Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.14
$0.14Legendary Creature — Weird Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1192
Current Rank
#1264
Last Week
#1023
Last Month
Links & Decks
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Izzet Paragon.
6 Mana Commanders - EDH Gameplay - Ep 106
Blast from the Past! Toshiro vs Melek vs Tiamat vs Multani EDH / CMDR game play!
Korlash vs Melek vs Zur vs Nekusar EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
![Commander VS S14E7: Sharuum vs Jhoira vs Melek vs Kynaios and Tiro [EDH]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1vD3yLJEw7E/sddefault.jpg)
Commander VS S14E7: Sharuum vs Jhoira vs Melek vs Kynaios and Tiro [EDH]
Thantis vs Grenzo vs Melek vs Lord Windgrace EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
Karador vs Gisa & Geralf vs Selvala vs Melek EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering
![Commander Vs S2E2: Tibor and Lumia vs Kurkesh vs Melek vs Kruphix [MtG: Multiplayer]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HARU08PGxYI/sddefault.jpg)
Commander Vs S2E2: Tibor and Lumia vs Kurkesh vs Melek vs Kruphix [MtG: Multiplayer]
![Commander Versus Series: Mimeoplasm v. Melek v. Maelstrom Wanderer v. Prossh [MTG Multiplayer]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/H3JROxdcaPo/sddefault.jpg)
Commander Versus Series: Mimeoplasm v. Melek v. Maelstrom Wanderer v. Prossh [MTG Multiplayer]
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Orbital Plunge+2% Synergy
$0.05
Zookeeper Mechan+1% Synergy
$0.09
Illvoi Infiltrator+1% Synergy
$0.07
Electro, Assaulting Battery0% Synergy
$6.23
Scour for Scrap0% Synergy
$0.39
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.
Goblin Electromancer+38% Synergy
$0.18
Jace's Sanctum+38% Synergy
$0.62
Twinning Staff+30% Synergy
$6.38
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.15
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.19
Thousand-Year Storm+28% Synergy
$0.42
Epic Experiment+27% Synergy
$0.28
Seething Song+26% Synergy
$5.84
Reverberate+25% Synergy
$2.03
Increasing Vengeance+24% Synergy
$0.51
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Brainstorm+24% Synergy
$1.35
Mana Geyser+24% Synergy
$1.99
Ponder+18% Synergy
$1.32
Lightning Bolt+18% Synergy
$1.06
Preordain+15% Synergy
$0.60
Storm-Kiln Artist+13% Synergy
$1.08
Frantic Search+9% Synergy
$0.44
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
$1.19
Opt+8% Synergy
$0.14
Counterspell0% Synergy
$1.28
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+13% Synergy
$15.17
Cyclonic Rift+3% Synergy
$46.53
Jeska's Will-3% Synergy
$25.32
Ancient Tomb-6% Synergy
$95.04
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$61.91
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$9.41
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
$49.41
Gamble-11% Synergy
$10.53
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$42.10
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$50.96
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$0.38
Baral, Chief of Compliance+18% Synergy
$1.60
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.06
Young Pyromancer+14% Synergy
$0.23
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.54
Harmonic Prodigy+13% Synergy
$11.12
Wizards of Thay+13% Synergy
$0.43
Stormcatch Mentor+12% Synergy
$0.27
Mocking Sprite+12% Synergy
$0.05
Hypersonic Dragon+12% Synergy
$0.18
Murmuring Mystic+11% Synergy
$0.35
Veyran, Voice of Duality+10% Synergy
$6.30
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+10% Synergy
$0.34
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.25
Crackling Drake+8% Synergy
$0.12
Najal, the Storm Runner+8% Synergy
$0.10
Archmage of Runes+7% Synergy
$1.51
Archaeomancer+7% Synergy
$0.27
Nivix Guildmage+7% Synergy
$0.20
Haughty Djinn+6% Synergy
$0.31
Charmbreaker Devils+6% Synergy
$0.17
Aquatic Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.05
Electrostatic Field+5% Synergy
$1.21
Dualcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$3.41
Erebor Flamesmith+4% Synergy
$0.19
Gandalf the Grey+4% Synergy
$0.24
Urabrask+3% Synergy
$14.08
Ral, Monsoon Mage+3% Synergy
$3.53
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$4.41
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$2.59
Unruly Catapult+2% Synergy
$0.16
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.15
Gelectrode+2% Synergy
$0.66
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+1% Synergy
$7.21
Third Path Iconoclast+1% Synergy
$0.29
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$2.69
Thermo-Alchemist0% Synergy
$0.23
Jori En, Ruin Diver0% Synergy
$0.58
Ovika, Enigma Goliath0% Synergy
$0.26
Coruscation Mage-1% Synergy
$0.72
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$1.76
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-1% Synergy
$24.11
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.11
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-2% Synergy
$1.06
Vivi Ornitier-2% Synergy
$28.84
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.58
Firebrand Archer-4% Synergy
$0.15
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-4% Synergy
$7.79
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-4% Synergy
$0.11
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$20.45
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
High Tide+23% Synergy
$1.20
Brainsurge+18% Synergy
$0.25
Comet Storm+17% Synergy
$1.01
Expansion // Explosion+16% Synergy
$0.16
Izzet Charm+14% Synergy
$0.26
Fact or Fiction+14% Synergy
$0.17
Narset's Reversal+13% Synergy
$2.27
Turnabout+13% Synergy
$0.18
Flame of Anor+12% Synergy
$3.96
Galvanic Iteration+12% Synergy
$0.27
Pyretic Ritual+12% Synergy
$5.91
Desperate Ritual+11% Synergy
$2.59
Teach by Example+11% Synergy
$0.15
Snap+10% Synergy
$2.22
Electrodominance+10% Synergy
$0.27
Counterflux+10% Synergy
$0.53
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.72
Twincast+9% Synergy
$3.74
Rewind+8% Synergy
$0.37
Lightning Strike+8% Synergy
$0.09
Reiterate+7% Synergy
$5.49
Firemind's Foresight+7% Synergy
$0.17
Wild Ricochet+7% Synergy
$0.35
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.69
Impulse+5% Synergy
$0.11
Quick Study+5% Synergy
$0.30
Storm King's Thunder+5% Synergy
$0.76
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.28
Abrade+4% Synergy
$0.10
Return the Favor+4% Synergy
$1.47
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.38
Reality Shift+2% Synergy
$0.25
Thrill of Possibility+2% Synergy
$0.08
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.47
Prismari Command+1% Synergy
$0.30
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$1.00
Dig Through Time+1% Synergy
$0.28
Unwind+1% Synergy
$0.95
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.54
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$5.17
Negate-1% Synergy
$0.26
Consider-2% Synergy
$0.44
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$1.34
Chaos Warp-3% Synergy
$0.54
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$44.80
Pongify-5% Synergy
$2.20
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$7.96
Swan Song-10% Synergy
$8.07
Arcane Denial-11% Synergy
$1.81
An Offer You Can't Refuse-19% Synergy
$1.66
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Mystic Retrieval+19% Synergy
$0.15
Serum Visions+18% Synergy
$0.98
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.53
Mizzix's Mastery+13% Synergy
$2.28
Grapeshot+12% Synergy
$0.20
Past in Flames+12% Synergy
$2.86
Treason of Isengard+11% Synergy
$0.08
Bonus Round+10% Synergy
$3.12
Banefire+10% Synergy
$0.58
See the Truth+10% Synergy
$0.32
Treasure Cruise+8% Synergy
$0.22
Brass's Bounty+8% Synergy
$0.28
Mind's Desire+8% Synergy
$0.59
Beacon Bolt+8% Synergy
$0.16
Experimental Overload+8% Synergy
$0.18
Vandalblast+7% Synergy
$3.61
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$0.84
Rite of Replication+7% Synergy
$0.18
Portent+7% Synergy
$0.22
Personal Tutor+6% Synergy
$5.01
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.15
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.43
Spelltwine+6% Synergy
$0.26
Time Warp+5% Synergy
$12.35
Gandalf's Sanction+5% Synergy
$0.09
Volcanic Vision+5% Synergy
$0.24
Invoke the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.30
Rise from the Tides+5% Synergy
$0.07
Doublecast+5% Synergy
$0.17
Boltwave+4% Synergy
$1.96
Crackle with Power+4% Synergy
$5.95
Merchant Scroll+4% Synergy
$8.31
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.15
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.32
Stitch in Time+3% Synergy
$0.89
Blasphemous Act+2% Synergy
$1.88
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$1.91
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.24
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.21
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.25
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.10
Seize the Spoils0% Synergy
$0.38
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$0.92
Enter the Enigma-1% Synergy
$0.17
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$3.92
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$33.69
Faithless Looting-3% Synergy
$0.27
Expressive Iteration-3% Synergy
$0.52
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$0.60
Windfall-15% Synergy
$4.81
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+22% Synergy
$32.55
Primal Amulet+18% Synergy
$7.69
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$20.61
Mindsplice Apparatus+14% Synergy
$0.41
Sphinx-Bone Wand+6% Synergy
$0.41
Sapphire Medallion+5% Synergy
$3.58
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$20.05
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.26
Ruby Medallion+2% Synergy
$7.55
Isochron Scepter+2% Synergy
$17.19
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.54
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Swarm Intelligence+21% Synergy
$0.37
Double Vision+15% Synergy
$0.42
Arcane Melee+13% Synergy
$0.24
Fiery Inscription+5% Synergy
$0.27
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.27
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.58
Case of the Ransacked Lab+4% Synergy
$0.39
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$3.38
Firemind's Research+4% Synergy
$0.20
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$1.93
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$1.39
One with the Multiverse+3% Synergy
$0.96
Sorcerer Class+1% Synergy
$1.40
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
$0.70
Stormchaser's Talent-1% Synergy
$4.01
Rite of the Dragoncaller-1% Synergy
$1.94
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$2.32
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$5.46
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$8.69
Curiosity-19% Synergy
$0.51
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+21% Synergy
$0.88
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.02
Ral, Crackling Wit+1% Synergy
$11.12
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-3% Synergy
$0.24
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+23% Synergy
$0.37
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$1.38
Madblind Mountain+8% Synergy
$0.37
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.15
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.05
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.15
Riptide Laboratory+4% Synergy
$0.46
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.11
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.18
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.23
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$2.59
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$1.73
Mistrise Village-7% Synergy
$5.96
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$18.71
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$0.84
Commander's Sphere+11% Synergy
$0.17
Izzet Locket+6% Synergy
$0.15
Izzet Cluestone+4% Synergy
$0.16
Gilded Lotus+3% Synergy
$1.14
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.20
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.17
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.26
Hedron Archive+1% Synergy
$0.28
Izzet Signet0% Synergy
$0.33
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
$2.69
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$1.15
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$2.95
Mind Stone-4% Synergy
$0.21
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
$0.38
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.39
Fellwar Stone-15% Synergy
$1.38
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.51
Talisman of Creativity-16% Synergy
$1.49
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+17% Synergy
$0.18
Evolving Wilds+15% Synergy
$0.07
Swiftwater Cliffs+13% Synergy
$0.04
Izzet Boilerworks+12% Synergy
$0.32
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.18
Temple of Epiphany+8% Synergy
$0.14
Prismari Campus+6% Synergy
$0.24
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.10
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.37
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.74
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.38
Thriving Isle+3% Synergy
$0.10
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.21
Island+1% Synergy
$0.04
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.06
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$5.05
Ash Barrens0% Synergy
$0.16
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$15.19
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.11
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$30.79
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$2.41
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.25
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$33.69
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.24
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.15
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.58
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$11.43
Volcanic Island-4% Synergy
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$13.79
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$15.64
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$13.48
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$27.34
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$17.87
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$23.48
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$7.96
Riverglide Pathway-8% Synergy
$4.13
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$14.76
Cascade Bluffs-9% Synergy
$0.63
Sulfur Falls-10% Synergy
$0.33
Fiery Islet-10% Synergy
$1.94
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.29
Command Tower-13% Synergy
$0.26
Stormcarved Coast-13% Synergy
$3.37
Training Center-14% Synergy
$10.00
Shivan Reef-15% Synergy
$0.34
Frostboil Snarl-15% Synergy
$0.23
Exotic Orchard-17% Synergy
$0.27
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