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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mirrorform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Impolite Entrance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lavaleaper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
69%inclusion170 decks248 decks
61%synergy
Mystic Confluence
63%inclusion157 decks248 decks
59%synergy
Spell Swindle
61%inclusion152 decks248 decks
56%synergy
Fact or Fiction
62%inclusion154 decks248 decks
55%synergy
Big Score
71%inclusion177 decks248 decks
49%synergy
Lórien Revealed
54%inclusion135 decks248 decks
48%synergy
Rewind
47%inclusion116 decks248 decks
40%synergy
Unwind
44%inclusion108 decks248 decks
37%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
40%inclusion100 decks248 decks
37%synergy
Gravitic Punch
38%inclusion93 decks248 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
74%inclusion183 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion142 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
54%inclusion135 decks248 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion129 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion121 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion121 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
47%inclusion117 decks248 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion112 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion112 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
45%inclusion112 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion159 decks248 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
48%inclusion119 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion109 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion107 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion93 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
37%inclusion92 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
29%inclusion73 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion79 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
29%inclusion73 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion49 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
24%inclusion43 decks182 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion29 decks135 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Crackling Drake
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion24 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Wizards of Thay
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Enigma Drake
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
10%inclusion15 decks155 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.0%inclusion8 decks100 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.0%inclusion16 decks201 decks
3%synergy
Ledger Shredder
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.4%inclusion11 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Archaeomancer
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.7%inclusion9 decks157 decks
-3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
5.5%inclusion10 decks182 decks
1%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion95 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Desertion
34%inclusion84 decks248 decks
33%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
29%inclusion73 decks248 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion73 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion69 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Practical Research
28%inclusion69 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
27%inclusion68 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
27%inclusion66 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion66 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
26%inclusion64 decks248 decks
25%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
-11%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
-28%synergy
Chemister's Insight
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion61 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Aetherspouts
23%inclusion57 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion56 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion55 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion54 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion52 decks248 decks
-15%synergy
Soul Read
21%inclusion52 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion50 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion49 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion28 decks147 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
14%synergy
School Daze
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Nexus of Fate
17%inclusion43 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
-17%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion39 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion35 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion24 decks184 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
42%inclusion105 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion99 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
34%inclusion84 decks248 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
33%inclusion82 decks248 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion80 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion76 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion72 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
29%inclusion72 decks248 decks
23%synergy
Time Warp
27%inclusion67 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Artful Dodge
27%inclusion66 decks248 decks
25%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion63 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion31 decks146 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Immolating Gyre
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
19%inclusion46 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
12%inclusion28 decks240 decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Temporal Mastery
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion10 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Waltz of Rage
10%inclusion14 decks144 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Bribery
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Expropriate
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Pirate's Prize
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Time Stretch
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion71 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
11%inclusion28 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion27 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Glamdring
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
8.0%inclusion13 decks163 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
21%inclusion53 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion26 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.3%inclusion18 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.4%inclusion10 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion130 decks248 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion130 decks248 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion101 decks248 decks
-9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion93 decks248 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion59 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Arena of Glory
22%inclusion37 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion20 decks100 decks
4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion45 decks248 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion32 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion29 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.3%inclusion23 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion221 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion201 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion184 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion152 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion118 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Chrome Mox
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
19%inclusion12 decks64 decks
15%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion44 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion36 decks248 decks
-10%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion34 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion25 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
8.9%inclusion22 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion19 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.9%inclusion17 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
-4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion230 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Island
93%inclusion230 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion229 decks248 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion229 decks248 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion221 decks248 decks
74%synergy
Training Center
84%inclusion209 decks248 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion208 decks248 decks
53%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
70%inclusion173 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion167 decks248 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion163 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
65%inclusion160 decks248 decks
44%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion130 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion125 decks248 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion103 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
41%inclusion102 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
41%inclusion102 decks248 decks
30%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
39%inclusion97 decks248 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
39%inclusion96 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
39%inclusion46 decks119 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion94 decks248 decks
28%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion92 decks248 decks
28%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
37%inclusion91 decks248 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion81 decks248 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion56 decks172 decks
16%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
31%inclusion77 decks248 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion74 decks248 decks
-14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion49 decks170 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion70 decks248 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
27%inclusion66 decks248 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
25%inclusion62 decks248 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
24%inclusion60 decks248 decks
19%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion52 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
20%inclusion35 decks172 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion48 decks248 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion30 decks170 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion36 decks204 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion42 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion41 decks248 decks
-25%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion40 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion37 decks248 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion33 decks248 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion24 decks248 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.5%inclusion21 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion20 decks248 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.5%inclusion16 decks248 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
6.0%inclusion15 decks248 decks
-8%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion14 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.2%inclusion13 decks248 decks
3%synergy