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
33%inclusion6 decks18 decks
32%synergy
Impolite Entrance
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Unwelcome Sprite
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Chandra's Ignition
87%inclusion75 decks86 decks
80%synergy
Fact or Fiction
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
71%synergy
Mystic Confluence
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Gravitic Punch
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
66%synergy
Spell Swindle
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
62%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
60%synergy
Rogue's Passage
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Big Score
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Artful Dodge
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Unwind
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Frantic Search
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Aetherize
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
50%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Lórien Revealed
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Rewind
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Soul's Fire
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Crackling Drake
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Wizards of Thay
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
-1%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Anger
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Enigma Drake
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Millikin
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Deranged Assistant
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Marang River Regent
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Professor Zei, Anthropologist
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Bria, Riptide Rogue
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Silundi Vision
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Practical Research
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Consider
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Soul Read
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Drown in Dreams
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Chemister's Insight
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Confounding Riddle
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Aetherspouts
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
24%synergy
School Daze
30%inclusion12 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Desertion
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Thought Scour
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Intrude on the Mind
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Bolt Bend
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-27%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Access Denied
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Evacuation
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Scatter Arc
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Sokka's Haiku
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Scattered Thoughts
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Return the Favor
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
15%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Fling
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Rain of Revelation
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Decaying Time Loop
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Run for Your Life
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Shadow Rift
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Slip Out the Back
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Eject
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Domineering Will
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-30%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Pirate's Pillage
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Sundering Eruption
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Traumatize
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Deep Analysis
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Immolating Gyre
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Spoils
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Slip Through Space
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Pirate's Prize
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
20%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Cut Your Losses
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Pore Over the Pages
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Enter the Enigma
19%inclusion13 decks69 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Summons of Saruman
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Waltz of Rage
16%inclusion11 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
15%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Bond of Insight
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Overload
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Quiet Speculation
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Seize the Storm
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Wash Out
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Day
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Crash Through
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Winged Boots
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Glamdring
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-14%synergy
Runechanter's Pike
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Palantír of Orthanc
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Double Vision
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Search for Azcanta
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Aqueous Form
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Witch's Clinic
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
-18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sonic Screwdriver
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Star Compass
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion86 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion70 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
77%inclusion66 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Silundi Vision
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
44%inclusion34 decks77 decks
39%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion31 decks77 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
34%inclusion26 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion17 decks63 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
13%inclusion10 decks77 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Demolition Field
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Beyeen Veil
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy