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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Soul Immolation
16%inclusion55 decks339 decks
15%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.4%inclusion29 decks346 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
8.1%inclusion56 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.2%inclusion50 decks691 decks
6%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
3.4%inclusion12 decks354 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
68%inclusion1.57K decks2.33K decks
63%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.54K decks2.33K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
65%inclusion1.51K decks2.33K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.40K decks2.33K decks
55%synergy
Gravitic Punch
52%inclusion1.21K decks2.33K decks
51%synergy
Big Score
73%inclusion1.69K decks2.33K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
59%inclusion1.38K decks2.33K decks
47%synergy
Soul's Fire
48%inclusion1.13K decks2.33K decks
46%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.16K decks2.33K decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
56%inclusion1.29K decks2.33K decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
72%inclusion1.67K decks2.33K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.32K decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion1.17K decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
49%inclusion1.14K decks2.33K decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion1.11K decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Unwind
47%inclusion1.08K decks2.33K decks
41%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
46%inclusion1.08K decks2.33K decks
41%synergy
Chaos Warp
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
39%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion1.06K decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion486 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion389 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion320 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion273 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion227 decks2.33K decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion151 decks2.33K decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion941 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion697 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Crackling Drake
30%inclusion689 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion645 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion510 decks1.98K decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion536 decks2.10K decks
13%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
24%inclusion568 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
23%inclusion545 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion388 decks1.71K decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion523 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion412 decks2.33K decks
16%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
16%inclusion377 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
16%inclusion375 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion348 decks2.33K decks
-14%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion316 decks2.22K decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion325 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion308 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion253 decks2.10K decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion243 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion108 decks1.10K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.4%inclusion219 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.3%inclusion217 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.0%inclusion199 decks2.22K decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.7%inclusion202 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.5%inclusion175 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
7.2%inclusion42 decks580 decks
7%synergy
Millikin
7.2%inclusion167 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.1%inclusion165 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion139 decks1.98K decks
-14%synergy
Deranged Assistant
7.0%inclusion162 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.6%inclusion153 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.6%inclusion130 decks1.98K decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.5%inclusion152 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
5.9%inclusion138 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.8%inclusion98 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.6%inclusion130 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.5%inclusion129 decks2.33K decks
-8%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.5%inclusion129 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.3%inclusion124 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.2%inclusion122 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Practical Research
40%inclusion928 decks2.33K decks
38%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion921 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion888 decks2.33K decks
33%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion847 decks2.33K decks
35%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion837 decks2.33K decks
34%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
34%inclusion801 decks2.33K decks
31%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion759 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Desertion
31%inclusion732 decks2.33K decks
31%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion723 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion706 decks2.33K decks
-22%synergy
Aetherspouts
30%inclusion693 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion693 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion665 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
27%inclusion635 decks2.33K decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion607 decks2.33K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion584 decks2.33K decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion572 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Soul Read
25%inclusion570 decks2.33K decks
24%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
24%inclusion557 decks2.33K decks
22%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion540 decks2.33K decks
21%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion494 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
21%inclusion493 decks2.33K decks
21%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion491 decks2.33K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion441 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion451 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
Rain of Revelation
19%inclusion450 decks2.33K decks
19%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion434 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Confounding Riddle
18%inclusion421 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion421 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion414 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion410 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion407 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion371 decks2.33K decks
-12%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion117 decks737 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion366 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion353 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion349 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Scatter Arc
15%inclusion346 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion338 decks2.33K decks
-21%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion335 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Eject
14%inclusion143 decks1.04K decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion313 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion297 decks2.25K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion241 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion277 decks2.24K decks
7%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
12%inclusion98 decks811 decks
12%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion279 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion273 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion265 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Run for Your Life
11%inclusion258 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
41%inclusion957 decks2.33K decks
35%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
40%inclusion930 decks2.33K decks
34%synergy
Artful Dodge
35%inclusion807 decks2.33K decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
34%inclusion790 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion688 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
29%inclusion666 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Immolating Gyre
28%inclusion657 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion640 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion638 decks2.33K decks
-11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion474 decks1.83K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion566 decks2.33K decks
-10%synergy
Deep Analysis
23%inclusion542 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion532 decks2.33K decks
22%synergy
Seize the Spoils
22%inclusion518 decks2.33K decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
22%inclusion509 decks2.33K decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion455 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
20%inclusion472 decks2.33K decks
20%synergy
Slip Through Space
18%inclusion412 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion381 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
16%inclusion371 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
16%inclusion364 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion363 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
15%inclusion353 decks2.33K decks
14%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion351 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion271 decks1.83K decks
14%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion331 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Bond of Insight
14%inclusion330 decks2.33K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion316 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion308 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion306 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion303 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion294 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion278 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion273 decks2.33K decks
-11%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion270 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion264 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion191 decks1.70K decks
11%synergy
Summons of Saruman
11%inclusion254 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion114 decks1.08K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion212 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Crash Through
9.0%inclusion210 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.8%inclusion92 decks1.04K decks
6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.8%inclusion204 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.6%inclusion201 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion199 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.4%inclusion195 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.1%inclusion189 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Wash Out
7.7%inclusion180 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Time Warp
7.2%inclusion167 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion833 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion475 decks2.33K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion443 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
13%inclusion310 decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion268 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion227 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion226 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.3%inclusion216 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.7%inclusion202 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.0%inclusion185 decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.5%inclusion175 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.5%inclusion112 decks2.03K decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.5%inclusion128 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
23%inclusion540 decks2.33K decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
19%inclusion435 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion316 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion256 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.4%inclusion160 decks1.70K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.9%inclusion208 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.9%inclusion206 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.1%inclusion189 decks2.33K decks
-8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.4%inclusion173 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.3%inclusion170 decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
5.5%inclusion129 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.3%inclusion124 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.5%inclusion151 decks2.33K decks
4%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.1%inclusion121 decks1.98K decks
-6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion997 decks2.33K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion928 decks2.33K decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion342 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion314 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion230 decks2.33K decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion128 decks1.29K decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion207 decks2.10K decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.0%inclusion162 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion38 decks553 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.7%inclusion156 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
6.7%inclusion155 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion151 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion131 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion1.99K decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion1.72K decks2.33K decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
69%inclusion1.61K decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion1.46K decks2.33K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion985 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion751 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
24%inclusion197 decks810 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion542 decks2.33K decks
15%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion522 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion455 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion358 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion295 decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion227 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion165 decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Star Compass
6.6%inclusion154 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion141 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion2.29K decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.28K decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.02K decks2.33K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.69K decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.49K decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion1.27K decks2.33K decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
51%inclusion1.18K decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion1.14K decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion1.10K decks2.33K decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion972 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion962 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion863 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion837 decks2.33K decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion778 decks2.33K decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
33%inclusion759 decks2.33K decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion745 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion678 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion536 decks2.10K decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion551 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion549 decks2.33K decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion526 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion523 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion455 decks2.11K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion441 decks2.11K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion256 decks1.47K decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion393 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion329 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion316 decks2.33K decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion310 decks2.33K decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion253 decks2.10K decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion275 decks2.33K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion273 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion226 decks2.33K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion203 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.6%inclusion201 decks2.33K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion193 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.1%inclusion189 decks2.33K decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.9%inclusion166 decks2.10K decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion171 decks2.33K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion170 decks2.33K decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.4%inclusion143 decks2.25K decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.7%inclusion132 decks2.33K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.5%inclusion127 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.5%inclusion127 decks2.33K decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.3%inclusion123 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.1%inclusion118 decks2.33K decks
-5%synergy