Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.28
$0.28Legendary 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
#1366
Current Rank
#1268
Last Week
#1153
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+2% Synergy
$0.11
Spinerock Tyrant+2% Synergy
$1.16
Ashling's Command0% Synergy
$0.39
Enraged Flamecaster0% Synergy
$0.15
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+38% Synergy
$0.25
Jace's Sanctum+35% Synergy
$0.56
Twinning Staff+28% Synergy
$19.96
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.26
Thousand-Year Storm+28% Synergy
$1.10
Guttersnipe+27% Synergy
$0.33
Seething Song+26% Synergy
$12.99
Epic Experiment+26% Synergy
$0.35
Brainstorm+25% Synergy
$1.35
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+23% Synergy
$1.69
Ponder+18% Synergy
$1.40
Lightning Bolt+18% Synergy
$2.95
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.57
Storm-Kiln Artist+12% Synergy
$2.59
Opt+9% Synergy
$0.22
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
$2.00
Frantic Search+8% Synergy
$0.44
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$2.09
Chaos Warp-1% Synergy
$0.51
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+11% Synergy
$15.76
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$41.18
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
$43.27
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$13.61
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$68.34
Gamble-10% Synergy
$13.71
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$58.42
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+21% Synergy
$0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance+17% Synergy
$2.31
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.25
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.10
Melek, Reforged Researcher+15% Synergy
$0.55
Stormcatch Mentor+14% Synergy
$0.38
Veyran, Voice of Duality+12% Synergy
$6.98
Murmuring Mystic+12% Synergy
$0.63
Harmonic Prodigy+11% Synergy
$11.51
Mocking Sprite+11% Synergy
$0.15
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+11% Synergy
$0.50
Hypersonic Dragon+11% Synergy
$0.21
Wizards of Thay+10% Synergy
$1.99
Archmage of Runes+9% Synergy
$3.15
Crackling Drake+9% Synergy
$0.11
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.19
Electrostatic Field+7% Synergy
$5.26
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.27
Archaeomancer+7% Synergy
$0.36
Najal, the Storm Runner+7% Synergy
$0.16
Nivix Guildmage+7% Synergy
$0.34
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$5.46
Charmbreaker Devils+6% Synergy
$0.62
Aquatic Alchemist+5% Synergy
$0.06
Erebor Flamesmith+3% Synergy
$0.32
Thunderclap Drake+3% Synergy
$9.69
Ral, Monsoon Mage+3% Synergy
$5.05
Alania, Divergent Storm+3% Synergy
$0.30
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$3.69
Gelectrode+2% Synergy
$0.57
Third Path Iconoclast+1% Synergy
$0.24
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.27
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$14.19
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$8.04
The Emperor of Palamecia+1% Synergy
$0.19
Niv-Mizzet, Parun0% Synergy
$5.33
Ovika, Enigma Goliath0% Synergy
$0.18
Jori En, Ruin Diver0% Synergy
$1.67
Coruscation Mage-1% Synergy
$0.90
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$2.22
Vivi Ornitier-1% Synergy
$26.90
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-1% Synergy
$25.79
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$0.97
Firebrand Archer-2% Synergy
$0.29
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-2% Synergy
$2.31
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$5.14
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.52
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-3% Synergy
$0.21
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-4% Synergy
$9.44
Birgi, God of Storytelling-5% Synergy
$27.54
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+23% Synergy
$0.91
High Tide+21% Synergy
$0.94
Brainsurge+19% Synergy
$0.40
Izzet Charm+16% Synergy
$0.11
Comet Storm+16% Synergy
$3.71
Expansion // Explosion+15% Synergy
$0.27
Galvanic Iteration+13% Synergy
$0.28
Narset's Reversal+12% Synergy
$2.63
Fact or Fiction+12% Synergy
$0.25
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.28
Pyretic Ritual+11% Synergy
$11.82
Desperate Ritual+11% Synergy
$4.08
Teach by Example+11% Synergy
$0.16
Flame of Anor+10% Synergy
$4.34
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.18
Snap+9% Synergy
$3.19
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.53
Counterflux+9% Synergy
$0.46
Twincast+9% Synergy
$4.99
Lightning Strike+8% Synergy
$0.15
Abrade+7% Synergy
$0.15
Reiterate+7% Synergy
$15.44
Wild Ricochet+7% Synergy
$0.30
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.99
Rewind+6% Synergy
$0.43
Firemind's Foresight+6% Synergy
$0.19
Impulse+5% Synergy
$0.20
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.23
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.30
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.47
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$2.26
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.30
Thrill of Possibility+2% Synergy
$0.27
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.28
Unwind+2% Synergy
$1.32
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.51
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.74
Negate0% Synergy
$0.06
Invert Polarity-1% Synergy
$0.71
Untimely Malfunction-1% Synergy
$6.43
Consider-2% Synergy
$0.29
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$0.72
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$50.42
Pongify-4% Synergy
$1.93
Muddle the Mixture-5% Synergy
$1.97
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$8.05
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$2.03
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$8.38
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$66.45
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+18% Synergy
$1.39
Mystic Retrieval+18% Synergy
$0.16
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.45
Grapeshot+13% Synergy
$0.26
Mizzix's Mastery+12% Synergy
$4.57
Past in Flames+10% Synergy
$4.13
Treasure Cruise+9% Synergy
$0.24
Bonus Round+9% Synergy
$7.86
Banefire+9% Synergy
$0.63
See the Truth+9% Synergy
$0.54
Brass's Bounty+8% Synergy
$0.36
Portent+8% Synergy
$0.28
Treason of Isengard+8% Synergy
$0.18
Vandalblast+7% Synergy
$2.56
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$2.87
Mind's Desire+7% Synergy
$0.71
Beacon Bolt+7% Synergy
$0.20
Experimental Overload+7% Synergy
$0.14
Boltwave+6% Synergy
$1.96
Rite of Replication+6% Synergy
$0.32
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.15
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.44
Crackle with Power+5% Synergy
$12.28
Personal Tutor+5% Synergy
$5.60
Volcanic Vision+5% Synergy
$0.30
Invoke the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.31
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.31
Mystic Speculation+5% Synergy
$5.23
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.09
Gandalf's Sanction+4% Synergy
$0.15
Time Warp+4% Synergy
$13.24
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.44
Rise from the Tides+4% Synergy
$0.14
Stitch in Time+3% Synergy
$1.09
Merchant Scroll+3% Synergy
$5.67
Curse of the Swine+2% Synergy
$0.22
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.29
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$2.72
Elemental Eruption+1% Synergy
$4.35
Blasphemous Act0% Synergy
$0.74
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.26
Seize the Spoils0% Synergy
$0.61
Gitaxian Probe-1% Synergy
$3.80
Enter the Enigma-1% Synergy
$0.24
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.38
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$31.34
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$1.22
Rite of Flame-4% Synergy
$5.98
Faithless Looting-5% Synergy
$0.37
Windfall-13% Synergy
$5.37
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$39.43
Primal Amulet+16% Synergy
$9.84
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$24.11
Mindsplice Apparatus+10% Synergy
$0.93
Sapphire Medallion+6% Synergy
$5.80
Sphinx-Bone Wand+5% Synergy
$0.42
Ruby Medallion+4% Synergy
$11.96
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$15.81
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$20.07
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.28
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.56
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.85
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Swarm Intelligence+18% Synergy
$0.36
Double Vision+13% Synergy
$0.48
Arcane Melee+11% Synergy
$0.27
Case of the Ransacked Lab+6% Synergy
$0.60
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.34
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.40
Fiery Inscription+4% Synergy
$0.48
Firemind's Research+4% Synergy
$0.22
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$4.91
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.27
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
$9.71
Sorcerer Class+1% Synergy
$2.66
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
$0.71
Rite of the Dragoncaller0% Synergy
$3.27
Propaganda-1% Synergy
$3.22
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$7.85
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$10.63
Curiosity-20% Synergy
$0.74
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$1.15
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.09
Ral, Crackling Wit+1% Synergy
$11.99
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-2% Synergy
$0.26
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+23% Synergy
$0.30
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$4.49
Madblind Mountain+7% Synergy
$0.48
Castle Vantress+6% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.30
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.20
Rivendell+4% Synergy
$1.46
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.53
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.16
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.21
Restless Spire0% Synergy
$0.44
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$3.70
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-3% Synergy
$1.48
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$8.66
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$24.44
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$0.44
Commander's Sphere+8% Synergy
$0.31
Izzet Locket+5% Synergy
$0.13
Izzet Cluestone+5% Synergy
$0.10
Izzet Signet+3% Synergy
$0.37
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.33
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.32
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
$0.86
Sky Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.21
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$3.80
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.55
Mind Stone-3% Synergy
$0.30
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$5.05
Midnight Clock-4% Synergy
$0.51
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.01
Talisman of Creativity-14% Synergy
$3.16
Arcane Signet-15% Synergy
$0.37
Fellwar Stone-15% Synergy
$1.06
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+17% Synergy
$0.07
Izzet Boilerworks+14% Synergy
$0.38
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.22
Swiftwater Cliffs+12% Synergy
$0.08
Terramorphic Expanse+11% Synergy
$0.30
Temple of Epiphany+10% Synergy
$0.26
Prismari Campus+5% Synergy
$0.30
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.13
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.28
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.40
Volatile Fjord+4% Synergy
$0.82
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.51
Island+1% Synergy
$0.22
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.25
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$2.56
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$0.97
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$35.46
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$13.78
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.25
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$31.34
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.20
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$4.03
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.52
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$13.37
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.19
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$15.77
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$19.48
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$17.28
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$30.79
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$10.05
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$30.46
Cascade Bluffs-8% Synergy
$0.46
Riverglide Pathway-8% Synergy
$4.09
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$24.85
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$8.05
Sulfur Falls-10% Synergy
$0.34
Fiery Islet-11% Synergy
$5.43
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.26
Command Tower-14% Synergy
$0.23
Training Center-14% Synergy
$13.53
Stormcarved Coast-14% Synergy
$4.12
Frostboil Snarl-15% Synergy
$0.30
Shivan Reef-16% Synergy
$0.40
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.29
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