Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.24
$0.24Legendary 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
#1101
Current Rank
#996
Last Week
#1174
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.
Prismari, the Inspiration+2% Synergy
$10.93
Tablet of Discovery+1% Synergy
$0.33
Resonating Lute-1% Synergy
$4.54
Rapturous Moment-2% Synergy
$0.27
Flashback-5% Synergy
$4.51
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.
Goblin Electromancer+38% Synergy
$0.23
Jace's Sanctum+35% Synergy
$0.82
Twinning Staff+28% Synergy
$17.81
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.26
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.30
Thousand-Year Storm+28% Synergy
$0.55
Brainstorm+26% Synergy
$1.37
Epic Experiment+25% Synergy
$0.28
Seething Song+25% Synergy
$12.87
Reverberate+24% Synergy
$3.60
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Mana Geyser+22% Synergy
$1.23
Ponder+19% Synergy
$1.53
Lightning Bolt+17% Synergy
$2.89
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.64
Storm-Kiln Artist+11% Synergy
$1.22
Opt+9% Synergy
$0.21
Archmage Emeritus+8% Synergy
$0.77
Frantic Search+7% Synergy
$0.46
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$2.52
Chaos Warp-2% Synergy
$0.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+12% Synergy
$17.27
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$41.42
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
$41.65
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$12.70
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$69.23
Gamble-10% Synergy
$15.10
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$67.17
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$56.28
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$0.42
Baral, Chief of Compliance+16% Synergy
$2.16
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.25
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.19
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.59
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.30
Veyran, Voice of Duality+12% Synergy
$1.60
Murmuring Mystic+12% Synergy
$0.64
Harmonic Prodigy+11% Synergy
$3.10
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+11% Synergy
$0.52
Mocking Sprite+10% Synergy
$0.19
Hypersonic Dragon+10% Synergy
$0.27
Archmage of Runes+9% Synergy
$2.54
Wizards of Thay+9% Synergy
$1.48
Galvanoth+9% Synergy
$0.20
Crackling Drake+8% Synergy
$0.14
Electrostatic Field+7% Synergy
$2.84
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.62
Archaeomancer+7% Synergy
$0.34
Najal, the Storm Runner+7% Synergy
$0.18
Nivix Guildmage+7% Synergy
$0.23
Dualcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$5.51
Charmbreaker Devils+6% Synergy
$0.34
Spellheart Chimera+4% Synergy
$0.14
Thunderclap Drake+3% Synergy
$1.22
Erebor Flamesmith+3% Synergy
$0.32
Ral, Monsoon Mage+3% Synergy
$6.39
Gelectrode+3% Synergy
$0.54
Third Path Iconoclast+2% Synergy
$0.65
Thermo-Alchemist+2% Synergy
$0.37
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.28
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$3.47
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+1% Synergy
$7.17
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$15.28
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.99
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.86
Ovika, Enigma Goliath0% Synergy
$0.24
Jori En, Ruin Diver0% Synergy
$1.09
The Emperor of Palamecia0% Synergy
$0.24
Coruscation Mage-1% Synergy
$0.81
Firebrand Archer-1% Synergy
$0.32
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$2.96
Vivi Ornitier-2% Synergy
$31.07
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-2% Synergy
$1.82
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$4.71
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-2% Synergy
$22.10
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-3% Synergy
$0.31
Pinnacle Monk-4% Synergy
$1.12
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-4% Synergy
$7.97
Birgi, God of Storytelling-5% Synergy
$31.43
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+22% Synergy
$0.81
High Tide+20% Synergy
$0.93
Brainsurge+19% Synergy
$0.32
Comet Storm+16% Synergy
$5.07
Izzet Charm+15% Synergy
$0.27
Expansion // Explosion+15% Synergy
$0.16
Galvanic Iteration+14% Synergy
$0.32
Narset's Reversal+12% Synergy
$2.46
Fact or Fiction+12% Synergy
$0.25
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.31
Pyretic Ritual+11% Synergy
$14.01
Teach by Example+11% Synergy
$0.11
Desperate Ritual+10% Synergy
$5.45
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.12
Flame of Anor+9% Synergy
$3.72
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.44
Counterflux+9% Synergy
$0.45
Twincast+9% Synergy
$6.49
Snap+8% Synergy
$3.64
Lightning Strike+8% Synergy
$0.24
Abrade+7% Synergy
$0.35
Rewind+6% Synergy
$0.47
Reiterate+6% Synergy
$16.39
Firemind's Foresight+6% Synergy
$0.19
Wild Ricochet+6% Synergy
$0.24
Big Score+5% Synergy
$0.64
Impulse+5% Synergy
$0.26
Cancel+5% Synergy
$0.32
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.26
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.42
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.39
Return the Favor+3% Synergy
$1.86
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.30
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.35
Unwind+2% Synergy
$1.15
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.42
Negate+1% Synergy
$0.22
Unexpected Windfall+1% Synergy
$3.12
Consider-1% Synergy
$0.24
Invert Polarity-1% Synergy
$0.39
Rapid Hybridization-2% Synergy
$0.49
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$14.92
Pongify-4% Synergy
$1.73
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$52.04
Muddle the Mixture-4% Synergy
$1.83
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$5.52
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$1.30
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$7.01
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$68.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse-21% Synergy
$2.04
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+18% Synergy
$1.14
Mystic Retrieval+18% Synergy
$0.26
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.38
Mizzix's Mastery+12% Synergy
$6.94
Grapeshot+12% Synergy
$0.25
Past in Flames+10% Synergy
$4.40
Treasure Cruise+9% Synergy
$0.36
Brass's Bounty+9% Synergy
$0.34
Bonus Round+9% Synergy
$11.12
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+8% Synergy
$2.39
Banefire+8% Synergy
$1.11
See the Truth+8% Synergy
$0.55
Portent+8% Synergy
$0.33
Treason of Isengard+8% Synergy
$0.15
Mind's Desire+7% Synergy
$0.92
Beacon Bolt+7% Synergy
$0.31
Experimental Overload+7% Synergy
$0.14
Vandalblast+6% Synergy
$2.39
Personal Tutor+6% Synergy
$4.91
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.23
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.46
Crackle with Power+5% Synergy
$12.63
Boltwave+5% Synergy
$1.35
Rite of Replication+5% Synergy
$0.32
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.33
Invoke the Firemind+5% Synergy
$0.30
Dream Cache+5% Synergy
$0.22
Mystic Speculation+5% Synergy
$6.66
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.17
Volcanic Vision+4% Synergy
$0.38
Time Warp+4% Synergy
$13.41
Gandalf's Sanction+4% Synergy
$0.25
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.38
Stitch in Time+3% Synergy
$1.13
Merchant Scroll+3% Synergy
$5.71
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$3.45
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.35
Curse of the Swine+2% Synergy
$0.28
Elemental Eruption+1% Synergy
$3.67
Deep Analysis0% Synergy
$0.24
Seize the Spoils0% Synergy
$0.21
Blasphemous Act-1% Synergy
$0.66
Pirate's Pillage-1% Synergy
$0.51
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.28
Gitaxian Probe-2% Synergy
$3.24
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$33.96
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$1.39
Rite of Flame-4% Synergy
$5.41
Faithless Looting-5% Synergy
$0.27
Windfall-13% Synergy
$4.79
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$44.91
Primal Amulet+16% Synergy
$12.60
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$25.98
Mindsplice Apparatus+10% Synergy
$0.90
Sapphire Medallion+6% Synergy
$5.47
Sphinx-Bone Wand+6% Synergy
$0.41
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$11.16
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$12.21
Aetherflux Reservoir+3% Synergy
$23.94
Wayfarer's Bauble+2% Synergy
$0.32
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$3.56
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
$0.35
Double Vision+13% Synergy
$0.56
Arcane Melee+11% Synergy
$0.31
Case of the Ransacked Lab+6% Synergy
$0.48
Powerbalance+5% Synergy
$0.26
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.41
Fiery Inscription+4% Synergy
$0.39
Firemind's Research+4% Synergy
$0.31
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$6.84
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.79
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
$8.91
Sorcerer Class+1% Synergy
$2.76
Shark Typhoon0% Synergy
$1.02
Rite of the Dragoncaller0% Synergy
$2.69
Propaganda-1% Synergy
$3.42
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$6.46
Mystic Remora-13% Synergy
$10.56
Curiosity-19% Synergy
$1.12
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$1.12
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.21
Ral, Crackling Wit+1% Synergy
$13.72
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-2% Synergy
$0.34
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+23% Synergy
$0.37
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$0.81
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.29
Madblind Mountain+7% Synergy
$0.48
Temple of the False God+5% Synergy
$1.11
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.22
Rivendell+4% Synergy
$1.67
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.45
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.28
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.29
Restless Spire0% Synergy
$0.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-2% Synergy
$1.86
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$2.54
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$7.57
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$28.46
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$0.42
Commander's Sphere+8% Synergy
$0.34
Izzet Locket+5% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Cluestone+5% Synergy
$0.12
Izzet Signet+3% Synergy
$0.42
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.35
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.24
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
$0.47
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.31
Bender's Waterskin0% Synergy
$0.74
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$4.35
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.35
Decanter of Endless Water-2% Synergy
$5.28
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.90
Midnight Clock-4% Synergy
$0.56
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.17
Talisman of Creativity-14% Synergy
$1.29
Fellwar Stone-14% Synergy
$0.65
Arcane Signet-15% Synergy
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Guildgate+17% Synergy
$0.11
Izzet Boilerworks+15% Synergy
$0.37
Evolving Wilds+15% Synergy
$0.23
Swiftwater Cliffs+12% Synergy
$0.13
Temple of Epiphany+11% Synergy
$0.23
Terramorphic Expanse+10% Synergy
$0.26
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.15
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.27
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$1.05
Prismari Campus+4% Synergy
$0.26
Volatile Fjord+4% Synergy
$0.90
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.42
Thriving Isle+2% Synergy
$0.29
Island+1% Synergy
$0.21
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$1.03
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.86
Ash Barrens0% Synergy
$0.26
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$16.12
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.24
Valakut Awakening-2% Synergy
$14.92
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$33.96
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.29
Spirebluff Canal-3% Synergy
$4.99
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.29
Pinnacle Monk-4% Synergy
$1.12
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$15.08
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$16.13
Volcanic Island-5% Synergy
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$18.43
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$32.67
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$11.10
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$35.34
Cascade Bluffs-8% Synergy
$0.44
Riverglide Pathway-8% Synergy
$4.34
Riverpyre Verge-8% Synergy
$22.21
Sink into Stupor-8% Synergy
$5.52
Sulfur Falls-10% Synergy
$0.30
Fiery Islet-11% Synergy
$5.71
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.35
Command Tower-13% Synergy
$0.31
Training Center-13% Synergy
$13.96
Stormcarved Coast-13% Synergy
$1.33
Frostboil Snarl-14% Synergy
$0.32
Shivan Reef-15% Synergy
$0.32
Exotic Orchard-16% Synergy
$0.30
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