
-11%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion276 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion271 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion266 decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion183 decks1.64K decks
11%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion109 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion248 decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.3%inclusion219 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Crash Through
9.1%inclusion216 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.0%inclusion88 decks974 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.0%inclusion212 decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.9%inclusion211 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.8%inclusion207 decks2.36K decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.7%inclusion205 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.2%inclusion195 decks2.36K decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.8%inclusion184 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Wash Out
7.2%inclusion171 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.1%inclusion168 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion852 decks2.36K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion493 decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion454 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion328 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion272 decks2.36K decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion241 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion232 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion227 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.9%inclusion211 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.2%inclusion195 decks2.36K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.6%inclusion180 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion136 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion110 decks1.97K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
24%inclusion565 decks2.36K decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
20%inclusion470 decks2.36K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion311 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion273 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.4%inclusion154 decks1.64K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion221 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.0%inclusion212 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.0%inclusion188 decks2.36K decks
-8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.8%inclusion184 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.4%inclusion176 decks2.36K decks
-13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.9%inclusion140 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.3%inclusion125 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.8%inclusion160 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.4%inclusion151 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.2%inclusion120 decks1.92K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion1.02K decks2.36K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion961 decks2.36K decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion358 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion323 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion242 decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion125 decks1.23K decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion203 decks2.04K decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.3%inclusion35 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.0%inclusion165 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
7.0%inclusion165 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion162 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.8%inclusion160 decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion141 decks2.36K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.02K decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.76K decks2.36K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion1.64K decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion1.49K decks2.36K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.01K decks2.36K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion779 decks2.36K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion176 decks740 decks
19%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion541 decks2.36K decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion536 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion451 decks2.36K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion369 decks2.36K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion289 decks2.36K decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion233 decks2.36K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion163 decks2.36K decks
0%synergy
Star Compass
6.3%inclusion149 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.0%inclusion143 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion2.33K decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.32K decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.06K decks2.36K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.71K decks2.36K decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.51K decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion1.27K decks2.36K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
51%inclusion1.19K decks2.36K decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion1.17K decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion1.14K decks2.36K decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion997 decks2.36K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion986 decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion901 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion859 decks2.36K decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion816 decks2.36K decks
14%synergy
Silundi Vision
32%inclusion755 decks2.36K decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion752 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion661 decks2.36K decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion526 decks2.04K decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion574 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion574 decks2.36K decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion544 decks2.36K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion540 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion444 decks2.05K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion430 decks2.05K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion248 decks1.40K decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion396 decks2.36K decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion328 decks2.36K decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion327 decks2.36K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion321 decks2.36K decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion248 decks2.04K decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion285 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion278 decks2.36K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion235 decks2.36K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion211 decks2.36K decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.5%inclusion200 decks2.36K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion196 decks2.36K decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.2%inclusion194 decks2.36K decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.8%inclusion160 decks2.04K decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.8%inclusion184 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion180 decks2.36K decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion137 decks2.19K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.8%inclusion137 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.8%inclusion137 decks2.36K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion134 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.4%inclusion127 decks2.36K decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.3%inclusion126 decks2.36K decks
-5%synergy