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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Flashback
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Divergent Equation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
89%inclusion17 decks19 decks
85%synergy
Fact or Fiction
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
77%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
77%synergy
Rogue's Passage
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
66%synergy
Big Score
89%inclusion17 decks19 decks
65%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
64%synergy
Spell Swindle
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
58%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
58%synergy
Gravitic Punch
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
57%synergy
Artful Dodge
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
48%synergy
Aetherize
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
51%synergy
Lórien Revealed
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Rewind
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
51%synergy
Soul's Fire
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
50%synergy
Practical Research
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Gifts Ungiven
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-24%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Intuition
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Pinnacle Monk
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Haughty Djinn
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Guttersnipe
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Muse Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Drake
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Deranged Assistant
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Katara, Waterbending Master
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Steamcore Scholar
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Generator Servant
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Wonder
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-22%synergy
Scavenged Brawler
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Duelist of the Mind
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-15%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
68%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
66%synergy
Bolt Bend
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Consider
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Aetherspouts
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
40%synergy
Rain of Revelation
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Soul Read
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
36%synergy
Demand Answers
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Confounding Riddle
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Shadow Rift
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Thought Scour
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
28%synergy
Chemister's Insight
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Drown in Dreams
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
Desertion
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
31%synergy
Evacuation
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Scatter Arc
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-9%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Run for Your Life
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Ricochet Trap
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Dismiss
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Out of the Way
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-31%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Dig Through Time
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Redirect Lightning
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
13%synergy
Laughing Mad
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Eject
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Fling
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-27%synergy
Sorceries
Sundering Eruption
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Immolating Gyre
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
41%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
37%synergy
Seize the Spoils
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Traumatize
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Bond of Insight
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Pirate's Prize
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
25%synergy
Slip Through Space
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Cut Your Losses
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Steal the Show
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Epic Experiment
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-10%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Quiet Speculation
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Visions of Ruin
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Wash Out
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Enter the Enigma
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-18%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Recurring Insight
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Seize the Storm
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Time Warp
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Soul Immolation
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Relm's Sketching
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Charge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Tunnel Vision
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-11%synergy
Lock and Load
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Seize the Day
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Device
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Witchbane Orb
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Surveyor's Scope
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Plate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Monument to Endurance
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Search for Azcanta
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Double Vision
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Cloak of Mists
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Warstorm Surge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Collective Restraint
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-14%synergy
Secrets of the Dead
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Footfall Crater
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Burden of Proof
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Arena of Glory
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
-3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Witch's Clinic
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-3%synergy
Ghost Quarter
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Hanweir Battlements
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Hall of the Bandit Lord
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorpool
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Palace
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Cascading Cataracts
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
79%inclusion15 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
44%inclusion7 decks16 decks
38%synergy
Sol Ring
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
-49%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Star Compass
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Lens
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sisay's Ring
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion19 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion19 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion18 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
95%inclusion18 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Sulfur Falls
84%inclusion16 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Silundi Vision
74%inclusion14 decks19 decks
68%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
68%inclusion13 decks19 decks
66%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Falls
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
42%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion12 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
58%inclusion11 decks19 decks
52%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion10 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
47%inclusion9 decks19 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
42%inclusion8 decks19 decks
37%synergy
Valakut Awakening
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
27%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
23%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
19%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-19%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Beyeen Veil
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Cave
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Demolition Field
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy