Melek, Reforged Researcher
$0.52
$0.52Legendary Creature — Weird Detective
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#900
Current Rank
#897
Last Week
#805
Last Month
Links & Decks
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Reforged Researcher.
Melek vs Terra vs Cloud vs Kefka | EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH
"Our Friend" Shows Us His Black Panther Deck (We Immediately Regret It) | Commander Clash S18 E4
Gandalf/Omo vs Melek vs Gisa vs Orvar | EDH Gameplay ft. Joshua Moore | Smooth Brain EDH
Hazezon vs Melek vs Zur vs Caesar | EDH Gameplay | SmoothBrainEDH
Smooth Brains Playing Commander, Pre-Magicon Vegas Edition | SmoothBrainEDH | #mtg
Teysa Karlov vs Disa vs Melek vs Magar | Mid Power EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH
Karlov Manor EDH Brews that Bruise your bros | Delney VS Melek VS Anzrag VS Pride of the Hull Clade
Murders at Karlov Manor Commander | Commander VS MTG Gameplay
Murders at Karlov Manor - Melek; Pride of Hull Clade; Duskana, Niv Guildpact - cEDH Gameplay Ep 145
WHO'S THE BEST COMMANDER FROM MURDERS AT KARLOV MANOR IN cEDH?
More Melek, Reforged Researcher VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
School Daze+17% Synergy
$0.06
Bender's Waterskin+5% Synergy
$2.21
Sokka's Haiku+3% Synergy
$3.96
Redirect Lightning+2% Synergy
$17.36
Electro, Assaulting Battery-4% Synergy
$2.34
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Mystic Confluence+63% Synergy
$0.43
Chandra's Ignition+59% Synergy
$2.51
Fact or Fiction+57% Synergy
$0.12
Spell Swindle+55% Synergy
$1.18
Big Score+50% Synergy
$0.69
Gravitic Punch+50% Synergy
$0.11
Aetherize+47% Synergy
$0.36
Rewind+43% Synergy
$0.41
Soul's Fire+42% Synergy
$0.15
Rogue's Passage+40% Synergy
$0.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Haughty Djinn+40% Synergy
$0.26
Unwind+40% Synergy
$0.78
Mystic Retrieval+38% Synergy
$0.16
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$1.33
Frantic Search+31% Synergy
$0.58
Faithless Looting+23% Synergy
$0.23
Storm-Kiln Artist+14% Synergy
$1.03
Archmage Emeritus+14% Synergy
$0.75
Blasphemous Act+10% Synergy
$1.83
Chaos Warp+5% Synergy
$0.50
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$43.88
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$94.95
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
$13.26
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$64.58
Gamble-9% Synergy
$11.61
Jeska's Will-10% Synergy
$28.63
Fierce Guardianship-11% Synergy
$44.22
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$51.13
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crackling Drake+28% Synergy
$0.14
Wavebreak Hippocamp+24% Synergy
$0.55
Baral, Chief of Compliance+17% Synergy
$1.94
Enigma Drake+17% Synergy
$0.17
Spellheart Chimera+16% Synergy
$0.18
Goblin Electromancer+14% Synergy
$0.16
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.59
Talrand, Sky Summoner+13% Synergy
$0.41
Melek, Izzet Paragon+12% Synergy
$0.12
Archmage of Runes+11% Synergy
$1.85
Wizards of Thay+11% Synergy
$0.45
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+9% Synergy
$2.87
Thunderclap Drake+7% Synergy
$5.02
Baral and Kari Zev+7% Synergy
$0.08
Young Pyromancer+6% Synergy
$0.14
Millikin+6% Synergy
$0.11
Deranged Assistant+6% Synergy
$0.05
Guttersnipe+5% Synergy
$0.15
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.29
Eris, Roar of the Storm+5% Synergy
$0.92
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+5% Synergy
$0.32
High Fae Trickster+5% Synergy
$3.66
Kinetic Augur+5% Synergy
$0.08
Hydroelectric Specimen+4% Synergy
$1.73
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.19
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.06
Rielle, the Everwise+4% Synergy
$2.42
Najal, the Storm Runner+4% Synergy
$0.09
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+4% Synergy
$2.45
Murmuring Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.35
Dragon's Rage Channeler+3% Synergy
$1.40
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+3% Synergy
$4.98
Chrome Host Seedshark+3% Synergy
$0.19
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.13
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+1% Synergy
$0.28
Sprite Dragon0% Synergy
$0.58
Spark Double0% Synergy
$8.16
Third Path Iconoclast-1% Synergy
$0.32
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-1% Synergy
$0.11
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-2% Synergy
$24.89
Dualcaster Mage-3% Synergy
$3.31
Electrostatic Field-8% Synergy
$1.08
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-12% Synergy
$5.14
Coruscation Mage-14% Synergy
$0.73
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.
Practical Research+35% Synergy
$0.13
Chemister's Insight+34% Synergy
$0.15
Kazuul's Fury+33% Synergy
$0.45
Temur Battle Rage+32% Synergy
$0.16
Sublime Epiphany+32% Synergy
$0.16
Desertion+30% Synergy
$0.81
Access Denied+26% Synergy
$2.71
Aetherspouts+25% Synergy
$0.56
Decaying Time Loop+25% Synergy
$0.20
Pull from Tomorrow+24% Synergy
$0.99
Silundi Vision+24% Synergy
$0.46
Intrude on the Mind+24% Synergy
$0.16
Behold the Multiverse+23% Synergy
$0.19
Fling+21% Synergy
$0.07
Soul Read+21% Synergy
$0.13
Consider+19% Synergy
$0.36
Drown in Dreams+19% Synergy
$0.48
Confounding Riddle+16% Synergy
$0.10
Rain of Revelation+16% Synergy
$0.07
Thought Scour+15% Synergy
$0.47
Bolt Bend+15% Synergy
$4.21
Demand Answers+14% Synergy
$0.27
Evacuation+14% Synergy
$0.14
Eject+12% Synergy
$0.18
Scatter Arc+12% Synergy
$0.04
Quick Study+11% Synergy
$0.28
Hurl into History+11% Synergy
$0.06
Unfathomable Truths+10% Synergy
$0.05
Thrill of Possibility+9% Synergy
$0.12
Three Steps Ahead+9% Synergy
$5.28
Storm King's Thunder+9% Synergy
$0.89
Return the Favor+7% Synergy
$1.53
Sink into Stupor+5% Synergy
$7.76
Untimely Malfunction+5% Synergy
$4.14
Prismari Command+3% Synergy
$0.19
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.42
Reality Shift0% Synergy
$0.24
Abrade-2% Synergy
$0.12
Seething Song-2% Synergy
$6.37
Izzet Charm-4% Synergy
$0.23
Opt-5% Synergy
$0.10
Negate-7% Synergy
$0.26
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$52.81
Arcane Denial-8% Synergy
$1.83
Snap-9% Synergy
$2.15
Pongify-11% Synergy
$1.81
Lightning Bolt-12% Synergy
$1.01
Brainstorm-18% Synergy
$1.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
$1.36
Counterspell-21% Synergy
$1.60
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Lórien Revealed+37% Synergy
$2.91
Pirate's Pillage+32% Synergy
$0.49
Artful Dodge+32% Synergy
$0.74
Immolating Gyre+26% Synergy
$2.38
Cosmic Epiphany+22% Synergy
$0.14
Enter the Enigma+20% Synergy
$0.16
Ill-Timed Explosion+18% Synergy
$0.18
Pore Over the Pages+18% Synergy
$0.11
Sundering Eruption+17% Synergy
$0.93
Mana Geyser+16% Synergy
$1.86
Waltz of Rage+16% Synergy
$0.19
Deep Analysis+15% Synergy
$0.08
Seize the Spoils+15% Synergy
$0.38
Slip Through Space+14% Synergy
$0.30
Gandalf's Sanction+13% Synergy
$0.11
Traumatize+13% Synergy
$3.91
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+12% Synergy
$8.76
Seize the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.07
Hit the Mother Lode+11% Synergy
$0.23
Pirate's Prize+11% Synergy
$0.18
Experimental Overload+11% Synergy
$0.15
Bond of Insight+11% Synergy
$0.18
Cut Your Losses+11% Synergy
$1.05
Mizzix's Mastery+10% Synergy
$2.35
Inspired Tinkering+10% Synergy
$0.38
Inspiration from Beyond+10% Synergy
$0.07
Nibelheim Aflame+9% Synergy
$5.29
Summons of Saruman+9% Synergy
$0.23
Curse of the Swine+8% Synergy
$0.12
Past in Flames+7% Synergy
$2.67
Sea Gate Restoration+7% Synergy
$36.04
Sorceress's Schemes+7% Synergy
$0.10
Epic Experiment+6% Synergy
$0.30
Volcanic Vision+6% Synergy
$0.23
Quantum Misalignment+6% Synergy
$10.43
Crash Through+5% Synergy
$0.17
Time Warp+5% Synergy
$11.41
Vandalblast+4% Synergy
$4.78
Chain Reaction+4% Synergy
$0.23
Shatterskull Smashing+4% Synergy
$8.02
Windfall+3% Synergy
$3.98
Solve the Equation+3% Synergy
$1.96
Crackle with Power+2% Synergy
$6.13
Brass's Bounty+2% Synergy
$0.32
Treasure Cruise-6% Synergy
$0.24
Preordain-9% Synergy
$0.58
Ponder-10% Synergy
$1.67
Expressive Iteration-10% Synergy
$0.52
Serum Visions-10% Synergy
$1.32
Gitaxian Probe-12% Synergy
$3.44
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mindsplice Apparatus+11% Synergy
$0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.21
Winged Boots+9% Synergy
$5.86
Glamdring+9% Synergy
$1.13
Swiftfoot Boots+8% Synergy
$1.14
Whispersilk Cloak+8% Synergy
$2.19
Runechanter's Pike+7% Synergy
$0.29
Brotherhood Regalia+5% Synergy
$8.99
Primal Amulet+4% Synergy
$7.65
Sapphire Medallion+3% Synergy
$4.34
Shadowspear+2% Synergy
$36.97
Ruby Medallion-1% Synergy
$7.68
Lightning Greaves-3% Synergy
$4.12
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Double Vision+21% Synergy
$0.42
Case of the Ransacked Lab+14% Synergy
$0.34
Leyline of Anticipation+8% Synergy
$3.04
Rite of the Dragoncaller+5% Synergy
$2.17
Shark Typhoon+4% Synergy
$0.64
Metallurgic Summonings+4% Synergy
$1.14
Jace's Sanctum+4% Synergy
$0.64
Fiery Inscription-1% Synergy
$0.25
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$2.29
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$6.69
Arcane Bombardment-2% Synergy
$3.16
Thousand-Year Storm-7% Synergy
$0.49
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$10.49
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+5% Synergy
$1.84
Ral, Storm Conduit-2% Synergy
$1.00
Ral, Crackling Wit-6% Synergy
$9.12
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+18% Synergy
$1.70
Witch's Clinic+9% Synergy
$6.15
Desolate Lighthouse+6% Synergy
$0.10
Arena of Glory+6% Synergy
$8.42
Command Beacon+4% Synergy
$5.95
Restless Spire+3% Synergy
$0.21
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.65
Cephalid Coliseum0% Synergy
$0.18
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$18.45
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.13
Mistrise Village-7% Synergy
$6.13
Reliquary Tower-8% Synergy
$1.99
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+14% Synergy
$0.24
Fellwar Stone+11% Synergy
$1.05
Fire Diamond+11% Synergy
$0.23
Izzet Signet+10% Synergy
$0.30
Talisman of Creativity+10% Synergy
$1.61
Sonic Screwdriver+9% Synergy
$0.52
Star Compass+5% Synergy
$0.51
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.49
Pyromancer's Goggles+2% Synergy
$0.99
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$3.47
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.17
Cursed Mirror-1% Synergy
$1.22
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
$1.04
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.13
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
$1.46
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kazuul's Fury+33% Synergy
$0.45
Silundi Vision+24% Synergy
$0.46
Sundering Eruption+17% Synergy
$0.93
Thundering Falls+15% Synergy
$14.56
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.59
Izzet Boilerworks+10% Synergy
$0.34
Stormcarved Coast+10% Synergy
$3.68
Frostboil Snarl+9% Synergy
$0.31
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.26
Sea Gate Restoration+7% Synergy
$36.04
Shivan Reef+6% Synergy
$0.33
Cascade Bluffs+6% Synergy
$0.64
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.16
Jwari Disruption+6% Synergy
$0.42
Sink into Stupor+5% Synergy
$7.76
Rush of Inspiration+5% Synergy
$0.13
Ferrous Lake+4% Synergy
$0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen+4% Synergy
$1.73
Shatterskull Smashing+4% Synergy
$8.02
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.33
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.42
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.05
Temple of Epiphany+1% Synergy
$0.15
Volatile Fjord+1% Synergy
$0.69
Island0% Synergy
$0.06
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.27
Fiery Islet0% Synergy
$2.49
Riverglide Pathway0% Synergy
$3.67
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$1.80
Prismari Campus0% Synergy
$0.23
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$4.81
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$32.18
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.21
Riverpyre Verge-2% Synergy
$10.72
Swiftwater Cliffs-2% Synergy
$0.04
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.16
Eroded Canyon-2% Synergy
$0.12
Training Center-3% Synergy
$10.40
Steam Vents-4% Synergy
$17.00
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.12
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$26.43
Arid Mesa-4% Synergy
$22.31
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$12.90
Wooded Foothills-4% Synergy
$12.77
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$23.54
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$13.38
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$15.26
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.16
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