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Melek, Reforged Researcher
Price tag $0.52

Legendary CreatureWeird Detective

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1013 Current Rank
#984 Last Week
#828 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Reforged Researcher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.

Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+14% Synergy $3.62
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+7% Synergy $0.26
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+5% Synergy $2.65
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+3% Synergy $0.39
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+3% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.

Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+62% Synergy $0.74
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+59% Synergy $3.63
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+57% Synergy $0.16
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+55% Synergy $1.47
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+50% Synergy $0.14
Big Score Big Score
+50% Synergy $0.86
Aetherize Aetherize
+46% Synergy $0.52
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+43% Synergy $0.14
Rewind Rewind
+43% Synergy $0.47
Unwind Unwind
+40% Synergy $1.36

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.

Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+39% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+39% Synergy $0.14
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+35% Synergy $3.78
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.42
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+24% Synergy $0.25
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+13% Synergy $2.38
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $1.97
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+13% Synergy $0.20
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.93
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $40.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $14.79
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.72
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $42.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+27% Synergy $0.10
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+24% Synergy $0.64
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+17% Synergy $2.34
Enigma Drake Enigma Drake
+17% Synergy $0.09
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+16% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.86
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+12% Synergy $0.50
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+12% Synergy $0.16
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+10% Synergy $3.54
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $1.57
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+8% Synergy $3.75
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+7% Synergy $10.15
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+7% Synergy $0.17
Millikin Millikin
+6% Synergy $0.12
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+6% Synergy $0.04
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.25
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.49
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+5% Synergy $0.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.29
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+5% Synergy $3.39
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+5% Synergy $0.40
Kinetic Augur Kinetic Augur
+5% Synergy $0.09
Dragonfly Swarm Dragonfly Swarm
+5% Synergy $0.18
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+4% Synergy $0.16
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.09
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+4% Synergy $11.41
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+4% Synergy $2.61
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+3% Synergy $3.32
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+3% Synergy $1.30
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $5.30
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+2% Synergy $0.18
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+1% Synergy $0.69
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-1% Synergy $0.21
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.19
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-3% Synergy $23.98
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-3% Synergy $4.94
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-8% Synergy $5.66
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-12% Synergy $6.51
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-14% Synergy $1.30

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.

Practical Research Practical Research
+36% Synergy $0.12
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+35% Synergy $0.14
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+33% Synergy $0.54
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+32% Synergy $0.17
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+32% Synergy $0.21
Desertion Desertion
+30% Synergy $0.86
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+26% Synergy $0.52
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+26% Synergy $0.60
Access Denied Access Denied
+25% Synergy $2.41
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.19
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+24% Synergy $0.17
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.16
Intrude on the Mind Intrude on the Mind
+23% Synergy $0.33
Soul Read Soul Read
+22% Synergy $0.13
Fling Fling
+20% Synergy $0.06
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+19% Synergy $0.93
Consider Consider
+18% Synergy $0.22
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+17% Synergy $0.13
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+17% Synergy $0.09
School Daze School Daze
+16% Synergy $0.08
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.47
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+15% Synergy $3.20
Evacuation Evacuation
+15% Synergy $0.18
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+14% Synergy $0.45
Scatter Arc Scatter Arc
+13% Synergy $0.07
Eject Eject
+12% Synergy $0.11
Hurl into History Hurl into History
+11% Synergy $0.05
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.36
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.12
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $3.87
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+8% Synergy $1.20
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $2.96
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.56
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.47
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.14
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.17
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $9.71
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-4% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.12
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $62.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.93
Snap Snap
-9% Synergy $2.41
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.74
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-13% Synergy $1.76
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.

Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+36% Synergy $2.43
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+33% Synergy $0.44
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+32% Synergy $0.54
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+26% Synergy $1.69
Cosmic Epiphany Cosmic Epiphany
+22% Synergy $0.10
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+19% Synergy $0.15
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+18% Synergy $0.24
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+18% Synergy $0.16
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $1.07
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+15% Synergy $1.58
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+15% Synergy $0.14
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+15% Synergy $0.46
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+15% Synergy $0.19
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+14% Synergy $0.33
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+13% Synergy $0.10
Traumatize Traumatize
+13% Synergy $4.06
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+12% Synergy $7.59
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+12% Synergy $0.10
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+12% Synergy $0.17
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+12% Synergy $0.05
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+11% Synergy $0.17
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+11% Synergy $0.07
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+10% Synergy $0.30
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.47
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $1.24
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.83
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+9% Synergy $3.37
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+9% Synergy $0.25
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $30.36
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+7% Synergy $0.13
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+6% Synergy $3.24
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.33
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+6% Synergy $0.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.15
Crash Through Crash Through
+5% Synergy $0.17
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+5% Synergy $10.98
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $6.99
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $12.86
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.27
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.14
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $2.18
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+2% Synergy $12.56
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.19
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.58
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-9% Synergy $1.77
Ponder Ponder
-10% Synergy $1.29
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-10% Synergy $0.30
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-13% Synergy $3.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.23
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.51
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $11.84
Glamdring Glamdring
+9% Synergy $1.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.58
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+7% Synergy $2.35
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+7% Synergy $0.29
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $10.68
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.94
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $41.18
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $10.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Double Vision Double Vision
+21% Synergy $0.54
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+14% Synergy $0.51
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+7% Synergy $11.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $0.61
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $4.26
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.89
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.71
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $2.38
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.23
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-2% Synergy $0.44
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $15.04
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-8% Synergy $0.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Hope's Beacon Chandra, Hope's Beacon
+5% Synergy $1.85
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $1.34
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $13.05

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $5.01
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $9.32
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $10.90
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+5% Synergy $0.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.66
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.20
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $20.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-6% Synergy $6.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+16% Synergy $0.53
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.21
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.72
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $2.52
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.80
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+2% Synergy $0.77
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $5.11
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+33% Synergy $0.54
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+26% Synergy $0.52
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+17% Synergy $1.07
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+15% Synergy $12.73
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.86
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.31
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+9% Synergy $0.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+9% Synergy $4.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $30.36
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+6% Synergy $0.27
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.42
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.25
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.29
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.56
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+4% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $6.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.47
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.15
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.31
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-1% Synergy $2.66
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.93
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-1% Synergy $0.14
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.12
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-2% Synergy $5.61
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-2% Synergy $0.04
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $8.90
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $11.91
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $17.98
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.17
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.95
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $25.34
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $15.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-4% Synergy $15.87
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-5% Synergy $26.93
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $16.58
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $14.36
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.15
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy

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