Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Confluence
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Lórien Revealed
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Gravitic Punch
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Big Score
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Fact or Fiction
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Rewind
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Faithless Looting
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Wizards of Thay
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Spellseeker
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Marang River Regent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Crackling Drake
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Muse Seeker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spark Double
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Kinetic Augur
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Anger
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Petrahydrox
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enigma Drake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Gelectrode
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Spellkeeper Weird
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fluxcharger
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Blistercoil Weird
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Kazuul's Fury
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Soul's Fire
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Practical Research
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Desertion
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-20%synergy
Aetherspouts
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Drown in Dreams
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Flashback
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Soul Read
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
School Daze
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Chemister's Insight
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Access Denied
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Rain of Revelation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Domineering Will
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Artful Dodge
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Sundering Eruption
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Immolating Gyre
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Time Warp
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Epic Experiment
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Soul Immolation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Deep Analysis
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Experimental Overload
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Prize
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Seize the Spoils
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Storm
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Visionary's Dance
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Winged Boots
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Homeward Path
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Volcanic Island
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
72%synergy
Training Center
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
43%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Thundering Falls
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Islet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Silundi Vision
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Turbulent Springs
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-24%synergy
Jwari Disruption
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-9%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Beyeen Veil
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy