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Melek, Izzet Paragon
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureWeird Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1366 Current Rank
#1268 Last Week
#1153 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Izzet Paragon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.

Feed the Flames Feed the Flames
+2% Synergy $0.11
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+2% Synergy $1.16
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
0% Synergy $0.39
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
0% Synergy $0.15
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-5% Synergy $17.77

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+38% Synergy $0.25
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+35% Synergy $0.56
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+28% Synergy $19.96
Telling Time Telling Time
+28% Synergy $0.26
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+28% Synergy $1.10
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+27% Synergy $0.33
Seething Song Seething Song
+26% Synergy $12.99
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+26% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+25% Synergy $1.35
Reverberate Reverberate
+25% Synergy $2.86

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.

Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+23% Synergy $1.69
Ponder Ponder
+18% Synergy $1.40
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $2.95
Preordain Preordain
+16% Synergy $0.57
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+12% Synergy $2.59
Opt Opt
+9% Synergy $0.22
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+9% Synergy $2.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.44
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.09
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $15.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-4% Synergy $43.27
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $13.61
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $68.34
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $13.71
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $58.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-13% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+21% Synergy $0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+17% Synergy $2.31
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.25
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+15% Synergy $0.10
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+15% Synergy $0.55
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.38
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+12% Synergy $6.98
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.63
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+11% Synergy $11.51
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.15
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+11% Synergy $0.50
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.21
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $1.99
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $3.15
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.11
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+9% Synergy $0.19
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+7% Synergy $5.26
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+7% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+7% Synergy $0.16
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.34
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $5.46
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+6% Synergy $0.62
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.06
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+3% Synergy $9.69
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+3% Synergy $5.05
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+3% Synergy $0.30
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+2% Synergy $3.69
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+2% Synergy $0.57
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+1% Synergy $0.24
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+1% Synergy $0.27
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $14.19
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+1% Synergy $8.04
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+1% Synergy $0.19
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0% Synergy $5.33
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
0% Synergy $0.18
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
0% Synergy $1.67
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-1% Synergy $0.90
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $2.22
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $26.90
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-1% Synergy $25.79
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-2% Synergy $0.29
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
-2% Synergy $2.31
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-2% Synergy $5.14
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.52
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-3% Synergy $0.21
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-4% Synergy $9.44
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $27.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.

Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+23% Synergy $0.91
High Tide High Tide
+21% Synergy $0.94
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+19% Synergy $0.40
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.11
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+16% Synergy $3.71
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+15% Synergy $0.27
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+13% Synergy $0.28
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.63
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+12% Synergy $0.25
Turnabout Turnabout
+12% Synergy $0.28
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+11% Synergy $11.82
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+11% Synergy $4.08
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+11% Synergy $0.16
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+10% Synergy $4.34
Shock Shock
+10% Synergy $0.18
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $3.19
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+9% Synergy $0.53
Counterflux Counterflux
+9% Synergy $0.46
Twincast Twincast
+9% Synergy $4.99
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+8% Synergy $0.15
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.15
Reiterate Reiterate
+7% Synergy $15.44
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+7% Synergy $0.30
Big Score Big Score
+6% Synergy $0.99
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.43
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+6% Synergy $0.19
Impulse Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.23
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.47
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+3% Synergy $2.26
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.27
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.28
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.32
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.51
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.74
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-1% Synergy $0.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $6.43
Consider Consider
-2% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $50.42
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.93
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-5% Synergy $1.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $66.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $1.39
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+18% Synergy $0.16
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+14% Synergy $0.45
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+13% Synergy $0.26
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy $4.57
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+10% Synergy $4.13
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.24
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+9% Synergy $7.86
Banefire Banefire
+9% Synergy $0.63
See the Truth See the Truth
+9% Synergy $0.54
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+8% Synergy $0.36
Portent Portent
+8% Synergy $0.28
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+8% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+7% Synergy $2.56
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+7% Synergy $2.87
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+7% Synergy $0.71
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.20
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+7% Synergy $0.14
Boltwave Boltwave
+6% Synergy $1.96
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+6% Synergy $0.32
Fireball Fireball
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+6% Synergy $0.44
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $12.28
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+5% Synergy $5.60
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+5% Synergy $0.30
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+5% Synergy $0.31
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+5% Synergy $5.23
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+4% Synergy $0.09
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+4% Synergy $0.15
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $13.24
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.44
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+4% Synergy $0.14
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+3% Synergy $1.09
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+3% Synergy $5.67
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.22
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.29
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $2.72
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+1% Synergy $4.35
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
0% Synergy $0.74
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
0% Synergy $0.61
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-1% Synergy $3.80
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-1% Synergy $0.24
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $31.34
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $1.22
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-4% Synergy $5.98
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.37
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $5.37

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $39.43
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+16% Synergy $9.84
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+15% Synergy $24.11
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.93
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.80
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+5% Synergy $0.42
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+4% Synergy $11.96
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $15.81
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+3% Synergy $20.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+18% Synergy $0.36
Double Vision Double Vision
+13% Synergy $0.48
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+11% Synergy $0.27
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+6% Synergy $0.60
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.48
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+4% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $4.91
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $2.27
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $9.71
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $2.66
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
0% Synergy $0.71
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
0% Synergy $3.27
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.22
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $7.85
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.63
Curiosity Curiosity
-20% Synergy $0.74

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+20% Synergy $1.15
Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+4% Synergy $2.09
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+1% Synergy $11.99
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-2% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+23% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $4.49
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.48
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+6% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.30
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.46
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.53
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.21
Restless Spire Restless Spire
0% Synergy $0.44
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-3% Synergy $1.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $8.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $24.44

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+5% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.86
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.05
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $3.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-15% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+17% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+14% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.22
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+10% Synergy $0.26
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.30
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+5% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+4% Synergy $0.40
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+4% Synergy $0.82
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.51
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.46
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $13.78
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $31.34
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.20
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-3% Synergy $4.03
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-3% Synergy $1.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.48
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.28
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $30.79
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $10.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $30.46
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.46
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.09
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $24.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.05
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-11% Synergy $5.43
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.23
Training Center Training Center
-14% Synergy $13.53
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-14% Synergy $4.12
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-15% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.40
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.29

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