Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.21
$0.21Legendary 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
#1296
Current Rank
#1596
Last Week
#1191
Past 2 Years
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.
Tablet of Discovery+3% Synergy
$0.76
Prismari, the Inspiration+2% Synergy
$6.31
Mana Sculpt+1% Synergy
$1.13
Resonating Lute+0% Synergy
$2.10
Rapturous Moment+0% Synergy
$0.25
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.
Goblin Electromancer+38% Synergy
$0.28
Jace's Sanctum+35% Synergy
$0.89
Twinning Staff+28% Synergy
$20.44
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.29
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.38
Thousand-Year Storm+27% Synergy
$1.36
Brainstorm+26% Synergy
$1.39
Epic Experiment+25% Synergy
$0.29
Seething Song+24% Synergy
$13.10
Reverberate+23% Synergy
$2.97
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Mana Geyser+20% Synergy
$1.14
Ponder+19% Synergy
$1.75
Lightning Bolt+16% Synergy
$0.92
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.50
Storm-Kiln Artist+11% Synergy
$1.39
Opt+9% Synergy
$0.27
Archmage Emeritus+8% Synergy
$0.67
Frantic Search+7% Synergy
$1.10
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$3.67
Chaos Warp-2% Synergy
$0.34
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+11% Synergy
$18.15
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
$41.55
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
$43.04
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$129.20
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$64.63
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$11.25
Gamble-9% Synergy
$15.84
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
$66.59
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$58.52
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$0.86
Baral, Chief of Compliance+16% Synergy
$2.64
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.29
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.19
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.62
Stormcatch Mentor+12% Synergy
$0.28
Murmuring Mystic+12% Synergy
$1.54
Veyran, Voice of Duality+11% Synergy
$2.01
Harmonic Prodigy+10% Synergy
$2.91
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+10% Synergy
$0.64
Mocking Sprite+9% Synergy
$0.25
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.29
Hypersonic Dragon+9% Synergy
$0.26
Archmage of Runes+8% Synergy
$3.42
Wizards of Thay+8% Synergy
$1.98
Crackling Drake+8% Synergy
$0.19
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.32
Electrostatic Field+7% Synergy
$2.23
Najal, the Storm Runner+6% Synergy
$0.21
Nivix Guildmage+6% Synergy
$0.22
Archaeomancer+6% Synergy
$0.36
Aquatic Alchemist+5% Synergy
$0.12
Charmbreaker Devils+5% Synergy
$0.34
Dualcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$4.99
Curious Homunculus+4% Synergy
$0.36
Gelectrode+2% Synergy
$0.53
Ral, Monsoon Mage+2% Synergy
$7.03
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.29
Third Path Iconoclast+2% Synergy
$0.36
Erebor Flamesmith+2% Synergy
$0.34
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
$0.79
Thermo-Alchemist+1% Synergy
$0.36
The Reality Chip+1% Synergy
$4.03
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.65
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$16.07
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+0% Synergy
$6.97
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+0% Synergy
$0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.80
Coruscation Mage0% Synergy
$0.87
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-1% Synergy
$27.10
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$3.32
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-1% Synergy
$1.38
Firebrand Archer-1% Synergy
$0.27
Abstract Paintmage-2% Synergy
$0.27
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$5.94
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-3% Synergy
$0.26
Vivi Ornitier-3% Synergy
$37.98
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-3% Synergy
$7.38
Pinnacle Monk-4% Synergy
$1.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling-5% Synergy
$35.00
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+21% Synergy
$1.00
Brainsurge+19% Synergy
$0.37
High Tide+19% Synergy
$1.73
Izzet Charm+16% Synergy
$0.25
Comet Storm+15% Synergy
$3.24
Expansion // Explosion+14% Synergy
$0.28
Galvanic Iteration+14% Synergy
$0.39
Fact or Fiction+12% Synergy
$0.25
Narset's Reversal+12% Synergy
$2.60
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.27
Pyretic Ritual+10% Synergy
$6.14
Desperate Ritual+10% Synergy
$6.49
Teach by Example+10% Synergy
$0.18
Shock+9% Synergy
$0.11
Flame of Anor+9% Synergy
$3.99
Electrodominance+8% Synergy
$0.33
Snap+8% Synergy
$3.40
Twincast+8% Synergy
$7.51
Counterflux+8% Synergy
$0.51
Lightning Strike+7% Synergy
$0.22
Abrade+7% Synergy
$0.31
Reiterate+6% Synergy
$18.84
Rewind+6% Synergy
$0.44
Firemind's Foresight+5% Synergy
$0.18
Impulse+5% Synergy
$0.14
Cancel+4% Synergy
$0.32
Big Score+4% Synergy
$0.53
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.30
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.41
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.26
Unwind+2% Synergy
$1.07
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.31
Return the Favor+2% Synergy
$0.70
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.25
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.36
Negate+1% Synergy
$0.20
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.42
Consider0% Synergy
$0.33
Rapid Hybridization-1% Synergy
$0.50
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
$2.30
Pongify-4% Synergy
$1.72
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$55.81
Prismari Charm-6% Synergy
$0.33
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$6.82
Flashback-9% Synergy
$4.97
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$2.01
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$8.00
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$67.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse-21% Synergy
$2.27
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+18% Synergy
$1.34
Mystic Retrieval+17% Synergy
$0.27
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.49
Grapeshot+12% Synergy
$0.32
Mizzix's Mastery+11% Synergy
$8.02
Past in Flames+9% Synergy
$4.57
Brass's Bounty+9% Synergy
$0.40
Banefire+8% Synergy
$0.77
See the Truth+8% Synergy
$0.51
Bonus Round+8% Synergy
$11.54
Portent+8% Synergy
$0.37
Treasure Cruise+8% Synergy
$0.24
Beacon Bolt+7% Synergy
$0.29
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$2.22
Treason of Isengard+7% Synergy
$0.22
Mind's Desire+7% Synergy
$1.06
Experimental Overload+6% Synergy
$0.19
Personal Tutor+6% Synergy
$6.67
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.47
Fireball+5% Synergy
$0.29
Boltwave+5% Synergy
$3.03
Vandalblast+5% Synergy
$1.53
Dream Cache+5% Synergy
$0.22
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.31
Invoke the Firemind+4% Synergy
$0.30
Rite of Replication+4% Synergy
$0.32
Crackle with Power+4% Synergy
$7.91
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.21
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.57
Volcanic Vision+4% Synergy
$0.52
Gandalf's Sanction+3% Synergy
$0.22
Merchant Scroll+3% Synergy
$5.50
Time Warp+3% Synergy
$14.00
Stitch in Time+2% Synergy
$1.20
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.30
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.31
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$3.71
Elemental Eruption+1% Synergy
$4.32
Seize the Spoils0% Synergy
$0.28
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.27
Pirate's Pillage0% Synergy
$0.64
Blasphemous Act-1% Synergy
$0.88
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$37.03
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$6.00
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.52
Rite of Flame-4% Synergy
$6.10
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$2.96
Faithless Looting-4% Synergy
$0.24
Flow State-5% Synergy
$2.70
Windfall-12% Synergy
$4.94
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$47.41
Primal Amulet+16% Synergy
$14.21
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$32.60
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$1.44
Sapphire Medallion+5% Synergy
$6.26
Sphinx-Bone Wand+5% Synergy
$0.43
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$12.37
Wayfarer's Bauble+3% Synergy
$0.30
Isochron Scepter+2% Synergy
$13.86
Aetherflux Reservoir+2% Synergy
$24.31
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.44
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.95
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Swarm Intelligence+17% Synergy
$0.40
Double Vision+11% Synergy
$0.66
Arcane Melee+10% Synergy
$0.32
Case of the Ransacked Lab+5% Synergy
$0.51
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.41
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.27
Fiery Inscription+4% Synergy
$0.42
Firemind's Research+3% Synergy
$0.29
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.31
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
$8.43
Arcane Bombardment+2% Synergy
$7.21
Sorcerer Class+1% Synergy
$2.78
Shark Typhoon+0% Synergy
$1.23
Rite of the Dragoncaller+0% Synergy
$3.12
Propaganda0% Synergy
$3.11
Artist's Talent-1% Synergy
$7.60
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$12.00
Curiosity-18% Synergy
$1.24
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$1.46
Ral, Crackling Wit+1% Synergy
$17.06
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-1% Synergy
$0.33
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+22% Synergy
$0.36
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$0.85
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.29
Madblind Mountain+7% Synergy
$0.50
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$0.33
Rivendell+4% Synergy
$1.74
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.21
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.41
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.28
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.25
Restless Spire0% Synergy
$0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$2.14
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$2.94
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$10.00
Otawara, Soaring City-9% Synergy
$30.88
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+7% Synergy
$0.33
Izzet Cluestone+5% Synergy
$0.08
Izzet Locket+4% Synergy
$0.30
Izzet Signet+3% Synergy
$0.34
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.36
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
$1.08
Fire Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.39
Sky Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.30
Bender's Waterskin+0% Synergy
$0.88
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$4.53
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.21
Decanter of Endless Water-2% Synergy
$4.17
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.51
Midnight Clock-4% Synergy
$0.63
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.13
Talisman of Creativity-13% Synergy
$2.98
Fellwar Stone-14% Synergy
$2.20
Arcane Signet-15% Synergy
$1.10
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+16% Synergy
$0.11
Izzet Boilerworks+15% Synergy
$0.36
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs+12% Synergy
$0.16
Temple of Epiphany+11% Synergy
$0.31
Terramorphic Expanse+10% Synergy
$0.16
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.17
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.33
Prismari Campus+4% Synergy
$0.24
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.87
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.30
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.38
Mountain+1% Synergy
$2.00
Island+0% Synergy
$0.07
Ash Barrens+0% Synergy
$0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.80
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$3.30
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$37.91
Eroded Canyon-1% Synergy
$0.28
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$37.03
Spectacle Summit-1% Synergy
$0.14
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$16.68
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.26
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$16.29
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$5.89
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$17.33
Coastal Peak-3% Synergy
$0.40
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$16.02
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$18.92
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.27
Pinnacle Monk-4% Synergy
$1.33
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$36.97
Volcanic Island-4% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway-7% Synergy
$4.73
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$36.04
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$12.79
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$6.82
Cascade Bluffs-8% Synergy
$0.36
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$21.08
Sulfur Falls-10% Synergy
$0.39
Fiery Islet-10% Synergy
$6.41
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.32
Scorched Geyser-11% Synergy
$2.48
Turbulent Springs-11% Synergy
$4.58
Command Tower-13% Synergy
$0.25
Training Center-13% Synergy
$15.71
Stormcarved Coast-13% Synergy
$1.57
Frostboil Snarl-14% Synergy
$0.38
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.82
Shivan Reef-15% Synergy
$0.34
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