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
18%inclusion106 decks589 decks
15%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
10%inclusion57 decks590 decks
9%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.1%inclusion25 decks308 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
5.3%inclusion18 decks338 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.65K decks2.47K decks
62%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.64K decks2.47K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.62K decks2.47K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
59%inclusion1.47K decks2.47K decks
54%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.78K decks2.47K decks
50%synergy
Gravitic Punch
51%inclusion1.26K decks2.47K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.43K decks2.47K decks
46%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.24K decks2.47K decks
43%synergy
Soul's Fire
45%inclusion1.11K decks2.47K decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.33K decks2.47K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion1.77K decks2.47K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.40K decks2.47K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion1.29K decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion1.23K decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion1.20K decks2.47K decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion1.17K decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion1.17K decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
46%inclusion1.15K decks2.47K decks
39%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.15K decks2.47K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
44%inclusion1.10K decks2.47K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion594 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion475 decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion380 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion330 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion279 decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
7.9%inclusion196 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
5.7%inclusion140 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion132 decks2.47K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion1.06K decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
30%inclusion752 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Crackling Drake
30%inclusion750 decks2.47K decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion723 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion652 decks2.47K decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion494 decks1.92K decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion458 decks1.79K decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion616 decks2.47K decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
23%inclusion575 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion345 decks1.52K decks
10%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion448 decks2.47K decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion411 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion410 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
16%inclusion408 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion384 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion303 decks2.03K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion339 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion232 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion293 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion277 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.3%inclusion229 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.2%inclusion187 decks2.03K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion224 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.4%inclusion75 decks894 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.0%inclusion198 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.6%inclusion187 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.5%inclusion185 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.8%inclusion122 decks1.79K decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.8%inclusion167 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.7%inclusion121 decks1.79K decks
2%synergy
Millikin
6.6%inclusion162 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.3%inclusion157 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.2%inclusion154 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.47K decks
-8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.1%inclusion92 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
5.9%inclusion147 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.7%inclusion140 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.5%inclusion136 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.4%inclusion134 decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.1%inclusion127 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Consider
40%inclusion1K decks2.47K decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion912 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Practical Research
37%inclusion905 decks2.47K decks
35%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion886 decks2.47K decks
34%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion880 decks2.47K decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion859 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion782 decks2.47K decks
-21%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion763 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion763 decks2.47K decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
31%inclusion761 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion753 decks2.47K decks
30%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion692 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Aetherspouts
28%inclusion687 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion672 decks2.47K decks
-6%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
26%inclusion651 decks2.47K decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion644 decks2.47K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion621 decks2.47K decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
24%inclusion583 decks2.47K decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion571 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion570 decks2.47K decks
21%synergy
Soul Read
22%inclusion541 decks2.47K decks
22%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion538 decks2.47K decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion409 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion512 decks2.47K decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion509 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion462 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion462 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion451 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion437 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion432 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion425 decks2.47K decks
16%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion419 decks2.47K decks
16%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion402 decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion395 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion81 decks510 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion386 decks2.47K decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion379 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion364 decks2.47K decks
-21%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion349 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion345 decks2.47K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion337 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Eject
13%inclusion112 decks834 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion276 decks2.06K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion217 decks1.66K decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion320 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Scatter Arc
13%inclusion315 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion257 decks2.05K decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion307 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion288 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion281 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.47K decks
36%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
38%inclusion937 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion882 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion845 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion763 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion747 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion713 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion700 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
27%inclusion676 decks2.47K decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion420 decks1.64K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion630 decks2.47K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion557 decks2.47K decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion421 decks1.93K decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion521 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion510 decks2.44K decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion508 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion463 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
18%inclusion456 decks2.47K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion447 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion435 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion406 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
15%inclusion382 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion250 decks1.64K decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion376 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion361 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion361 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Prize
14%inclusion341 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion340 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion326 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion323 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion319 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion313 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion302 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion292 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion170 decks1.51K decks
11%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion275 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion96 decks876 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion268 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion242 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion237 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
9.4%inclusion233 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.2%inclusion228 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.2%inclusion77 decks836 decks
7%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.1%inclusion225 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion220 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion217 decks2.47K decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion217 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.7%inclusion215 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion197 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.3%inclusion180 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion929 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion513 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion508 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion375 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion294 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion265 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion258 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion242 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.3%inclusion231 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.3%inclusion205 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.0%inclusion197 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion105 decks1.85K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion614 decks2.47K decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion518 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion313 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion279 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion261 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.5%inclusion143 decks1.51K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.5%inclusion234 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.3%inclusion205 decks2.47K decks
-8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.2%inclusion203 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.2%inclusion203 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion170 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.1%inclusion127 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion91 decks1.79K decks
-3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.1%inclusion125 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion185 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.2%inclusion177 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion113 decks1.79K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.47K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion1.02K decks2.47K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion393 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion370 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion197 decks1.91K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion251 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion106 decks1.10K decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.8%inclusion192 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion178 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion175 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.6%inclusion163 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion144 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.13K decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.86K decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion1.74K decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion1.59K decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion836 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion567 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion550 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion465 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion390 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion276 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion248 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.0%inclusion149 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Star Compass
5.9%inclusion145 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.43K decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.42K decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.16K decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.78K decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion1.60K decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.31K decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.23K decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1.23K decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion1.21K decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion1K decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion882 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion880 decks2.47K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion786 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
31%inclusion761 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion623 decks2.24K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion645 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion494 decks1.92K decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion630 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion606 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion584 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion421 decks1.93K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion409 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion224 decks1.27K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion399 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion376 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion345 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion339 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion315 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion307 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion232 decks1.92K decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion251 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.0%inclusion223 decks2.47K decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion219 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.8%inclusion217 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.4%inclusion207 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.1%inclusion201 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.8%inclusion150 decks1.92K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion189 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.6%inclusion162 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion157 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion130 decks2.06K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.7%inclusion140 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.6%inclusion138 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion137 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion132 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.1%inclusion127 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy