Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.16
$0.16Legendary 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
#1322
Current Rank
#1145
Last Week
#1130
Last Month
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.
Feed the Flames+4% Synergy
$0.10
Spinerock Tyrant+3% Synergy
$2.46
Swat Away+2% Synergy
$0.12
Ashling's Command+1% Synergy
$0.39
Hexing Squelcher-2% Synergy
$16.81
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.
Goblin Electromancer+39% Synergy
$0.20
Jace's Sanctum+36% Synergy
$0.71
Twinning Staff+28% Synergy
$24.41
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.07
Thousand-Year Storm+28% Synergy
$0.89
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.25
Seething Song+27% Synergy
$9.71
Epic Experiment+26% Synergy
$0.33
Reverberate+25% Synergy
$2.59
Brainstorm+24% Synergy
$1.29
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Mana Geyser+24% Synergy
$1.58
Ponder+19% Synergy
$1.29
Lightning Bolt+18% Synergy
$1.76
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.58
Storm-Kiln Artist+12% Synergy
$2.38
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
$1.97
Opt+8% Synergy
$0.12
Frantic Search+7% Synergy
$0.42
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$1.60
Chaos Warp-2% Synergy
$0.47
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+13% Synergy
$14.79
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$40.86
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
$42.23
Ancient Tomb-6% Synergy
$98.84
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$62.72
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$13.17
Gamble-10% Synergy
$10.73
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
$53.63
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$45.55
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+21% Synergy
$0.50
Baral, Chief of Compliance+17% Synergy
$2.34
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.18
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.09
Stormcatch Mentor+14% Synergy
$0.49
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.52
Veyran, Voice of Duality+12% Synergy
$7.03
Murmuring Mystic+12% Synergy
$3.32
Harmonic Prodigy+11% Synergy
$9.57
Wizards of Thay+11% Synergy
$1.57
Mocking Sprite+11% Synergy
$0.09
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+11% Synergy
$0.40
Hypersonic Dragon+10% Synergy
$0.20
Crackling Drake+9% Synergy
$0.10
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.19
Archmage of Runes+8% Synergy
$3.54
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.23
Archaeomancer+7% Synergy
$0.20
Najal, the Storm Runner+7% Synergy
$0.10
Nivix Guildmage+7% Synergy
$0.26
Electrostatic Field+6% Synergy
$5.66
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$4.94
Charmbreaker Devils+6% Synergy
$0.19
Aquatic Alchemist+5% Synergy
$0.06
Erebor Flamesmith+3% Synergy
$0.23
Thunderclap Drake+3% Synergy
$10.15
Ral, Monsoon Mage+3% Synergy
$4.18
Alania, Divergent Storm+3% Synergy
$0.20
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$13.19
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$3.32
Gelectrode+2% Synergy
$0.64
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+1% Synergy
$6.51
Third Path Iconoclast+1% Synergy
$0.21
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.24
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$14.77
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.16
Jori En, Ruin Diver0% Synergy
$1.44
Ovika, Enigma Goliath0% Synergy
$0.18
Coruscation Mage-1% Synergy
$1.30
Vivi Ornitier-1% Synergy
$22.06
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-1% Synergy
$23.98
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.29
Firebrand Archer-2% Synergy
$0.14
Kessig Flamebreather-2% Synergy
$2.88
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-2% Synergy
$1.24
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$5.54
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.86
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-4% Synergy
$8.15
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-4% Synergy
$0.19
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$20.98
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+24% Synergy
$0.70
High Tide+22% Synergy
$1.03
Brainsurge+18% Synergy
$0.39
Comet Storm+16% Synergy
$3.17
Izzet Charm+15% Synergy
$0.22
Expansion // Explosion+15% Synergy
$0.16
Galvanic Iteration+13% Synergy
$0.26
Narset's Reversal+13% Synergy
$2.30
Fact or Fiction+13% Synergy
$0.16
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.24
Pyretic Ritual+11% Synergy
$12.38
Desperate Ritual+11% Synergy
$4.51
Teach by Example+11% Synergy
$0.13
Flame of Anor+10% Synergy
$2.49
Electrodominance+10% Synergy
$0.46
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.05
Snap+9% Synergy
$2.41
Counterflux+9% Synergy
$0.49
Twincast+9% Synergy
$4.29
Lightning Strike+8% Synergy
$0.06
Big Score+7% Synergy
$0.86
Abrade+7% Synergy
$0.17
Rewind+7% Synergy
$0.47
Reiterate+7% Synergy
$16.54
Firemind's Foresight+7% Synergy
$0.19
Wild Ricochet+7% Synergy
$0.33
Impulse+6% Synergy
$0.17
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.25
Quick Study+4% Synergy
$0.36
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.14
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$2.96
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.52
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.25
Thrill of Possibility+2% Synergy
$0.12
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.52
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.22
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.78
Unwind+1% Synergy
$1.36
Negate0% Synergy
$0.24
Invert Polarity-1% Synergy
$0.71
Consider-2% Synergy
$0.22
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$0.86
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$52.65
Pongify-4% Synergy
$1.74
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
$1.60
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$7.56
Arcane Denial-11% Synergy
$1.93
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$7.83
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$62.01
An Offer You Can't Refuse-21% Synergy
$2.29
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+18% Synergy
$1.77
Mystic Retrieval+18% Synergy
$0.14
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.44
Grapeshot+13% Synergy
$0.18
Mizzix's Mastery+12% Synergy
$3.83
Past in Flames+11% Synergy
$3.24
Treasure Cruise+9% Synergy
$0.19
Bonus Round+9% Synergy
$6.00
Banefire+9% Synergy
$0.64
See the Truth+9% Synergy
$0.57
Treason of Isengard+9% Synergy
$0.07
Brass's Bounty+8% Synergy
$0.36
Mind's Desire+7% Synergy
$0.74
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$3.40
Rite of Replication+7% Synergy
$0.28
Beacon Bolt+7% Synergy
$0.13
Experimental Overload+7% Synergy
$0.17
Portent+7% Synergy
$0.13
Vandalblast+6% Synergy
$2.27
Boltwave+6% Synergy
$1.95
Personal Tutor+6% Synergy
$5.04
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.12
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.48
Crackle with Power+5% Synergy
$12.56
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.31
Invoke the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.28
Merchant Scroll+4% Synergy
$6.67
Time Warp+4% Synergy
$12.86
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.13
Gandalf's Sanction+4% Synergy
$0.10
Volcanic Vision+4% Synergy
$0.34
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.41
Rise from the Tides+4% Synergy
$0.08
Stitch in Time+3% Synergy
$1.02
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.15
Blasphemous Act+1% Synergy
$0.93
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$2.18
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.17
Elemental Eruption+1% Synergy
$4.94
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.30
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.14
Seize the Spoils0% Synergy
$0.46
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$30.36
Enter the Enigma-1% Synergy
$0.15
Pirate's Pillage-1% Synergy
$0.44
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.30
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$3.18
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$0.97
Faithless Looting-5% Synergy
$0.25
Windfall-14% Synergy
$4.14
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$34.49
Primal Amulet+16% Synergy
$10.68
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$23.29
Mindsplice Apparatus+11% Synergy
$0.51
Sapphire Medallion+6% Synergy
$4.94
Sphinx-Bone Wand+6% Synergy
$0.41
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$10.32
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$17.25
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$19.38
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.23
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.38
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$1.58
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Swarm Intelligence+19% Synergy
$0.30
Double Vision+14% Synergy
$0.54
Arcane Melee+12% Synergy
$0.25
Case of the Ransacked Lab+5% Synergy
$0.51
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.30
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.44
Fiery Inscription+4% Synergy
$0.44
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$11.16
Firemind's Research+4% Synergy
$0.19
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$4.66
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$1.89
Sorcerer Class+1% Synergy
$2.09
Shark Typhoon+1% Synergy
$0.61
Rite of the Dragoncaller0% Synergy
$4.26
Propaganda-1% Synergy
$3.23
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$15.04
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$8.92
Curiosity-20% Synergy
$0.64
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$1.34
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$1.85
Ral, Crackling Wit+2% Synergy
$13.05
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-2% Synergy
$0.25
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+23% Synergy
$0.22
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$5.01
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.20
Madblind Mountain+7% Synergy
$0.47
Desolate Lighthouse+5% Synergy
$0.11
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.11
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.50
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.49
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.11
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.13
Restless Spire+1% Synergy
$0.25
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$3.28
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-3% Synergy
$1.58
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$6.36
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$20.40
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+14% Synergy
$0.77
Commander's Sphere+9% Synergy
$0.17
Izzet Locket+5% Synergy
$0.10
Izzet Cluestone+4% Synergy
$0.15
Gilded Lotus+3% Synergy
$0.88
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.29
Izzet Signet+2% Synergy
$0.33
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.28
Sky Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.21
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
$3.55
Mind Stone-3% Synergy
$0.23
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$5.11
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.71
Midnight Clock-4% Synergy
$0.53
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.04
Talisman of Creativity-14% Synergy
$2.52
Fellwar Stone-15% Synergy
$0.72
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.32
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+17% Synergy
$0.15
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.17
Izzet Boilerworks+13% Synergy
$0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs+12% Synergy
$0.04
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.09
Temple of Epiphany+10% Synergy
$0.15
Prismari Campus+5% Synergy
$0.24
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.09
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.21
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.31
Volatile Fjord+4% Synergy
$0.64
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.52
Island+1% Synergy
$0.15
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$4.93
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$12.73
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$30.36
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.29
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$30.30
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.15
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.14
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$2.66
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.86
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$11.47
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.13
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$16.58
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$14.36
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$15.26
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$25.95
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$8.90
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$26.93
Cascade Bluffs-8% Synergy
$0.55
Riverglide Pathway-8% Synergy
$3.31
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$17.98
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$7.56
Sulfur Falls-10% Synergy
$0.27
Fiery Islet-11% Synergy
$5.61
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.26
Training Center-13% Synergy
$11.91
Stormcarved Coast-13% Synergy
$4.97
Command Tower-14% Synergy
$0.23
Frostboil Snarl-15% Synergy
$0.23
Shivan Reef-16% Synergy
$0.25
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.12
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