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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Sokka's Haiku
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
76%inclusion65 decks86 decks
68%synergy
Mystic Confluence
66%inclusion57 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Spell Swindle
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
56%synergy
Fact or Fiction
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Lórien Revealed
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Deflecting Swat
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Haughty Djinn
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Consider
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Unwind
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Ancient Tomb
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
14%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
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Crackling Drake
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%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
Dragon's Rage Channeler
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
10%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
Spark Double
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Marang River Regent
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%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
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
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Soul's Fire
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-25%synergy
Practical Research
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Bolt Bend
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Aetherspouts
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Chemister's Insight
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Force of Negation
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Drown in Dreams
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
3%synergy
School Daze
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%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
March of Swirling Mist
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Fling
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Quick Study
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Nexus of Fate
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Thought Scour
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Forceful Denial
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Soul Read
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
12%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
28%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Solve the Equation
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Time Warp
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Artful Dodge
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Past in Flames
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Stock Up
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
17%synergy
Immolating Gyre
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
21%inclusion18 decks86 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
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Epic Experiment
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Full Throttle
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%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
Experimental Overload
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Storm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Overpowering Attack
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Insurrection
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%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
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 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
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Double Vision
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Mistrise Village
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Rogue's Passage
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Witch's Clinic
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%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
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion77 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Mana Crypt
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Lotus Petal
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Diamond
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%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
Chromatic Lantern
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
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
76%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion73 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion71 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Thundering Falls
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Flooded Strand
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Silundi Vision
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
18%synergy
City of Brass
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
17%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
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%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
Cavern of Souls
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy