Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander) - Voltron

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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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Sokka's Haiku
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Chakra Meditation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
89%inclusion72 decks81 decks
82%synergy
Fact or Fiction
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
73%synergy
Mystic Confluence
72%inclusion58 decks81 decks
67%synergy
Gravitic Punch
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
63%synergy
Spell Swindle
67%inclusion54 decks81 decks
62%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
64%inclusion52 decks81 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
70%inclusion57 decks81 decks
57%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion63 decks81 decks
56%synergy
Artful Dodge
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
54%synergy
Lórien Revealed
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
32%synergy
Aetherize
63%inclusion51 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Blasphemous Act
60%inclusion49 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
59%inclusion48 decks81 decks
46%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion47 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Rewind
56%inclusion45 decks81 decks
48%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion43 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
51%inclusion41 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Haughty Djinn
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Crackling Drake
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion10 decks67 decks
-6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Enigma Drake
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-21%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Deranged Assistant
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
0%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Soul's Fire
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Practical Research
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
47%synergy
Consider
43%inclusion35 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Soul Read
42%inclusion34 decks81 decks
42%synergy
Drown in Dreams
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
37%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
21%synergy
School Daze
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Desertion
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
33%synergy
Chemister's Insight
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
31%synergy
Confounding Riddle
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
31%inclusion25 decks81 decks
30%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Aetherspouts
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
27%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Thought Scour
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Scatter Arc
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
-30%synergy
Evacuation
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
21%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Demand Answers
22%inclusion18 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
22%inclusion16 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
19%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Fling
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Eject
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion14 decks74 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Rift
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
17%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
-19%synergy
Jwari Disruption
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Run for Your Life
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Domineering Will
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion8 decks62 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-32%synergy
Sorceries
Pirate's Pillage
47%inclusion38 decks81 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
46%inclusion37 decks81 decks
40%synergy
Sundering Eruption
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion31 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Immolating Gyre
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Deep Analysis
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
24%synergy
Traumatize
28%inclusion23 decks81 decks
28%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Slip Through Space
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Pirate's Prize
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
23%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
22%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Cut Your Losses
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Enter the Enigma
18%inclusion11 decks62 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion10 decks62 decks
16%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Epic Experiment
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Bond of Insight
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Experimental Overload
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Seize the Storm
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-13%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
10%inclusion7 decks71 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Stock Up
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion28 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Winged Boots
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Glamdring
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
7.5%inclusion5 decks67 decks
6%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion14 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Double Vision
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion27 decks81 decks
-16%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
23%inclusion19 decks81 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Clinic
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-7%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion76 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion65 decks81 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion56 decks81 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion16 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion81 decks81 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion81 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion75 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
84%inclusion68 decks81 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
79%inclusion64 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
65%inclusion53 decks81 decks
26%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
49%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
54%inclusion44 decks81 decks
52%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion40 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion39 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion36 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
37%synergy
Thundering Falls
41%inclusion33 decks81 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion32 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion27 decks71 decks
21%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion26 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
31%inclusion22 decks71 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion24 decks81 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion22 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion21 decks81 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion20 decks81 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion15 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
16%inclusion13 decks81 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion10 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion11 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion9 decks71 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
8.6%inclusion7 decks81 decks
6%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
4%synergy
Beyeen Veil
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
6%synergy