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?
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Soul Immolation
16%inclusion31 decks192 decks
15%synergy
Impolite Entrance
7.5%inclusion15 decks200 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
5.9%inclusion34 decks573 decks
5%synergy
Ashling's Command
5.9%inclusion34 decks573 decks
4%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
4.8%inclusion10 decks209 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mystic Confluence
67%inclusion1.62K decks2.43K decks
62%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
66%inclusion1.61K decks2.43K decks
59%synergy
Fact or Fiction
66%inclusion1.59K decks2.43K decks
58%synergy
Spell Swindle
60%inclusion1.44K decks2.43K decks
55%synergy
Gravitic Punch
52%inclusion1.26K decks2.43K decks
51%synergy
Big Score
72%inclusion1.75K decks2.43K decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
58%inclusion1.41K decks2.43K decks
47%synergy
Soul's Fire
47%inclusion1.14K decks2.43K decks
45%synergy
Rewind
50%inclusion1.21K decks2.43K decks
43%synergy
Rogue's Passage
54%inclusion1.32K decks2.43K decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
71%inclusion1.73K decks2.43K decks
30%synergy
Faithless Looting
57%inclusion1.38K decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion1.24K decks2.43K decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion1.19K decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
49%inclusion1.18K decks2.43K decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion1.14K decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
46%inclusion1.12K decks2.43K decks
12%synergy
Unwind
46%inclusion1.12K decks2.43K decks
40%synergy
Haughty Djinn
46%inclusion1.12K decks2.43K decks
39%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
45%inclusion1.10K decks2.43K decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion558 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Jeska's Will
18%inclusion438 decks2.43K decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion361 decks2.43K decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion302 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion256 decks2.43K decks
-11%synergy
Gamble
7.4%inclusion180 decks2.43K decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
5.3%inclusion128 decks2.43K decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Guttersnipe
31%inclusion743 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Crackling Drake
30%inclusion734 decks2.43K decks
28%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
29%inclusion700 decks2.43K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion514 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion479 decks1.88K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion603 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
25%inclusion596 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Young Pyromancer
23%inclusion557 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion365 decks1.61K decks
10%synergy
Enigma Drake
18%inclusion443 decks2.43K decks
17%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
17%inclusion408 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
17%inclusion408 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion390 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
15%inclusion360 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
15%inclusion308 decks2.12K decks
7%synergy
Wizards of Thay
13%inclusion327 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion244 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion272 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
11%inclusion270 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.3%inclusion226 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
9.1%inclusion221 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Eris, Roar of the Storm
9.1%inclusion192 decks2.12K decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.0%inclusion89 decks989 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
7.8%inclusion190 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
7.4%inclusion179 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.0%inclusion132 decks1.88K decks
-14%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
6.9%inclusion168 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Millikin
6.8%inclusion164 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
6.7%inclusion126 decks1.88K decks
2%synergy
Deranged Assistant
6.6%inclusion159 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.5%inclusion158 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
6.1%inclusion147 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.9%inclusion144 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
5.9%inclusion95 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
5.9%inclusion27 decks458 decks
5%synergy
Electrostatic Field
5.8%inclusion141 decks2.43K decks
-8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion140 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Kinetic Augur
5.7%inclusion139 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
5.5%inclusion133 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Sprite Dragon
5.2%inclusion127 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Consider
41%inclusion988 decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Practical Research
38%inclusion918 decks2.43K decks
36%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
37%inclusion903 decks2.43K decks
32%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion878 decks2.43K decks
34%synergy
Chemister's Insight
36%inclusion873 decks2.43K decks
35%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
35%inclusion837 decks2.43K decks
32%synergy
Silundi Vision
32%inclusion769 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion759 decks2.43K decks
-22%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion752 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Desertion
31%inclusion747 decks2.43K decks
30%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion727 decks2.43K decks
24%synergy
Aetherspouts
29%inclusion697 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion678 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Access Denied
28%inclusion672 decks2.43K decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion633 decks2.43K decks
-18%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
25%inclusion613 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
25%inclusion605 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion581 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Fling
23%inclusion564 decks2.43K decks
21%synergy
Soul Read
23%inclusion555 decks2.43K decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
23%inclusion547 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion513 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion424 decks2.01K decks
4%synergy
Drown in Dreams
21%inclusion505 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion491 decks2.43K decks
-9%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion456 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Thought Scour
19%inclusion449 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion434 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Confounding Riddle
18%inclusion431 decks2.43K decks
17%synergy
Rain of Revelation
18%inclusion430 decks2.43K decks
17%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion428 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion416 decks2.43K decks
15%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion399 decks2.43K decks
-11%synergy
School Daze
16%inclusion100 decks621 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion382 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion376 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion373 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion349 decks2.43K decks
-21%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion344 decks2.43K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion335 decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Scatter Arc
13%inclusion327 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Eject
13%inclusion125 decks929 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion287 decks2.15K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion231 decks1.74K decks
5%synergy
Quick Study
13%inclusion317 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion267 decks2.14K decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion293 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion291 decks2.43K decks
-8%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
11%inclusion78 decks697 decks
11%synergy
Hurl into History
11%inclusion269 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.43K decks
36%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
39%inclusion941 decks2.43K decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion848 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Artful Dodge
34%inclusion833 decks2.43K decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion724 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Windfall
30%inclusion716 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Immolating Gyre
28%inclusion678 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion677 decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion676 decks2.43K decks
-10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
26%inclusion444 decks1.73K decks
19%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion619 decks2.43K decks
-9%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
23%inclusion560 decks2.43K decks
22%synergy
Deep Analysis
22%inclusion534 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion441 decks2.01K decks
17%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
22%inclusion522 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Seize the Spoils
21%inclusion520 decks2.43K decks
16%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
19%inclusion470 decks2.43K decks
19%synergy
Slip Through Space
18%inclusion443 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion421 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
17%inclusion402 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion389 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
16%inclusion378 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Waltz of Rage
15%inclusion260 decks1.73K decks
15%synergy
Curse of the Swine
15%inclusion361 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion347 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Prize
14%inclusion347 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
14%inclusion340 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Traumatize
14%inclusion333 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion325 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion319 decks2.43K decks
12%synergy
Seize the Storm
13%inclusion318 decks2.43K decks
12%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion316 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion297 decks2.43K decks
-10%synergy
Epic Experiment
12%inclusion286 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion276 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Cut Your Losses
11%inclusion271 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion177 decks1.60K decks
10%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
11%inclusion103 decks971 decks
9%synergy
Summons of Saruman
10%inclusion247 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
9.2%inclusion224 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.2%inclusion222 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.0%inclusion218 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
9.0%inclusion218 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion217 decks2.43K decks
-9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
8.8%inclusion82 decks931 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion212 decks2.43K decks
-13%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.6%inclusion209 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion192 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Time Warp
7.2%inclusion175 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
7.0%inclusion170 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion886 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion502 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion486 decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
14%inclusion351 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Winged Boots
12%inclusion287 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Glamdring
10%inclusion251 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion243 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion236 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.9%inclusion217 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
8.5%inclusion205 decks2.43K decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
7.7%inclusion187 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Shadowspear
6.0%inclusion146 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.6%inclusion108 decks1.93K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
24%inclusion584 decks2.43K decks
20%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
20%inclusion497 decks2.43K decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion320 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
11%inclusion277 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion235 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.5%inclusion151 decks1.60K decks
4%synergy
Fiery Inscription
9.3%inclusion226 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.0%inclusion194 decks2.43K decks
-8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.8%inclusion190 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.7%inclusion188 decks2.43K decks
-12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.3%inclusion129 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion96 decks1.88K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
6.8%inclusion166 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.7%inclusion163 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion118 decks1.88K decks
-6%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
44%inclusion1.06K decks2.43K decks
18%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion993 decks2.43K decks
-8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion379 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion342 decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Witch's Clinic
10%inclusion251 decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion120 decks1.19K decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion200 decks2K decks
6%synergy
Restless Spire
7.5%inclusion182 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
7.2%inclusion175 decks2.43K decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.0%inclusion170 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.0%inclusion30 decks430 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion168 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion144 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion2.09K decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion1.81K decks2.43K decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion1.70K decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion1.54K decks2.43K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion1.03K decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion806 decks2.43K decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion549 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion547 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion150 decks696 decks
18%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion459 decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion379 decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
12%inclusion286 decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion241 decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion162 decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Star Compass
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.1%inclusion149 decks2.43K decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion2.39K decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion2.38K decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion2.12K decks2.43K decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion1.75K decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion1.55K decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion1.29K decks2.43K decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion1.22K decks2.43K decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion1.18K decks2.43K decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion1.18K decks2.43K decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion1.04K decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
42%inclusion1.02K decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion949 decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
36%inclusion878 decks2.43K decks
34%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion857 decks2.43K decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion775 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Silundi Vision
32%inclusion769 decks2.43K decks
26%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion644 decks2.32K decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion514 decks2K decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion609 decks2.43K decks
-6%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion600 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion568 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion559 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
22%inclusion441 decks2.01K decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion424 decks2.01K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion241 decks1.36K decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion404 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion347 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion332 decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion331 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion296 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion244 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion293 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion244 decks2.43K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion215 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.6%inclusion209 decks2.43K decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.4%inclusion204 decks2.43K decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.2%inclusion200 decks2.43K decks
-6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.9%inclusion159 decks2K decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.9%inclusion192 decks2.43K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion185 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.2%inclusion133 decks2.15K decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.1%inclusion148 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.0%inclusion146 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.9%inclusion144 decks2.43K decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.7%inclusion139 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.3%inclusion129 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
5.3%inclusion129 decks2.43K decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.2%inclusion125 decks2.43K decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion124 decks2.43K decks
-5%synergy