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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Soul Immolation
15%inclusion19 decks124 decks
14%synergy
Impolite Entrance
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.6%inclusion8 decks142 decks
5%synergy
Ashling's Command
4.4%inclusion23 decks522 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
3.6%inclusion19 decks522 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.65K decks2.48K decks
62%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.64K decks2.48K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.63K decks2.48K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.48K decks2.48K decks
55%synergy
Gravitic Punch
51%inclusion1.27K decks2.48K decks
50%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.79K decks2.48K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.44K decks2.48K decks
46%synergy
Soul's Fire
46%inclusion1.13K decks2.48K decks
43%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.24K decks2.48K decks
43%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.15K decks2.48K decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
72%inclusion1.77K decks2.48K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.41K decks2.48K decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion1.29K decks2.48K decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion1.22K decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
49%inclusion1.20K decks2.48K decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion1.17K decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion1.16K decks2.48K decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
46%inclusion1.14K decks2.48K decks
39%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
45%inclusion1.10K decks2.48K decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion1.05K decks2.48K decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion593 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion467 decks2.48K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion378 decks2.48K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion321 decks2.48K decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion277 decks2.48K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
7.8%inclusion192 decks2.48K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.48K decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion128 decks2.48K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion758 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
30%inclusion748 decks2.48K decks
27%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion721 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
26%inclusion642 decks2.48K decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion502 decks1.96K decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion470 decks1.84K decks
5%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion615 decks2.48K decks
24%synergy
Young Pyromancer
23%inclusion572 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion353 decks1.57K decks
10%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion447 decks2.48K decks
17%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion417 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion410 decks2.48K decks
-12%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion410 decks2.48K decks
16%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion378 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion308 decks2.08K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion338 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion241 decks1.96K decks
5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
12%inclusion285 decks2.48K decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion278 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.2%inclusion227 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.1%inclusion190 decks2.08K decks
5%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion226 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.8%inclusion83 decks947 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
8.0%inclusion198 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.4%inclusion184 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
7.3%inclusion180 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
6.9%inclusion127 decks1.84K decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.7%inclusion166 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.7%inclusion123 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Millikin
6.5%inclusion162 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.3%inclusion157 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
6.1%inclusion150 decks2.48K decks
-8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.0%inclusion94 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
5.9%inclusion147 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.9%inclusion146 decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.5%inclusion137 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
5.4%inclusion22 decks406 decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.4%inclusion133 decks2.48K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Consider
41%inclusion1.01K decks2.48K decks
18%synergy
Practical Research
37%inclusion921 decks2.48K decks
36%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion917 decks2.48K decks
32%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion891 decks2.48K decks
35%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion882 decks2.48K decks
33%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion856 decks2.48K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion781 decks2.48K decks
-21%synergy
Silundi Vision
31%inclusion771 decks2.48K decks
26%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion765 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
31%inclusion763 decks2.48K decks
24%synergy
Desertion
31%inclusion757 decks2.48K decks
30%synergy
Aetherspouts
28%inclusion695 decks2.48K decks
26%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion692 decks2.48K decks
25%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion679 decks2.48K decks
-6%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
26%inclusion645 decks2.48K decks
24%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion640 decks2.48K decks
-18%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion618 decks2.48K decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
23%inclusion577 decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
23%inclusion574 decks2.48K decks
23%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion566 decks2.48K decks
20%synergy
Soul Read
22%inclusion548 decks2.48K decks
22%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion532 decks2.48K decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion416 decks1.97K decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion515 decks2.48K decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion506 decks2.48K decks
-9%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion463 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
18%inclusion456 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion453 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion434 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Confounding Riddle
17%inclusion432 decks2.48K decks
17%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion428 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Rain of Revelation
17%inclusion425 decks2.48K decks
17%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion409 decks2.48K decks
-11%synergy
Seething Song
16%inclusion395 decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion91 decks572 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
15%inclusion383 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion381 decks2.48K decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion365 decks2.48K decks
-21%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion348 decks2.48K decks
-9%synergy
Quick Study
14%inclusion341 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion335 decks2.48K decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion281 decks2.11K decks
9%synergy
Eject
13%inclusion118 decks887 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion225 decks1.70K decks
5%synergy
Scatter Arc
13%inclusion325 decks2.48K decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion316 decks2.48K decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion308 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion260 decks2.10K decks
7%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion281 decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
11%inclusion279 decks2.48K decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion1.05K decks2.48K decks
36%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
38%inclusion952 decks2.48K decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion878 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion846 decks2.48K decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion755 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion744 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
29%inclusion707 decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion697 decks2.48K decks
-10%synergy
Immolating Gyre
28%inclusion681 decks2.48K decks
26%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion631 decks2.48K decks
-9%synergy
Enter the Enigma
25%inclusion430 decks1.69K decks
19%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion562 decks2.48K decks
22%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion433 decks1.97K decks
17%synergy
Deep Analysis
21%inclusion529 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
21%inclusion518 decks2.46K decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion517 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
19%inclusion466 decks2.48K decks
18%synergy
Slip Through Space
19%inclusion460 decks2.48K decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion438 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion429 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion402 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
15%inclusion383 decks2.48K decks
13%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion255 decks1.69K decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion372 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion363 decks2.48K decks
8%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
14%inclusion355 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Prize
14%inclusion345 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion340 decks2.48K decks
13%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion328 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion323 decks2.48K decks
12%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion322 decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion317 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion305 decks2.48K decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion295 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion275 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion173 decks1.56K decks
11%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion272 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion97 decks929 decks
9%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion244 decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.5%inclusion235 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Crash Through
9.4%inclusion232 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion226 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.1%inclusion224 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
9.0%inclusion80 decks889 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion221 decks2.48K decks
-9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion218 decks2.48K decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Time Warp
7.8%inclusion192 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Quantum Misalignment
7.0%inclusion174 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion918 decks2.48K decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion511 decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion508 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
15%inclusion369 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion295 decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion253 decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion252 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion240 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.3%inclusion229 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.2%inclusion204 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.8%inclusion192 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.1%inclusion150 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.7%inclusion108 decks1.89K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
25%inclusion609 decks2.48K decks
21%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
21%inclusion523 decks2.48K decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion317 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion277 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion253 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.4%inclusion147 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.3%inclusion230 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.2%inclusion202 decks2.48K decks
-8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.2%inclusion202 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion200 decks2.48K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.5%inclusion161 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.2%inclusion128 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion94 decks1.84K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion180 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
7.0%inclusion173 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.4%inclusion117 decks1.84K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.33K decks2.48K decks
40%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.48K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion1.01K decks2.48K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion388 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion364 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion254 decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion199 decks1.96K decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion115 decks1.15K decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.7%inclusion191 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.4%inclusion28 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion179 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion176 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion167 decks2.48K decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion145 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.13K decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.86K decks2.48K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion1.73K decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion1.59K decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.07K decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
34%inclusion832 decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion566 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion552 decks2.48K decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
20%inclusion129 decks648 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion466 decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion386 decks2.48K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
11%inclusion281 decks2.48K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion244 decks2.48K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion158 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion150 decks2.48K decks
2%synergy
Star Compass
6.0%inclusion148 decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.44K decks2.48K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.43K decks2.48K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.17K decks2.48K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.78K decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.59K decks2.48K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.31K decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.23K decks2.48K decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion1.23K decks2.48K decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion1.21K decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion1.09K decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion1.04K decks2.48K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion993 decks2.48K decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion886 decks2.48K decks
15%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion882 decks2.48K decks
33%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion789 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
31%inclusion771 decks2.48K decks
26%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion632 decks2.28K decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion642 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion502 decks1.96K decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion622 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion596 decks2.48K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion575 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion433 decks1.97K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion416 decks1.97K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion235 decks1.32K decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion401 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion372 decks2.48K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion341 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion339 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion309 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion308 decks2.48K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion241 decks1.96K decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion251 decks2.48K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion221 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.9%inclusion220 decks2.48K decks
-6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion213 decks2.48K decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion206 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.2%inclusion203 decks2.48K decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.8%inclusion154 decks1.97K decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion189 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion159 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion132 decks2.11K decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.48K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.2%inclusion153 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.6%inclusion139 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.5%inclusion137 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion134 decks2.48K decks
-1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion131 decks2.48K decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.2%inclusion129 decks2.48K decks
-5%synergy