Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Expensive Spellslinger

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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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Sokka's Haiku
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Confluence
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Spell Swindle
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Lórien Revealed
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Fact or Fiction
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
44%synergy
Haughty Djinn
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Rewind
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Unwind
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Crackling Drake
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Enigma Drake
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spark Double
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Marang River Regent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Kinetic Augur
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Desertion
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Soul's Fire
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-25%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Bolt Bend
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Aetherspouts
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Practical Research
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Chemister's Insight
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
9%synergy
School Daze
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fling
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Spellgyre
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Forceful Denial
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-22%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Gravitic Punch
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Solve the Equation
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Artful Dodge
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sundering Eruption
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Immolating Gyre
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Waltz of Rage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Traumatize
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Storm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Double Vision
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Island
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Polluted Delta
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Arid Mesa
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-25%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy