Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Expensive

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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
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ashling's Command
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
70%inclusion164 decks233 decks
63%synergy
Mystic Confluence
64%inclusion150 decks233 decks
60%synergy
Spell Swindle
61%inclusion143 decks233 decks
56%synergy
Fact or Fiction
62%inclusion144 decks233 decks
55%synergy
Lórien Revealed
55%inclusion128 decks233 decks
49%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion167 decks233 decks
49%synergy
Rewind
48%inclusion112 decks233 decks
41%synergy
Gravitic Punch
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
41%synergy
Unwind
45%inclusion105 decks233 decks
39%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion116 decks233 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
73%inclusion171 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion133 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion130 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion120 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion113 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion113 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
48%inclusion113 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
46%inclusion107 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion100 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
43%inclusion100 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion143 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion110 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion103 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion91 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Mystical Tutor
35%inclusion81 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
27%inclusion63 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
41%inclusion96 decks233 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion59 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion67 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
22%inclusion47 decks217 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion35 decks163 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion47 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Crackling Drake
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion27 decks189 decks
-7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
-17%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Enigma Drake
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.9%inclusion12 decks204 decks
0%synergy
Spellseeker
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
5.5%inclusion12 decks217 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.3%inclusion10 decks188 decks
-3%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sublime Epiphany
39%inclusion90 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Soul's Fire
38%inclusion88 decks233 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion87 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion72 decks204 decks
18%synergy
Desertion
35%inclusion82 decks233 decks
35%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion81 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
33%inclusion77 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
30%inclusion71 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Practical Research
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
28%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Chemister's Insight
28%inclusion66 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
-25%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
27%inclusion64 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion55 decks221 decks
20%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion57 decks233 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherspouts
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Soul Read
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
23%inclusion54 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
23%inclusion53 decks233 decks
22%synergy
Access Denied
23%inclusion53 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion36 decks176 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion43 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
18%inclusion42 decks233 decks
16%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
15%synergy
School Daze
17%inclusion13 decks77 decks
16%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion39 decks233 decks
-16%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
13%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Nexus of Fate
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Rain of Revelation
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
8%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion25 decks219 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
42%inclusion97 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion95 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion81 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
33%inclusion76 decks233 decks
27%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion73 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion68 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Artful Dodge
27%inclusion63 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Time Warp
24%inclusion55 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion48 decks204 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion39 decks175 decks
16%synergy
Immolating Gyre
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
21%inclusion50 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20%inclusion46 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion43 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
17%inclusion40 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
16%inclusion38 decks233 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion17 decks105 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion12 decks103 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Prize
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
-12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Expropriate
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Temporal Mastery
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
2%synergy
Waltz of Rage
8.7%inclusion15 decks173 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
8.4%inclusion12 decks143 decks
4%synergy
Insurrection
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Storm
8.2%inclusion19 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion51 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
11%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Glamdring
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.2%inclusion16 decks195 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion54 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion37 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion26 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion25 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.9%inclusion13 decks189 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
51%inclusion119 decks233 decks
26%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion119 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
44%inclusion103 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
42%inclusion98 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion46 decks202 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion28 decks124 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion47 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion31 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion29 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion28 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion204 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion186 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
72%inclusion167 decks233 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion139 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion104 decks233 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion80 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
25%inclusion21 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
-9%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion33 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion32 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
10%inclusion24 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion23 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.4%inclusion22 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion18 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion14 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.2%inclusion12 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
94%inclusion219 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion218 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion212 decks233 decks
43%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion210 decks233 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion193 decks233 decks
40%synergy
Volcanic Island
82%inclusion190 decks233 decks
66%synergy
Scalding Tarn
81%inclusion189 decks233 decks
50%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
74%inclusion172 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion170 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
68%inclusion158 decks233 decks
47%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion153 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion129 decks233 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
53%inclusion123 decks233 decks
29%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
41%inclusion95 decks233 decks
32%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion58 decks144 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion84 decks233 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion83 decks233 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion72 decks204 decks
18%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion82 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion81 decks233 decks
33%synergy
Misty Rainforest
35%inclusion81 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion78 decks233 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion74 decks233 decks
23%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion72 decks233 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion69 decks233 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion59 decks202 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion65 decks233 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion60 decks233 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
24%inclusion48 decks204 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
22%inclusion52 decks233 decks
17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion49 decks233 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion48 decks233 decks
-4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion45 decks233 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion44 decks233 decks
-22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion38 decks202 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion36 decks233 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion35 decks233 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion34 decks233 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion30 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion27 decks233 decks
4%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
9.0%inclusion21 decks233 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion20 decks233 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion17 decks233 decks
-7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.9%inclusion16 decks233 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion15 decks233 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.6%inclusion13 decks233 decks
-12%synergy