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
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
7.5%inclusion36 decks478 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion11 decks176 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
3.8%inclusion8 decks211 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.9%inclusion14 decks481 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.65K decks2.46K decks
63%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.63K decks2.46K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.62K decks2.46K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.47K decks2.46K decks
55%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.78K decks2.46K decks
50%synergy
Gravitic Punch
51%inclusion1.25K decks2.46K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.43K decks2.46K decks
47%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.24K decks2.46K decks
43%synergy
Soul's Fire
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.46K decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.32K decks2.46K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion1.75K decks2.46K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.39K decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion1.29K decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion1.22K decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion1.18K decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion1.18K decks2.46K decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion1.18K decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion1.15K decks2.46K decks
40%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.14K decks2.46K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.46K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion594 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion474 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion377 decks2.46K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion323 decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion272 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion198 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion138 decks2.46K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion133 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion758 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
31%inclusion754 decks2.46K decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion736 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion658 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion453 decks1.74K decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion485 decks1.87K decks
14%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion624 decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion590 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion335 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion448 decks2.46K decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion417 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion414 decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion411 decks2.46K decks
16%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion393 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion300 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion347 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion300 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion226 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion288 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion237 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.5%inclusion189 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.3%inclusion229 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.4%inclusion67 decks798 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.9%inclusion194 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.3%inclusion181 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.3%inclusion180 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion124 decks1.74K decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.0%inclusion172 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.9%inclusion121 decks1.74K decks
3%synergy
Millikin
6.6%inclusion163 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.5%inclusion94 decks1.45K decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion159 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion149 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.0%inclusion148 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.7%inclusion141 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.6%inclusion138 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.4%inclusion134 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.4%inclusion132 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
5.2%inclusion89 decks1.73K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
5.1%inclusion125 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
5.0%inclusion124 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Consider
41%inclusion1.01K decks2.46K decks
19%synergy
Practical Research
37%inclusion912 decks2.46K decks
36%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion902 decks2.46K decks
32%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion877 decks2.46K decks
34%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion871 decks2.46K decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion852 decks2.46K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion791 decks2.46K decks
-21%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion768 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion762 decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion746 decks2.46K decks
30%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion737 decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Access Denied
29%inclusion702 decks2.46K decks
25%synergy
Aetherspouts
28%inclusion687 decks2.46K decks
25%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion668 decks2.46K decks
-7%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
27%inclusion661 decks2.46K decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion651 decks2.46K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion627 decks2.46K decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
24%inclusion589 decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion571 decks2.46K decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion565 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion531 decks2.46K decks
19%synergy
Soul Read
21%inclusion527 decks2.46K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion399 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion513 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion511 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion464 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion462 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion455 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion427 decks2.46K decks
17%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion427 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion422 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion409 decks2.46K decks
16%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion399 decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion396 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion393 decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion62 decks395 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion381 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion359 decks2.46K decks
-20%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion359 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion344 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion339 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Eject
14%inclusion100 decks735 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion272 decks2.03K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion208 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion255 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion309 decks2.46K decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion306 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Scatter Arc
12%inclusion305 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion295 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion281 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.46K decks
36%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
37%inclusion922 decks2.46K decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion885 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion841 decks2.46K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion776 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion745 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion712 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion703 decks2.46K decks
-10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
27%inclusion676 decks2.46K decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion410 decks1.58K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion630 decks2.46K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion559 decks2.46K decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion404 decks1.88K decks
16%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion508 decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion508 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion492 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion468 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
19%inclusion459 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion448 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion441 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion406 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion249 decks1.58K decks
15%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
16%inclusion383 decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion372 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion369 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion366 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion336 decks2.46K decks
13%synergy
Pirate's Prize
13%inclusion329 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion320 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion313 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion310 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion309 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion298 decks2.46K decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion296 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion273 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion86 decks779 decks
9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion156 decks1.45K decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion257 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion240 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion236 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
9.4%inclusion231 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.2%inclusion68 decks737 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.2%inclusion226 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion218 decks2.46K decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion214 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.46K decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.5%inclusion209 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion196 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.5%inclusion185 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion927 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion517 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion502 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion373 decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion292 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion271 decks2.46K decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion269 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion244 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.5%inclusion233 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.3%inclusion204 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.0%inclusion197 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.8%inclusion105 decks1.80K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion620 decks2.46K decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion531 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion309 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion283 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion270 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion146 decks1.44K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion247 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.46K decks
-7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.5%inclusion209 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion205 decks2.46K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion172 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion92 decks1.74K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.6%inclusion188 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.5%inclusion184 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion113 decks1.74K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion1.03K decks2.46K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion394 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion363 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion192 decks1.87K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion252 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion94 decks1K decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
8.0%inclusion197 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion174 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.0%inclusion172 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion154 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion145 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion2.13K decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion1.86K decks2.46K decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion1.74K decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion1.59K decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion850 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion577 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion550 decks2.46K decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion468 decks2.46K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion384 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion268 decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion255 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion157 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion151 decks2.46K decks
2%synergy
Star Compass
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.42K decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.41K decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.14K decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.77K decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.58K decks2.46K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.30K decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.23K decks2.46K decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1.22K decks2.46K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion1.19K decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion1.07K decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion997 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion883 decks2.46K decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion871 decks2.46K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion791 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion737 decks2.46K decks
24%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion610 decks2.22K decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion485 decks1.87K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion637 decks2.46K decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion636 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion595 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion592 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
21%inclusion404 decks1.88K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion399 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion216 decks1.19K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion401 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion372 decks2.46K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion353 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion337 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion313 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion306 decks2.46K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion226 decks1.87K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion257 decks2.46K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.0%inclusion221 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion215 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion214 decks2.46K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion204 decks2.46K decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.9%inclusion195 decks2.46K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.8%inclusion191 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.6%inclusion142 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion128 decks2.03K decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.8%inclusion143 decks2.46K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion138 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion136 decks2.46K decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.46K decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.46K decks
0%synergy