Melek, Izzet Paragon
$0.19
$0.19Legendary 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
#1464
Current Rank
#1505
Last Week
#1216
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.
Wizard's Staff+2% Synergy
$19.86
Nico Minoru, Runaway+0% Synergy
$31.22
Pym Particles+0% Synergy
$0.31
Vision of Love-1% Synergy
$0.17
Stark Industries-2% Synergy
$0.23
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Izzet Paragon's abilities and overall game plan.
Goblin Electromancer+38% Synergy
$0.34
Jace's Sanctum+35% Synergy
$1.23
Guttersnipe+28% Synergy
$0.34
Telling Time+28% Synergy
$0.32
Twinning Staff+28% Synergy
$20.26
Thousand-Year Storm+27% Synergy
$0.96
Brainstorm+27% Synergy
$1.50
Epic Experiment+25% Synergy
$0.31
Seething Song+24% Synergy
$12.55
Reverberate+23% Synergy
$2.99
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Izzet Paragon decks.
Mana Geyser+20% Synergy
$1.15
Ponder+20% Synergy
$1.96
Lightning Bolt+17% Synergy
$0.76
Preordain+16% Synergy
$0.58
Storm-Kiln Artist+11% Synergy
$1.46
Opt+10% Synergy
$0.23
Archmage Emeritus+8% Synergy
$0.52
Frantic Search+8% Synergy
$1.36
Counterspell-1% Synergy
$3.70
Chaos Warp-1% Synergy
$0.35
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mystical Tutor+11% Synergy
$16.23
Cyclonic Rift+0% Synergy
$40.33
Jeska's Will-5% Synergy
$41.52
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$62.64
Underworld Breach-7% Synergy
$11.08
Gamble-9% Synergy
$17.33
Rhystic Study-11% Synergy
$70.04
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$55.77
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$1.19
Baral, Chief of Compliance+15% Synergy
$2.71
Young Pyromancer+15% Synergy
$0.30
Bloodwater Entity+15% Synergy
$0.22
Melek, Reforged Researcher+14% Synergy
$0.52
Stormcatch Mentor+13% Synergy
$0.29
Veyran, Voice of Duality+12% Synergy
$1.29
Murmuring Mystic+12% Synergy
$1.12
Harmonic Prodigy+10% Synergy
$3.83
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+10% Synergy
$0.94
Galvanoth+10% Synergy
$0.32
Hypersonic Dragon+9% Synergy
$0.30
Mocking Sprite+9% Synergy
$0.24
Archmage of Runes+9% Synergy
$3.23
Haughty Djinn+8% Synergy
$0.35
Wizards of Thay+8% Synergy
$1.64
Crackling Drake+7% Synergy
$0.20
Electrostatic Field+7% Synergy
$2.41
Nivix Guildmage+6% Synergy
$0.20
Najal, the Storm Runner+6% Synergy
$0.15
Archaeomancer+6% Synergy
$0.50
Aquatic Alchemist+5% Synergy
$0.20
Charmbreaker Devils+5% Synergy
$0.36
Dualcaster Mage+5% Synergy
$4.70
Gelectrode+3% Synergy
$0.52
Prismari, the Inspiration+2% Synergy
$4.01
Ral, Monsoon Mage+2% Synergy
$7.17
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.28
Thermo-Alchemist+2% Synergy
$0.39
Third Path Iconoclast+2% Synergy
$0.26
Erebor Flamesmith+2% Synergy
$0.37
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.59
The Reality Chip+1% Synergy
$4.21
Ashling, Flame Dancer+1% Synergy
$5.63
Urabrask+1% Synergy
$17.72
Niv-Mizzet, Parun+0% Synergy
$5.61
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+0% Synergy
$0.21
Coruscation Mage+0% Synergy
$2.02
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.83
Abstract Paintmage0% Synergy
$0.28
Firebrand Archer0% Synergy
$0.29
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch0% Synergy
$24.19
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind-1% Synergy
$0.94
Kessig Flamebreather-1% Synergy
$3.75
Electro, Assaulting Battery-2% Synergy
$6.14
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-2% Synergy
$0.26
Vivi Ornitier-3% Synergy
$37.14
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary-3% Synergy
$6.71
Pinnacle Monk-4% Synergy
$1.49
Birgi, God of Storytelling-4% Synergy
$33.94
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Izzet Paragon safe.
Increasing Vengeance+21% Synergy
$0.99
Brainsurge+20% Synergy
$0.32
High Tide+19% Synergy
$1.89
Izzet Charm+16% Synergy
$0.20
Galvanic Iteration+15% Synergy
$0.27
Comet Storm+15% Synergy
$3.81
Expansion // Explosion+14% Synergy
$0.27
Fact or Fiction+12% Synergy
$0.25
Narset's Reversal+12% Synergy
$2.22
Turnabout+12% Synergy
$0.31
Pyretic Ritual+10% Synergy
$5.12
Desperate Ritual+10% Synergy
$6.85
Teach by Example+10% Synergy
$0.10
Shock+10% Synergy
$0.26
Flame of Anor+9% Synergy
$4.20
Electrodominance+9% Synergy
$0.47
Snap+9% Synergy
$2.97
Twincast+8% Synergy
$6.64
Counterflux+8% Synergy
$0.51
Abrade+7% Synergy
$0.30
Lightning Strike+7% Synergy
$0.19
Reiterate+6% Synergy
$19.49
Rewind+6% Synergy
$0.40
Firemind's Foresight+5% Synergy
$0.26
Impulse+5% Synergy
$0.17
Big Score+4% Synergy
$0.43
Thrill of Possibility+3% Synergy
$0.33
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.39
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.33
Unwind+3% Synergy
$1.13
Mana Sculpt+2% Synergy
$0.72
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.45
Prismari Command+2% Synergy
$0.31
Dig Through Time+2% Synergy
$0.29
Unexpected Windfall+2% Synergy
$3.72
Return the Favor+1% Synergy
$0.44
Negate+1% Synergy
$0.19
Consider+0% Synergy
$0.29
Invert Polarity0% Synergy
$0.46
Rapid Hybridization-1% Synergy
$1.08
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
$2.37
Pongify-3% Synergy
$1.77
Mana Drain-4% Synergy
$56.71
Prismari Charm-4% Synergy
$0.29
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$5.50
Flashback-7% Synergy
$3.43
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$1.29
Swan Song-11% Synergy
$9.71
Deflecting Swat-12% Synergy
$66.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse-21% Synergy
$3.63
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Izzet Paragon's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+19% Synergy
$1.72
Mystic Retrieval+16% Synergy
$0.25
Mizzium Mortars+14% Synergy
$0.47
Grapeshot+12% Synergy
$0.44
Mizzix's Mastery+11% Synergy
$9.02
Past in Flames+9% Synergy
$4.17
Brass's Bounty+9% Synergy
$0.45
Banefire+8% Synergy
$0.73
Portent+8% Synergy
$0.37
See the Truth+8% Synergy
$0.50
Treasure Cruise+8% Synergy
$0.30
Bonus Round+8% Synergy
$6.96
Jaya's Immolating Inferno+7% Synergy
$2.45
Beacon Bolt+7% Synergy
$0.25
Mind's Desire+7% Synergy
$1.23
Treason of Isengard+7% Synergy
$0.19
Experimental Overload+6% Synergy
$0.16
Personal Tutor+6% Synergy
$6.00
Ignite Memories+6% Synergy
$0.46
Fireball+6% Synergy
$0.25
Dream Cache+5% Synergy
$0.27
Boltwave+5% Synergy
$2.83
Vandalblast+5% Synergy
$1.05
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
$0.33
Crackle with Power+5% Synergy
$6.92
Invoke the Firemind+4% Synergy
$0.33
Rite of Replication+4% Synergy
$0.24
Empty the Warrens+4% Synergy
$0.27
Fiery Confluence+4% Synergy
$0.40
Volcanic Vision+3% Synergy
$0.49
Gandalf's Sanction+3% Synergy
$0.24
Merchant Scroll+3% Synergy
$5.06
Time Warp+3% Synergy
$5.72
Stitch in Time+2% Synergy
$1.40
Chain Reaction+2% Synergy
$0.34
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.32
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$3.59
Seize the Spoils+0% Synergy
$0.24
Rapturous Moment+0% Synergy
$0.28
Deep Analysis+0% Synergy
$0.19
Pirate's Pillage0% Synergy
$0.70
Blasphemous Act-1% Synergy
$0.67
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$40.07
Gitaxian Probe-1% Synergy
$4.88
Expressive Iteration-2% Synergy
$0.27
Rite of Flame-4% Synergy
$5.82
Faithless Looting-4% Synergy
$0.39
Strike It Rich-4% Synergy
$2.06
Flow State-4% Synergy
$1.45
Windfall-12% Synergy
$4.91
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Sensei's Divining Top+21% Synergy
$41.44
Primal Amulet+16% Synergy
$13.09
Scroll Rack+15% Synergy
$34.11
Mindsplice Apparatus+8% Synergy
$1.63
Sapphire Medallion+6% Synergy
$7.47
Sphinx-Bone Wand+5% Synergy
$0.51
Ruby Medallion+3% Synergy
$13.44
Wayfarer's Bauble+3% Synergy
$0.33
Isochron Scepter+3% Synergy
$11.31
Aetherflux Reservoir+2% Synergy
$20.01
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$3.99
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.89
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Izzet Paragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Swarm Intelligence+17% Synergy
$0.39
Double Vision+11% Synergy
$0.62
Arcane Melee+10% Synergy
$0.34
Case of the Ransacked Lab+6% Synergy
$0.50
Fortune Teller's Talent+5% Synergy
$0.47
Powerbalance+4% Synergy
$0.33
Fiery Inscription+4% Synergy
$0.43
Firemind's Research+3% Synergy
$0.34
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.05
Arcane Bombardment+3% Synergy
$7.01
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
$7.11
Sorcerer Class+2% Synergy
$2.69
Rite of the Dragoncaller+0% Synergy
$4.23
Shark Typhoon+0% Synergy
$1.75
Propaganda0% Synergy
$2.25
Artist's Talent-1% Synergy
$4.86
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$12.68
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Izzet Paragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ral, Storm Conduit+20% Synergy
$1.19
Ral, Crackling Wit+2% Synergy
$13.83
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer-1% Synergy
$0.34
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Halimar Depths+22% Synergy
$0.39
Mystic Sanctuary+17% Synergy
$1.02
Castle Vantress+7% Synergy
$0.36
Madblind Mountain+6% Synergy
$0.52
Temple of the False God+4% Synergy
$0.31
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.31
Rivendell+4% Synergy
$30.00
Riptide Laboratory+3% Synergy
$0.60
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.31
Forgotten Cave+2% Synergy
$0.36
Restless Spire+0% Synergy
$0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency-1% Synergy
$2.51
Reliquary Tower-2% Synergy
$4.10
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$9.07
Otawara, Soaring City-10% Synergy
$28.23
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Pyromancer's Goggles+13% Synergy
$0.39
Commander's Sphere+7% Synergy
$0.29
Izzet Cluestone+5% Synergy
$0.21
Izzet Locket+5% Synergy
$0.30
Izzet Signet+4% Synergy
$0.39
Tablet of Discovery+3% Synergy
$1.94
Resonating Lute+2% Synergy
$1.39
Fire Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.32
Worn Powerstone+2% Synergy
$0.37
Sky Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.23
Gilded Lotus+1% Synergy
$0.58
Bender's Waterskin+0% Synergy
$1.10
Mind Stone-1% Synergy
$0.32
Thran Dynamo-1% Synergy
$4.81
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
$4.57
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
$2.52
Midnight Clock-3% Synergy
$0.68
Sol Ring-10% Synergy
$1.36
Talisman of Creativity-13% Synergy
$1.46
Fellwar Stone-14% Synergy
$0.96
Arcane Signet-14% Synergy
$0.44
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Izzet Paragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Izzet Boilerworks+16% Synergy
$0.37
Izzet Guildgate+16% Synergy
$0.13
Evolving Wilds+14% Synergy
$0.27
Temple of Epiphany+12% Synergy
$0.26
Swiftwater Cliffs+12% Synergy
$0.13
Terramorphic Expanse+9% Synergy
$1.11
Highland Lake+5% Synergy
$0.21
Myriad Landscape+4% Synergy
$0.30
Prismari Campus+4% Synergy
$0.28
Volatile Fjord+3% Synergy
$0.98
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.26
Silundi Vision+2% Synergy
$0.45
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.09
Island+0% Synergy
$0.08
Ash Barrens+0% Synergy
$0.32
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.83
Fabled Passage0% Synergy
$1.00
Prismatic Vista0% Synergy
$35.44
Spectacle Summit0% Synergy
$0.17
Eroded Canyon-1% Synergy
$0.30
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$40.07
Valakut Awakening-1% Synergy
$17.40
Thundering Falls-2% Synergy
$15.47
Silverbluff Bridge-2% Synergy
$0.26
Coastal Peak-2% Synergy
$0.26
Spirebluff Canal-2% Synergy
$5.01
Bloodstained Mire-3% Synergy
$17.80
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$16.09
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$20.39
Path of Ancestry-4% Synergy
$0.32
Pinnacle Monk-4% Synergy
$1.49
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$38.01
Volcanic Island-4% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway-6% Synergy
$4.59
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$39.22
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$11.50
Sink into Stupor-7% Synergy
$5.50
Cascade Bluffs-8% Synergy
$0.38
Riverpyre Verge-9% Synergy
$20.20
Sulfur Falls-9% Synergy
$0.31
Fiery Islet-10% Synergy
$6.86
Scorched Geyser-10% Synergy
$0.49
Turbulent Springs-10% Synergy
$4.94
Ferrous Lake-11% Synergy
$0.32
Command Tower-13% Synergy
$0.31
Frostboil Snarl-13% Synergy
$0.24
Training Center-13% Synergy
$17.35
Stormcarved Coast-14% Synergy
$2.34
Shivan Reef-14% Synergy
$0.35
Exotic Orchard-15% Synergy
$0.28
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