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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Bender's Waterskin
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
88%inclusion74 decks84 decks
81%synergy
Fact or Fiction
79%inclusion66 decks84 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Confluence
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
67%synergy
Gravitic Punch
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
64%synergy
Spell Swindle
67%inclusion56 decks84 decks
62%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
59%synergy
Rogue's Passage
71%inclusion60 decks84 decks
58%synergy
Big Score
77%inclusion65 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Lórien Revealed
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
55%synergy
Artful Dodge
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
83%inclusion70 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Faithless Looting
64%inclusion54 decks84 decks
31%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
47%synergy
Aetherize
61%inclusion51 decks84 decks
49%synergy
Unwind
60%inclusion50 decks84 decks
53%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion49 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Rewind
54%inclusion45 decks84 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion42 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Fire
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Rhystic Study
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Haughty Djinn
36%inclusion30 decks84 decks
29%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
-4%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-10%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
13%inclusion9 decks70 decks
-8%synergy
Anger
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion7 decks63 decks
-1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Millikin
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-21%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Deranged Assistant
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
0%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Soul Read
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Practical Research
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Drown in Dreams
39%inclusion33 decks84 decks
37%synergy
Confounding Riddle
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
33%synergy
Chemister's Insight
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Aetherspouts
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion25 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Desertion
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
19%synergy
School Daze
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Access Denied
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Thought Scour
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-29%synergy
Evacuation
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Scatter Arc
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-12%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion15 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Fling
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Jwari Disruption
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-18%synergy
Shadow Rift
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Rain of Revelation
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Eject
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-19%synergy
Run for Your Life
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Domineering Will
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion9 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-31%synergy
Sorceries
Pirate's Pillage
48%inclusion40 decks84 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
46%inclusion39 decks84 decks
41%synergy
Sundering Eruption
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Immolating Gyre
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
Deep Analysis
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Traumatize
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
28%synergy
Seize the Spoils
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
25%inclusion21 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Pirate's Prize
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
22%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion19 decks84 decks
-16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
21%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Cut Your Losses
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
-17%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion11 decks66 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Summons of Saruman
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Bond of Insight
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
14%inclusion9 decks63 decks
14%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion9 decks74 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-8%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Experimental Overload
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Quiet Speculation
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Storm
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Insurrection
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion28 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Glamdring
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Shadowspear
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-13%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion4 decks70 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Double Vision
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion36 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion29 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Witch's Clinic
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
-6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion77 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion67 decks84 decks
25%synergy
Sol Ring
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
-19%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion55 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion35 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion23 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
12%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
15%inclusion13 decks84 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Star Compass
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion84 decks84 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion78 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion68 decks84 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
77%inclusion65 decks84 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
63%inclusion53 decks84 decks
24%synergy
Silundi Vision
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
50%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
56%inclusion47 decks84 decks
54%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion46 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion43 decks84 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion41 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
46%inclusion34 decks74 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
26%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion34 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion24 decks74 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion27 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion26 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion22 decks84 decks
-15%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion20 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
19%inclusion16 decks84 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion11 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion10 decks74 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
13%inclusion11 decks84 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-9%synergy
Beyeen Veil
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion8 decks84 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
-1%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion7 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
-5%synergy