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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Soul Immolation
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Ashling's Command
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Impolite Entrance
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
86%inclusion76 decks88 decks
79%synergy
Fact or Fiction
78%inclusion69 decks88 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Confluence
73%inclusion64 decks88 decks
68%synergy
Spell Swindle
69%inclusion61 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Gravitic Punch
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
64%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
66%inclusion58 decks88 decks
61%synergy
Rogue's Passage
74%inclusion65 decks88 decks
60%synergy
Unwind
63%inclusion55 decks88 decks
57%synergy
Aetherize
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
56%synergy
Big Score
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
84%inclusion74 decks88 decks
43%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion57 decks88 decks
32%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Artful Dodge
56%inclusion49 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion47 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Rewind
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Lórien Revealed
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Soul's Fire
49%inclusion43 decks88 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
34%inclusion30 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion13 decks74 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Crackling Drake
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Wizards of Thay
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Anger
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Millikin
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
10%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-22%synergy
Enigma Drake
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Marang River Regent
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
5%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.4%inclusion4 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Soul Read
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
45%synergy
Practical Research
45%inclusion40 decks88 decks
44%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Chemister's Insight
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
36%synergy
Drown in Dreams
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
35%synergy
Consider
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Aetherspouts
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
31%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Confounding Riddle
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
30%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
29%synergy
School Daze
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Evacuation
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Bolt Bend
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Access Denied
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Scatter Arc
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Demand Answers
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
24%synergy
Thought Scour
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Rain of Revelation
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
-33%synergy
Eject
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
-18%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Shadow Rift
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
18%inclusion12 decks66 decks
18%synergy
Run for Your Life
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Jwari Disruption
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-13%synergy
Fling
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Domineering Will
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-21%synergy
Slip Out the Back
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Dig Through Time
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Mystic Retrieval
48%inclusion42 decks88 decks
42%synergy
Sundering Eruption
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Deep Analysis
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
27%synergy
Immolating Gyre
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
29%synergy
Seize the Spoils
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Traumatize
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Slip Through Space
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
20%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Pirate's Prize
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
-16%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
19%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Enter the Enigma
21%inclusion16 decks77 decks
14%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
19%inclusion17 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Cut Your Losses
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Summons of Saruman
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
16%inclusion12 decks74 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Bond of Insight
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-19%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Wash Out
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Experimental Overload
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Epic Experiment
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Quiet Speculation
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Storm
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Day
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Distortion Strike
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
-14%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
0%synergy
Crash Through
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion29 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Winged Boots
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
7%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Glamdring
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion12 decks88 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion38 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion28 decks88 decks
-17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
20%inclusion17 decks84 decks
16%synergy
Witch's Clinic
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion79 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion60 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion56 decks88 decks
-23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion37 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
27%inclusion24 decks88 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion19 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion18 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
17%inclusion15 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion88 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion83 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
80%inclusion70 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
77%inclusion68 decks88 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
60%inclusion53 decks88 decks
17%synergy
Silundi Vision
59%inclusion52 decks88 decks
54%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion46 decks88 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
51%inclusion45 decks88 decks
49%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion44 decks88 decks
10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
36%synergy
Steam Vents
40%inclusion35 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion33 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
39%inclusion34 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion33 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion32 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion31 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion27 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion26 decks88 decks
-11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion21 decks88 decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion20 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion14 decks88 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion11 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion10 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Beyeen Veil
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Hidden Grotto
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-4%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Polluted Delta
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
-5%synergy