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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Soul Immolation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
82%inclusion53 decks65 decks
74%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Confluence
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
55%synergy
Spell Swindle
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
54%synergy
Lórien Revealed
58%inclusion38 decks65 decks
52%synergy
Fact or Fiction
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
48%synergy
Desertion
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Gravitic Punch
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
44%synergy
Rewind
49%inclusion32 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Aetherize
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
75%inclusion49 decks65 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion36 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Haughty Djinn
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Unwind
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
42%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
29%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion31 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Mystical Tutor
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
25%synergy
Force of Will
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Wizards of Thay
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Spark Double
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Marang River Regent
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Spellseeker
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Kinetic Augur
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Unexpected Windfall
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
32%synergy
Consider
46%inclusion30 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion28 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
37%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
42%inclusion27 decks65 decks
39%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Fire
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
14%synergy
Aetherspouts
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Practical Research
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Silundi Vision
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Chemister's Insight
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
-13%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Bolt Bend
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
17%synergy
School Daze
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Access Denied
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Force of Negation
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Drown in Dreams
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
19%synergy
Soul Read
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Thought Scour
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Demand Answers
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Evacuation
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Fling
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Eject
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-21%synergy
Elminster's Simulacrum
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Solve the Equation
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Time Warp
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Immolating Gyre
25%inclusion16 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Artful Dodge
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Enter the Enigma
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Capture of Jingzhou
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Stock Up
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Epic Experiment
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Slip Through Space
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Storm
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Traumatize
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Boon of the Wish-Giver
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Experimental Overload
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Full Throttle
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Day
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Bond of Insight
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Curse of the Swine
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Pirate's Prize
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Bribery
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Winged Boots
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Glamdring
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Insight Engine
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
29%inclusion19 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
26%inclusion17 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
60%inclusion39 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion35 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Rogue's Passage
31%inclusion20 decks65 decks
17%synergy
Urza's Saga
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
19%synergy
Arena of Glory
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Witch's Clinic
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
15%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-1%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Homeward Path
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion55 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
72%inclusion47 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
45%inclusion29 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Mana Crypt
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-14%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.2%inclusion4 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion63 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
-3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion61 decks65 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion58 decks65 decks
41%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion57 decks65 decks
73%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion51 decks65 decks
35%synergy
Scalding Tarn
77%inclusion50 decks65 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion48 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion46 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Thundering Falls
66%inclusion43 decks65 decks
45%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion40 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
52%inclusion34 decks65 decks
28%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
51%inclusion33 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
38%inclusion25 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
37%inclusion24 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
35%inclusion23 decks65 decks
26%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion22 decks65 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
-11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion21 decks65 decks
23%synergy
Sundering Eruption
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
28%inclusion18 decks65 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
23%inclusion15 decks65 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion13 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
-22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion12 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion11 decks65 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Mana Confluence
12%inclusion8 decks65 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
-6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion7 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
-5%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy