Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.13
$0.13Legendary 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
#1209
Current Rank
#1139
Last Week
#1047
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.
Ashling's Command+3% Synergy
$15.00
Abandon Attachments+1% Synergy
$2.47
Romantic Rendezvous0% Synergy
$0.08
Unstable Experiment0% Synergy
$0.05
Electro, Assaulting Battery-1% Synergy
$2.64
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.
Goblin Electromancer+39% Synergy
$0.16
Jace's Sanctum+36% Synergy
$0.64
Twinning Staff+30% Synergy
$5.80
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.10
Thousand-Year Storm+28% Synergy
$0.48
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.15
Epic Experiment+27% Synergy
$0.30
Seething Song+26% Synergy
$6.34
Reverberate+25% Synergy
$1.87
Brainstorm+24% Synergy
$1.30
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Mana Geyser+23% Synergy
$1.88
Ponder+17% Synergy
$1.70
Lightning Bolt+17% Synergy
$1.01
Preordain+15% Synergy
$0.58
Storm-Kiln Artist+12% Synergy
$1.07
Frantic Search+8% Synergy
$0.59
Opt+8% Synergy
$0.11
Archmage Emeritus+8% Synergy
$0.77
Blasphemous Act+1% Synergy
$1.88
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$1.59
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+12% Synergy
$13.07
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
$44.75
Jeska's Will-4% Synergy
$28.80
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$64.39
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$8.85
Gamble-10% Synergy
$11.61
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$50.96
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$44.28
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$0.40
Baral, Chief of Compliance+17% Synergy
$1.93
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.08
Young Pyromancer+14% Synergy
$0.13
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.53
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.28
Harmonic Prodigy+12% Synergy
$12.07
Wizards of Thay+12% Synergy
$0.46
Mocking Sprite+12% Synergy
$0.06
Veyran, Voice of Duality+11% Synergy
$5.44
Murmuring Mystic+11% Synergy
$0.34
Hypersonic Dragon+11% Synergy
$0.16
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+10% Synergy
$0.32
Crackling Drake+9% Synergy
$0.14
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.24
Archaeomancer+8% Synergy
$0.26
Najal, the Storm Runner+8% Synergy
$0.09
Archmage of Runes+7% Synergy
$1.80
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.26
Nivix Guildmage+7% Synergy
$0.25
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$3.33
Charmbreaker Devils+6% Synergy
$0.15
Aquatic Alchemist+6% Synergy
$0.05
Electrostatic Field+5% Synergy
$1.08
Spellheart Chimera+5% Synergy
$0.18
Erebor Flamesmith+3% Synergy
$0.19
Ral, Monsoon Mage+3% Synergy
$2.95
Urabrask+2% Synergy
$11.65
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$4.90
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$2.79
The Emperor of Palamecia+2% Synergy
$0.17
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.15
Unruly Catapult+2% Synergy
$0.13
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+1% Synergy
$5.20
Third Path Iconoclast+1% Synergy
$0.33
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.23
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$3.40
Jori En, Ruin Diver0% Synergy
$0.58
Ovika, Enigma Goliath0% Synergy
$0.28
Coruscation Mage-1% Synergy
$0.73
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$1.53
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-1% Synergy
$24.97
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.78
Vivi Ornitier-2% Synergy
$24.59
Firebrand Archer-3% Synergy
$0.10
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.57
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-3% Synergy
$0.99
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-4% Synergy
$7.71
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-4% Synergy
$0.11
Birgi, God of Storytelling-6% Synergy
$21.80
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+24% Synergy
$0.47
High Tide+22% Synergy
$1.06
Brainsurge+18% Synergy
$0.30
Comet Storm+17% Synergy
$0.99
Izzet Charm+15% Synergy
$0.23
Expansion // Explosion+15% Synergy
$0.15
Fact or Fiction+13% Synergy
$0.12
Galvanic Iteration+12% Synergy
$0.25
Narset's Reversal+12% Synergy
$1.71
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.27
Flame of Anor+11% Synergy
$3.48
Pyretic Ritual+11% Synergy
$7.59
Desperate Ritual+11% Synergy
$2.61
Teach by Example+11% Synergy
$0.11
Snap+10% Synergy
$2.28
Electrodominance+10% Synergy
$0.22
Counterflux+10% Synergy
$0.53
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.04
Twincast+9% Synergy
$3.82
Rewind+8% Synergy
$0.41
Reiterate+7% Synergy
$6.35
Lightning Strike+7% Synergy
$1.89
Firemind's Foresight+7% Synergy
$0.15
Wild Ricochet+7% Synergy
$0.30
Big Score+6% Synergy
$0.70
Impulse+6% Synergy
$0.10
Abrade+5% Synergy
$0.18
Storm King's Thunder+5% Synergy
$0.89
Quick Study+4% Synergy
$0.29
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.24
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.10
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$1.42
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.45
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.20
Unexpected Windfall+2% Synergy
$1.34
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.21
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.39
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.40
Untimely Malfunction0% Synergy
$4.17
Negate-1% Synergy
$0.26
Consider-2% Synergy
$0.38
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$1.50
Chaos Warp-3% Synergy
$0.51
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$46.95
Pongify-5% Synergy
$1.82
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$8.07
Arcane Denial-11% Synergy
$1.82
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$8.52
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$52.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
$1.46
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Mystic Retrieval+19% Synergy
$0.16
Serum Visions+18% Synergy
$1.32
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.46
Grapeshot+12% Synergy
$0.24
Mizzix's Mastery+12% Synergy
$2.34
Past in Flames+11% Synergy
$2.55
Banefire+10% Synergy
$0.47
See the Truth+10% Synergy
$0.49
Treason of Isengard+10% Synergy
$0.07
Bonus Round+9% Synergy
$3.58
Treasure Cruise+8% Synergy
$0.24
Brass's Bounty+8% Synergy
$0.32
Mind's Desire+8% Synergy
$0.61
Beacon Bolt+8% Synergy
$0.13
Experimental Overload+8% Synergy
$0.15
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$1.24
Rite of Replication+7% Synergy
$0.23
Portent+7% Synergy
$0.18
Vandalblast+6% Synergy
$4.78
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.10
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.43
Boltwave+5% Synergy
$2.24
Personal Tutor+5% Synergy
$4.77
Time Warp+5% Synergy
$11.10
Gandalf's Sanction+5% Synergy
$0.10
Volcanic Vision+5% Synergy
$0.23
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.30
Invoke the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.30
Rise from the Tides+5% Synergy
$0.09
Doublecast+5% Synergy
$0.17
Crackle with Power+4% Synergy
$6.01
Merchant Scroll+4% Synergy
$8.14
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.13
Stitch in Time+3% Synergy
$0.89
Fiery Confluence+3% Synergy
$0.47
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$2.06
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.24
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.14
Seize the Spoils+1% Synergy
$0.38
Hit the Mother Lode+1% Synergy
$0.23
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.08
Elemental Eruption0% Synergy
$0.86
Pirate's Pillage0% Synergy
$0.51
Enter the Enigma-1% Synergy
$0.17
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.52
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$3.38
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$36.04
Faithless Looting-3% Synergy
$0.21
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$0.74
Windfall-14% Synergy
$4.12
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$32.10
Primal Amulet+17% Synergy
$7.70
Scroll Rack+14% Synergy
$20.45
Mindsplice Apparatus+13% Synergy
$0.45
Sphinx-Bone Wand+6% Synergy
$0.40
Sapphire Medallion+5% Synergy
$4.33
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$7.72
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$19.67
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.21
Isochron Scepter+2% Synergy
$16.15
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.32
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$1.22
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
$0.41
Arcane Melee+12% Synergy
$0.24
Fiery Inscription+5% Synergy
$0.25
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.29
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.31
Case of the Ransacked Lab+4% Synergy
$0.34
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$3.21
Firemind's Research+4% Synergy
$0.16
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$3.04
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$1.14
Sorcerer Class+1% Synergy
$1.13
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
$0.64
Rite of the Dragoncaller0% Synergy
$2.11
Artist's Talent-1% Synergy
$6.46
Stormchaser's Talent-1% Synergy
$1.81
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$2.29
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$10.57
Curiosity-19% Synergy
$0.56
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$1.02
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$1.83
Ral, Crackling Wit+1% Synergy
$9.49
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-3% Synergy
$0.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+24% Synergy
$0.34
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$1.64
Madblind Mountain+8% Synergy
$0.39
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.26
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.13
Desolate Lighthouse+5% Synergy
$0.10
Rivendell+5% Synergy
$1.65
Lonely Sandbar+3% Synergy
$0.11
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.55
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.15
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.21
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$2.55
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$2.03
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$6.22
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$18.48
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$0.97
Commander's Sphere+10% Synergy
$0.16
Izzet Locket+5% Synergy
$0.14
Izzet Cluestone+4% Synergy
$0.16
Gilded Lotus+3% Synergy
$1.09
Worn Powerstone+3% Synergy
$0.23
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.19
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.23
Izzet Signet+1% Synergy
$0.30
Thran Dynamo0% Synergy
$2.60
Hedron Archive0% Synergy
$0.27
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$1.05
Mind Stone-3% Synergy
$0.12
Decanter of Endless Water-3% Synergy
$3.61
Midnight Clock-5% Synergy
$0.43
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
$1.48
Talisman of Creativity-15% Synergy
$1.69
Arcane Signet-16% Synergy
$0.48
Fellwar Stone-16% Synergy
$1.06
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+17% Synergy
$0.16
Evolving Wilds+15% Synergy
$0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs+13% Synergy
$0.04
Izzet Boilerworks+12% Synergy
$0.34
Terramorphic Expanse+12% Synergy
$0.15
Temple of Epiphany+8% Synergy
$0.15
Prismari Campus+6% Synergy
$0.23
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.10
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.32
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.17
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.68
Silundi Vision+3% Synergy
$0.45
Thriving Isle+2% Synergy
$0.07
Island+1% Synergy
$0.06
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.05
Fabled Passage+1% Synergy
$4.79
Ash Barrens0% Synergy
$0.07
Thundering Falls-1% Synergy
$14.63
Hydroelectric Specimen-1% Synergy
$1.78
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$32.32
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$1.72
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.20
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$36.04
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.12
Path of Ancestry-3% Synergy
$0.16
Pinnacle Monk-3% Synergy
$1.57
Valakut Awakening-3% Synergy
$11.46
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$13.27
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$15.26
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$13.01
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$25.96
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$17.00
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$23.27
Riverglide Pathway-8% Synergy
$3.57
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$10.24
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$8.07
Cascade Bluffs-9% Synergy
$0.61
Sulfur Falls-11% Synergy
$0.26
Fiery Islet-11% Synergy
$2.43
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.32
Stormcarved Coast-13% Synergy
$3.50
Command Tower-14% Synergy
$0.27
Training Center-14% Synergy
$10.28
Frostboil Snarl-14% Synergy
$0.31
Shivan Reef-16% Synergy
$0.33
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.21
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