Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Upgraded Voltron

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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Divergent Equation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
84%synergy
Fact or Fiction
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
77%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
76%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
68%synergy
Rogue's Passage
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Big Score
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
63%synergy
Artful Dodge
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
59%synergy
Spell Swindle
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
57%synergy
Unwind
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Gravitic Punch
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
41%synergy
Faithless Looting
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
51%synergy
Aetherize
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Lórien Revealed
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
50%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Bolt Bend
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
52%synergy
Consider
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-23%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Intuition
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-18%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Young Pyromancer
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Muse Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Deranged Assistant
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Steamcore Scholar
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-21%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Urabrask
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Generator Servant
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Soul's Fire
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
48%synergy
Practical Research
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
49%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
34%synergy
Aetherspouts
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Soul Read
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
39%synergy
Rain of Revelation
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
38%synergy
Demand Answers
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Confounding Riddle
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Shadow Rift
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
30%synergy
Chemister's Insight
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Drown in Dreams
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
Desertion
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
33%synergy
Evacuation
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Scatter Arc
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
28%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Scour
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Run for Your Life
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Ricochet Trap
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Dismiss
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Out of the Way
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Eject
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Repulse
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Otherworldly Gaze
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-35%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Immolating Gyre
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
43%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Seize the Spoils
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
34%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Traumatize
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
-9%synergy
Slip Through Space
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Pirate's Prize
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Bond of Insight
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Cut Your Losses
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Epic Experiment
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Visions of Ruin
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Wash Out
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Curse of the Swine
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Quiet Speculation
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Summons of Saruman
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Recurring Insight
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Seize the Storm
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Time Warp
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Abstract Performance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Steal the Show
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Charge
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Tunnel Vision
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-10%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Season of Weaving
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Distortion Strike
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-17%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Shadowspear
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Search for Azcanta
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-14%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Burden of Proof
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-6%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-16%synergy
Arena of Glory
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
22%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorpool
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Creativity
89%inclusion16 decks18 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Sol Ring
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
-47%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
21%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Star Compass
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Shivan Reef
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion18 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion17 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion15 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
78%inclusion14 decks18 decks
72%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
27%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
72%inclusion13 decks18 decks
70%synergy
Thundering Falls
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
45%synergy
Steam Vents
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
56%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion11 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion10 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Islet
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
40%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
29%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
25%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-22%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-5%synergy
Beyeen Veil
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-12%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy