Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.15
$0.15Legendary 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
#1288
Current Rank
#1481
Last Week
#1074
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.
Ashling's Command+2% Synergy
$15.00
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+2% Synergy
$5.90
Airship Engine Room+1% Synergy
$0.09
Bender's Waterskin0% Synergy
$0.35
Fire Nation Palace0% Synergy
$1.70
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+36% Synergy
$0.52
Twinning Staff+28% Synergy
$27.10
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.11
Thousand-Year Storm+28% Synergy
$0.71
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.23
Seething Song+27% Synergy
$8.01
Epic Experiment+26% Synergy
$0.32
Reverberate+25% Synergy
$2.30
Brainstorm+25% Synergy
$1.13
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Mana Geyser+23% Synergy
$1.54
Ponder+18% Synergy
$1.29
Lightning Bolt+18% Synergy
$1.26
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.46
Storm-Kiln Artist+12% Synergy
$1.25
Frantic Search+8% Synergy
$0.39
Opt+8% Synergy
$0.10
Archmage Emeritus+8% Synergy
$0.95
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$1.15
Chaos Warp-3% Synergy
$0.37
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+12% Synergy
$13.37
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$37.99
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
$30.65
Ancient Tomb-6% Synergy
$89.88
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$63.77
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$11.26
Gamble-10% Synergy
$9.42
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
$49.78
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$40.43
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$0.59
Baral, Chief of Compliance+17% Synergy
$2.23
Young Pyromancer+14% Synergy
$0.19
Bloodwater Entity+14% Synergy
$0.05
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.55
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.46
Wizards of Thay+12% Synergy
$0.95
Mocking Sprite+12% Synergy
$0.06
Veyran, Voice of Duality+11% Synergy
$4.92
Harmonic Prodigy+11% Synergy
$9.66
Murmuring Mystic+11% Synergy
$0.76
Hypersonic Dragon+11% Synergy
$0.17
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+10% Synergy
$0.31
Crackling Drake+9% Synergy
$0.11
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.20
Archmage of Runes+8% Synergy
$2.76
Archaeomancer+8% Synergy
$0.27
Najal, the Storm Runner+8% Synergy
$0.06
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.22
Nivix Guildmage+7% Synergy
$0.27
Electrostatic Field+6% Synergy
$6.58
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$4.35
Charmbreaker Devils+6% Synergy
$0.16
Aquatic Alchemist+5% Synergy
$0.06
Erebor Flamesmith+3% Synergy
$0.18
Ral, Monsoon Mage+3% Synergy
$3.19
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$12.76
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$8.54
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$3.11
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+1% Synergy
$5.19
Third Path Iconoclast+1% Synergy
$0.27
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.21
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$15.99
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.13
Unruly Catapult+1% Synergy
$0.18
Jori En, Ruin Diver0% Synergy
$1.36
Ovika, Enigma Goliath0% Synergy
$0.22
Coruscation Mage-1% Synergy
$1.41
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$2.46
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-1% Synergy
$24.21
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.36
Vivi Ornitier-2% Synergy
$22.48
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-2% Synergy
$1.13
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$6.87
Firebrand Archer-3% Synergy
$0.16
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$2.18
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-4% Synergy
$7.76
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-4% Synergy
$0.15
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$21.78
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+24% Synergy
$0.59
High Tide+22% Synergy
$0.89
Brainsurge+18% Synergy
$0.93
Comet Storm+16% Synergy
$1.41
Izzet Charm+15% Synergy
$0.23
Expansion // Explosion+15% Synergy
$0.12
Galvanic Iteration+13% Synergy
$0.24
Fact or Fiction+13% Synergy
$0.12
Narset's Reversal+12% Synergy
$1.87
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.23
Pyretic Ritual+11% Synergy
$8.73
Desperate Ritual+11% Synergy
$3.50
Teach by Example+11% Synergy
$0.12
Flame of Anor+10% Synergy
$2.49
Electrodominance+10% Synergy
$0.37
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.02
Snap+9% Synergy
$2.71
Counterflux+9% Synergy
$0.52
Twincast+9% Synergy
$4.29
Rewind+8% Synergy
$0.42
Lightning Strike+8% Synergy
$0.10
Reiterate+7% Synergy
$11.04
Firemind's Foresight+7% Synergy
$0.18
Wild Ricochet+7% Synergy
$0.34
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.71
Abrade+6% Synergy
$0.12
Impulse+5% Synergy
$0.06
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.29
Quick Study+4% Synergy
$0.35
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.24
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.11
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.36
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.28
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$2.22
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.20
Unexpected Windfall+2% Synergy
$2.10
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.17
Unwind+2% Synergy
$1.13
Negate0% Synergy
$0.24
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.80
Untimely Malfunction-1% Synergy
$6.15
Consider-2% Synergy
$0.30
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$0.68
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$45.37
Pongify-5% Synergy
$1.53
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$8.62
Arcane Denial-11% Synergy
$1.55
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$7.39
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$48.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
$2.29
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+18% Synergy
$1.55
Mystic Retrieval+18% Synergy
$0.17
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.45
Grapeshot+12% Synergy
$0.25
Mizzix's Mastery+12% Synergy
$3.14
Past in Flames+11% Synergy
$3.25
Treasure Cruise+9% Synergy
$0.19
Bonus Round+9% Synergy
$5.27
Banefire+9% Synergy
$0.58
See the Truth+9% Synergy
$0.58
Treason of Isengard+9% Synergy
$0.11
Brass's Bounty+8% Synergy
$0.30
Mind's Desire+8% Synergy
$0.84
Beacon Bolt+8% Synergy
$0.16
Experimental Overload+8% Synergy
$0.12
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$3.48
Portent+7% Synergy
$0.13
Vandalblast+6% Synergy
$2.28
Rite of Replication+6% Synergy
$0.22
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.11
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.46
Crackle with Power+5% Synergy
$9.17
Boltwave+5% Synergy
$2.23
Personal Tutor+5% Synergy
$4.73
Time Warp+5% Synergy
$12.67
Gandalf's Sanction+5% Synergy
$0.08
Volcanic Vision+5% Synergy
$0.29
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.30
Invoke the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.36
Merchant Scroll+4% Synergy
$7.17
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.09
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.38
Rise from the Tides+4% Synergy
$0.08
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$1.84
Stitch in Time+2% Synergy
$0.95
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.17
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.15
Elemental Eruption+1% Synergy
$1.46
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.22
Blasphemous Act0% Synergy
$1.44
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.07
Seize the Spoils0% Synergy
$0.40
Gitaxian Probe-1% Synergy
$3.12
Enter the Enigma-1% Synergy
$0.17
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.29
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$32.59
Faithless Looting-4% Synergy
$0.28
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$0.76
Rite of Flame-4% Synergy
$5.63
Windfall-14% Synergy
$3.75
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$33.67
Primal Amulet+17% Synergy
$8.55
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$22.30
Mindsplice Apparatus+12% Synergy
$0.50
Sapphire Medallion+6% Synergy
$4.52
Sphinx-Bone Wand+5% Synergy
$0.41
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$9.56
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$17.15
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$17.68
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.18
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$3.86
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$1.38
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Swarm Intelligence+20% Synergy
$0.33
Double Vision+14% Synergy
$0.48
Arcane Melee+12% Synergy
$0.23
Fiery Inscription+5% Synergy
$0.37
Case of the Ransacked Lab+5% Synergy
$0.41
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.30
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.48
Firemind's Research+4% Synergy
$0.18
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$6.99
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$1.13
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
$7.03
Sorcerer Class+2% Synergy
$1.64
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
$0.58
Rite of the Dragoncaller0% Synergy
$3.35
Propaganda-1% Synergy
$2.67
Stormchaser's Talent-1% Synergy
$13.05
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$19.63
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$8.99
Curiosity-20% Synergy
$0.55
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$0.98
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$1.77
Ral, Crackling Wit+1% Synergy
$8.26
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-3% Synergy
$0.22
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+23% Synergy
$0.22
Mystic Sanctuary+16% Synergy
$6.69
Madblind Mountain+8% Synergy
$0.43
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.18
Desolate Lighthouse+5% Synergy
$0.09
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.13
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.51
Lonely Sandbar+3% Synergy
$0.07
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.43
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.14
Restless Spire+1% Synergy
$0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$1.33
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$2.27
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$5.67
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$19.12
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$1.02
Commander's Sphere+9% Synergy
$0.14
Izzet Locket+5% Synergy
$0.13
Izzet Cluestone+5% Synergy
$0.09
Gilded Lotus+3% Synergy
$0.84
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Signet+2% Synergy
$0.29
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.26
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.18
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
$3.27
Hedron Archive0% Synergy
$0.23
Mind Stone-3% Synergy
$0.19
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$3.63
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$1.22
Midnight Clock-4% Synergy
$0.41
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.27
Talisman of Creativity-15% Synergy
$1.53
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.35
Fellwar Stone-16% Synergy
$0.85
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+17% Synergy
$0.16
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.08
Izzet Boilerworks+13% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs+12% Synergy
$0.06
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.11
Temple of Epiphany+9% Synergy
$0.10
Prismari Campus+5% Synergy
$0.24
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.10
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.35
Volatile Fjord+4% Synergy
$0.65
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.15
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.28
Thriving Isle+2% Synergy
$0.07
Island+1% Synergy
$0.08
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$4.63
Ash Barrens0% Synergy
$0.09
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$12.67
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.36
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$31.41
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$2.47
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.15
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$32.59
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.14
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$2.18
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$11.77
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.16
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$12.78
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$15.51
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$13.73
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$24.71
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$16.93
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$25.27
Riverglide Pathway-8% Synergy
$3.51
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$17.93
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$8.62
Cascade Bluffs-9% Synergy
$0.46
Sulfur Falls-11% Synergy
$0.25
Fiery Islet-11% Synergy
$4.85
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.25
Stormcarved Coast-13% Synergy
$3.88
Command Tower-14% Synergy
$0.19
Training Center-14% Synergy
$10.91
Frostboil Snarl-15% Synergy
$0.20
Shivan Reef-16% Synergy
$0.21
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.13
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