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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sokka's Haiku
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
77%inclusion62 decks81 decks
69%synergy
Mystic Confluence
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
60%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
55%synergy
Lórien Revealed
57%inclusion46 decks81 decks
51%synergy
Fact or Fiction
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Unwind
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
45%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
44%synergy
Haughty Djinn
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Rewind
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Consider
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
34%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
38%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Underworld Breach
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
33%inclusion14 decks43 decks
25%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Guttersnipe
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Crackling Drake
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Marang River Regent
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Kinetic Augur
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Temur Battle Rage
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Desertion
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
36%synergy
Seething Song
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Soul's Fire
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-23%synergy
Access Denied
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Aetherspouts
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Chemister's Insight
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Snap
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Practical Research
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Lightning Bolt
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-17%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
School Daze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fling
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Nexus of Fate
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Trip Up
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Soul Read
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Forceful Denial
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Windfall
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Gravitic Punch
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
36%inclusion29 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Solve the Equation
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Sundering Eruption
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
29%synergy
Time Warp
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Artful Dodge
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Past in Flames
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Slip Through Space
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Immolating Gyre
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Full Throttle
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Traumatize
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Experimental Overload
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Seize the Storm
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Season of Weaving
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Insurrection
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Winged Boots
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Glamdring
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Double Vision
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Arena of Glory
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Mana Crypt
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion79 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion77 decks81 decks
80%synergy
Steam Vents
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion71 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Training Center
85%inclusion69 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
62%inclusion50 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion42 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Arid Mesa
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
35%synergy
Wooded Foothills
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion30 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Sundering Eruption
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Silundi Vision
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-25%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy