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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Tablet of Discovery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
73%synergy
Lórien Revealed
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Confluence
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Spell Swindle
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Fact or Fiction
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Gravitic Punch
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Big Score
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Unwind
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Desertion
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Haughty Djinn
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion35 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Baral, Chief of Compliance
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Wizards of Thay
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Muse Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Spark Double
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Spellseeker
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Enigma Drake
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Drake
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Marang River Regent
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Petrahydrox
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Spellkeeper Weird
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Gelectrode
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Fluxcharger
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Consider
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Fire
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Seething Song
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Practical Research
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Silundi Vision
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Aetherspouts
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Bolt Bend
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Chemister's Insight
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
School Daze
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Soul Read
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Evacuation
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Access Denied
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Hieroglyphic Illumination
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-13%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Rain of Revelation
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Hurl into History
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Forceful Denial
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Fling
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Artful Dodge
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Solve the Equation
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Immolating Gyre
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Time Warp
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Epic Experiment
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Slip Through Space
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
12%synergy
Soul Immolation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seize the Day
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Prize
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Experimental Overload
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Bribery
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Winged Boots
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Shadowspear
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Glamdring
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Insight Engine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Search for Azcanta
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Rogue's Passage
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Homeward Path
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion41 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Chrome Mox
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Crypt
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
86%inclusion43 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Volcanic Island
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
65%synergy
Training Center
80%inclusion40 decks50 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
74%inclusion37 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Thundering Falls
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
51%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Islet
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Wooded Foothills
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Mine
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy