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Melek, Izzet Paragon
Price tag $0.21

Legendary CreatureWeird Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1296 Current Rank
#1596 Last Week
#1191 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Izzet Paragon.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.

Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+3% Synergy $0.76
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+2% Synergy $6.31
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+1% Synergy $1.13
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
+0% Synergy $2.10
Rapturous Moment 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 Goblin Electromancer
+38% Synergy $0.28
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+35% Synergy $0.89
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+28% Synergy $20.44
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+28% Synergy $0.29
Telling Time Telling Time
+28% Synergy $0.38
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+27% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+26% Synergy $1.39
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+25% Synergy $0.29
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $13.10
Reverberate 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 Mana Geyser
+20% Synergy $1.14
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.75
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+16% Synergy $0.92
Preordain Preordain
+16% Synergy $0.50
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
+9% Synergy $0.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+8% Synergy $0.67
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy $1.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $3.67
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $43.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $64.63
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $11.25
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $15.84
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-11% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship 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 Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.86
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+16% Synergy $2.64
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+15% Synergy $0.29
Bloodwater Entity Bloodwater Entity
+15% Synergy $0.19
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
+14% Synergy $0.62
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+12% Synergy $0.28
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+12% Synergy $1.54
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+11% Synergy $2.01
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+10% Synergy $2.91
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+10% Synergy $0.64
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+9% Synergy $0.25
Galvanoth Galvanoth
+9% Synergy $0.29
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.42
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+8% Synergy $1.98
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+8% Synergy $0.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+7% Synergy $0.32
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+7% Synergy $2.23
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+6% Synergy $0.21
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+6% Synergy $0.22
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.36
Aquatic Alchemist Aquatic Alchemist
+5% Synergy $0.12
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+5% Synergy $0.34
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $4.99
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+4% Synergy $0.36
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+2% Synergy $0.53
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+2% Synergy $7.03
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+2% Synergy $0.29
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+2% Synergy $0.34
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+2% Synergy $0.79
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+1% Synergy $0.36
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+1% Synergy $4.03
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+1% Synergy $5.65
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $16.07
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+0% Synergy $6.97
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+0% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.80
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $0.87
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-1% Synergy $27.10
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $3.32
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
-1% Synergy $1.38
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-1% Synergy $0.27
Abstract Paintmage Abstract Paintmage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-2% Synergy $5.94
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-3% Synergy $0.26
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-3% Synergy $37.98
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
-3% Synergy $7.38
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-5% Synergy $35.00

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.

Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+21% Synergy $1.00
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+19% Synergy $0.37
High Tide High Tide
+19% Synergy $1.73
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+16% Synergy $0.25
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+15% Synergy $3.24
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+14% Synergy $0.28
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
+14% Synergy $0.39
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+12% Synergy $0.25
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.60
Turnabout Turnabout
+12% Synergy $0.27
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+10% Synergy $6.14
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+10% Synergy $6.49
Teach by Example Teach by Example
+10% Synergy $0.18
Shock Shock
+9% Synergy $0.11
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+9% Synergy $3.99
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+8% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $3.40
Twincast Twincast
+8% Synergy $7.51
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.51
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+7% Synergy $0.22
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.31
Reiterate Reiterate
+6% Synergy $18.84
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.44
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+5% Synergy $0.18
Impulse Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.14
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
+4% Synergy $0.53
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.41
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.26
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.07
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.38
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+2% Synergy $0.31
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+2% Synergy $0.70
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.25
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+1% Synergy $3.36
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.20
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.42
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.33
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.50
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-3% Synergy $2.30
Pongify Pongify
-4% Synergy $1.72
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-6% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Flashback Flashback
-9% Synergy $4.97
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $2.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $67.12
An Offer You Can't Refuse 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 Serum Visions
+18% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+17% Synergy $0.27
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+14% Synergy $0.49
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+12% Synergy $0.32
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $8.02
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+9% Synergy $4.57
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.40
Banefire Banefire
+8% Synergy $0.77
See the Truth See the Truth
+8% Synergy $0.51
Bonus Round Bonus Round
+8% Synergy $11.54
Portent Portent
+8% Synergy $0.37
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+8% Synergy $0.24
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+7% Synergy $0.29
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+7% Synergy $2.22
Treason of Isengard Treason of Isengard
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+7% Synergy $1.06
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+6% Synergy $0.19
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+6% Synergy $6.67
Ignite Memories Ignite Memories
+6% Synergy $0.47
Fireball Fireball
+5% Synergy $0.29
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $3.03
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $1.53
Dream Cache Dream Cache
+5% Synergy $0.22
Spelltwine Spelltwine
+5% Synergy $0.31
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+4% Synergy $0.30
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+4% Synergy $7.91
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+4% Synergy $0.21
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.57
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+4% Synergy $0.52
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+3% Synergy $0.22
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+3% Synergy $5.50
Time Warp Time Warp
+3% Synergy $14.00
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+2% Synergy $1.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+2% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.31
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $3.71
Elemental Eruption Elemental Eruption
+1% Synergy $4.32
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
0% Synergy $0.28
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
0% Synergy $0.27
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
0% Synergy $0.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-1% Synergy $0.88
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $37.03
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $6.00
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.52
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-4% Synergy $6.10
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $2.96
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.24
Flow State Flow State
-5% Synergy $2.70
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.94

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+21% Synergy $47.41
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+16% Synergy $14.21
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+15% Synergy $32.60
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+9% Synergy $1.44
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $6.26
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+5% Synergy $0.43
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+3% Synergy $12.37
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $13.86
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+2% Synergy $24.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+17% Synergy $0.40
Double Vision Double Vision
+11% Synergy $0.66
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+10% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+5% Synergy $0.51
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.41
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+5% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+4% Synergy $0.42
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+3% Synergy $0.29
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+3% Synergy $2.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $8.43
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+2% Synergy $7.21
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
+1% Synergy $2.78
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+0% Synergy $1.23
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+0% Synergy $3.12
Propaganda Propaganda
0% Synergy $3.11
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.60
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $12.00
Curiosity Curiosity
-18% Synergy $1.24

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+20% Synergy $1.46
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
+1% Synergy $17.06
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-1% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+22% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $0.85
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.29
Madblind Mountain Madblind Mountain
+7% Synergy $0.50
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.74
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.41
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+2% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+2% Synergy $0.25
Restless Spire Restless Spire
0% Synergy $0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-2% Synergy $2.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.94
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $10.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+13% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+5% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+4% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.08
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+0% Synergy $0.88
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $4.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.63
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $2.98
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-14% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-15% Synergy $1.10

Lands

The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.12
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+11% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+5% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.24
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+3% Synergy $0.87
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+2% Synergy $0.38
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+0% Synergy $0.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.80
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $37.91
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $37.03
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-1% Synergy $0.14
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $16.68
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.26
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $16.29
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-2% Synergy $5.89
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $17.33
Coastal Peak Coastal Peak
-3% Synergy $0.40
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $16.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.92
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.27
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $36.97
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.73
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $36.04
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $12.79
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $6.82
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.36
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $21.08
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-10% Synergy $0.39
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $6.41
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.32
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-11% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-11% Synergy $4.58
Command Tower Command Tower
-13% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
-13% Synergy $15.71
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-13% Synergy $1.57
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-14% Synergy $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.82
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.34

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