Melek, Reforged Researcher (Commander)

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion64 decks487 decks
11%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
8.0%inclusion39 decks488 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.8%inclusion13 decks190 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
4.0%inclusion9 decks224 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
2.9%inclusion14 decks491 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.66K decks2.47K decks
62%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.64K decks2.47K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.62K decks2.47K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.48K decks2.47K decks
55%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.79K decks2.47K decks
50%synergy
Gravitic Punch
51%inclusion1.26K decks2.47K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.44K decks2.47K decks
47%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.24K decks2.47K decks
43%synergy
Soul's Fire
44%inclusion1.10K decks2.47K decks
42%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.33K decks2.47K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion1.76K decks2.47K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.40K decks2.47K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion1.30K decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion1.22K decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion1.19K decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
48%inclusion1.19K decks2.47K decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion1.19K decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Haughty Djinn
47%inclusion1.16K decks2.47K decks
40%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.14K decks2.47K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.47K decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion595 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion476 decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion380 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion325 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion274 decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion198 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion133 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion761 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
31%inclusion756 decks2.47K decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
30%inclusion736 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
27%inclusion659 decks2.47K decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion488 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion454 decks1.75K decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion628 decks2.47K decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion591 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion339 decks1.46K decks
11%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion450 decks2.47K decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion419 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion415 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion413 decks2.47K decks
16%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
16%inclusion394 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion301 decks2K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion348 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion306 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion229 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
12%inclusion289 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
10%inclusion241 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
10%inclusion192 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.3%inclusion229 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.6%inclusion69 decks807 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.9%inclusion195 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.4%inclusion183 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.4%inclusion182 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.1%inclusion124 decks1.75K decks
-14%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
7.0%inclusion123 decks1.75K decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.0%inclusion172 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Millikin
6.6%inclusion163 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.5%inclusion95 decks1.46K decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.5%inclusion160 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.47K decks
-8%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.0%inclusion149 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion149 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.7%inclusion141 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.5%inclusion135 decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
5.3%inclusion132 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
5.1%inclusion89 decks1.74K decks
4%synergy
Chrome Host Seedshark
5.1%inclusion126 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Spark Double
5.0%inclusion124 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Instants
Consider
41%inclusion1.01K decks2.47K decks
19%synergy
Practical Research
37%inclusion914 decks2.47K decks
35%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion905 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion880 decks2.47K decks
34%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion875 decks2.47K decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion853 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion794 decks2.47K decks
-21%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion769 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion762 decks2.47K decks
24%synergy
Desertion
30%inclusion749 decks2.47K decks
30%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion744 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Access Denied
29%inclusion705 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Aetherspouts
28%inclusion687 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion669 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
27%inclusion662 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion653 decks2.47K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion627 decks2.47K decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
24%inclusion590 decks2.47K decks
23%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion572 decks2.47K decks
21%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion567 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
22%inclusion532 decks2.47K decks
19%synergy
Soul Read
21%inclusion528 decks2.47K decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion401 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion515 decks2.47K decks
-9%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion512 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion467 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion465 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion456 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion429 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion427 decks2.47K decks
16%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion424 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion412 decks2.47K decks
16%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion401 decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion399 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
16%inclusion392 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion64 decks405 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion382 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion361 decks2.47K decks
-20%synergy
Quick Study
15%inclusion360 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion345 decks2.47K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion340 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Eject
14%inclusion102 decks744 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion273 decks2.04K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion209 decks1.60K decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion257 decks2.02K decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion311 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion307 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Scatter Arc
12%inclusion305 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
12%inclusion296 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion282 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion1.05K decks2.47K decks
36%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
37%inclusion925 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion889 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion844 decks2.47K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion778 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion747 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion713 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion705 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
27%inclusion678 decks2.47K decks
26%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion410 decks1.59K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion631 decks2.47K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion560 decks2.47K decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion408 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion509 decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion508 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Seize the Spoils
20%inclusion495 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion469 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
19%inclusion458 decks2.47K decks
18%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion449 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
18%inclusion440 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion407 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion249 decks1.59K decks
15%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
15%inclusion382 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion373 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
15%inclusion370 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion367 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion336 decks2.47K decks
13%synergy
Pirate's Prize
13%inclusion332 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion320 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion313 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion313 decks2.47K decks
12%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion309 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion299 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion298 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion89 decks788 decks
10%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion272 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion157 decks1.46K decks
10%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion260 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion240 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
10%inclusion235 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.5%inclusion234 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Summons of Saruman
9.4%inclusion233 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion226 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.1%inclusion68 decks746 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.8%inclusion218 decks2.47K decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion216 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.47K decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.5%inclusion210 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
8.0%inclusion197 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.5%inclusion185 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion933 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion516 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion504 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion374 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion294 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion271 decks2.47K decks
8%synergy
Glamdring
11%inclusion270 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion246 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion235 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.3%inclusion205 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.1%inclusion199 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Shadowspear
6.2%inclusion154 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.9%inclusion106 decks1.81K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion621 decks2.47K decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
22%inclusion533 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion311 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion286 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion273 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion146 decks1.45K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
10%inclusion247 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.7%inclusion214 decks2.47K decks
-7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.5%inclusion209 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion206 decks2.47K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.0%inclusion172 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.3%inclusion93 decks1.75K decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.6%inclusion188 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.5%inclusion186 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.5%inclusion113 decks1.75K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.08K decks2.47K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion1.03K decks2.47K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion394 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion364 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion194 decks1.88K decks
6%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion253 decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.3%inclusion94 decks1.01K decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
8.0%inclusion198 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.1%inclusion176 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.0%inclusion173 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion157 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion145 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.14K decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion1.87K decks2.47K decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion1.75K decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion1.60K decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion852 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion577 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion551 decks2.47K decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion469 decks2.47K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion384 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion272 decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion255 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.47K decks
2%synergy
Star Compass
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.43K decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.42K decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.15K decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.77K decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.59K decks2.47K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.30K decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.23K decks2.47K decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion1.22K decks2.47K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion1.20K decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion1K decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion885 decks2.47K decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
35%inclusion875 decks2.47K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion792 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
30%inclusion744 decks2.47K decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion615 decks2.23K decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion488 decks1.88K decks
14%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion638 decks2.47K decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
26%inclusion636 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion595 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion593 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion408 decks1.89K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion401 decks1.89K decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion216 decks1.20K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion401 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion373 decks2.47K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion353 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion338 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion314 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion307 decks2.47K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion229 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion256 decks2.47K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.0%inclusion222 decks2.47K decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.7%inclusion216 decks2.47K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.7%inclusion215 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion204 decks2.47K decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.9%inclusion196 decks2.47K decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion191 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.6%inclusion143 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.47K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion128 decks2.04K decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion155 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion142 decks2.47K decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion138 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion136 decks2.47K decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.47K decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.47K decks
0%synergy