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Melek, Reforged Researcher
Price tag $0.54

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

#816 Current Rank
#754 Last Week
#801 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.

Eject Eject
+9% Synergy $0.08
Nibelheim Aflame Nibelheim Aflame
+8% Synergy $5.61
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+5% Synergy $0.12
Laughing Mad Laughing Mad
+3% Synergy $0.07
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+2% Synergy $0.18

High Synergy Cards

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

Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+63% Synergy $0.49
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+60% Synergy $4.41
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+56% Synergy $0.17
Spell Swindle Spell Swindle
+55% Synergy $1.16
Big Score Big Score
+51% Synergy $0.62
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+50% Synergy $0.11
Aetherize Aetherize
+47% Synergy $0.29
Rewind Rewind
+44% Synergy $0.45
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+42% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+40% Synergy $0.32
Unwind Unwind
+40% Synergy $1.59
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+34% Synergy $0.98
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+31% Synergy $0.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+24% Synergy $0.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+15% Synergy $0.90
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $1.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+14% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+4% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $11.92
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $46.20
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $57.48
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $7.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $26.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $48.94

Creatures

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

Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+28% Synergy $0.12
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+24% Synergy $0.49
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+18% Synergy $1.62
Enigma Drake Enigma Drake
+17% Synergy $0.14
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+16% Synergy $0.17
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.28
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.74
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+12% Synergy $0.13
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+11% Synergy $0.35
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+10% Synergy $1.02
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+9% Synergy $2.00
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
+8% Synergy $0.19
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+7% Synergy $4.26
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.23
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+6% Synergy $2.08
Millikin Millikin
+6% Synergy $0.16
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+6% Synergy $0.07
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+5% Synergy $0.23
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.31
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+5% Synergy $0.93
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+5% Synergy $0.29
Kinetic Augur Kinetic Augur
+5% Synergy $0.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+4% Synergy $1.04
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.06
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
+4% Synergy $0.09
Rielle, the Everwise Rielle, the Everwise
+4% Synergy $1.69
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+4% Synergy $1.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.32
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $4.18
Chrome Host Seedshark Chrome Host Seedshark
+3% Synergy $0.38
Alania, Divergent Storm Alania, Divergent Storm
+2% Synergy $0.16
Ovika, Enigma Goliath Ovika, Enigma Goliath
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
0% Synergy $0.51
Spark Double Spark Double
0% Synergy $6.73
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-1% Synergy $0.29
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
-1% Synergy $0.14
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-3% Synergy $23.71
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-3% Synergy $2.44
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-8% Synergy $1.22
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
-13% Synergy $4.28
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-14% Synergy $0.85

Instants

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

Practical Research Practical Research
+34% Synergy $0.08
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+34% Synergy $0.11
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+32% Synergy $0.20
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+32% Synergy $0.29
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+32% Synergy $0.57
Desertion Desertion
+28% Synergy $0.86
Access Denied Access Denied
+26% Synergy $3.45
Decaying Time Loop Decaying Time Loop
+26% Synergy $0.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+25% Synergy $0.54
Intrude on the Mind Intrude on the Mind
+25% Synergy $0.17
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+24% Synergy $0.27
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.38
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.16
Fling Fling
+21% Synergy $0.08
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+20% Synergy $0.45
Consider Consider
+19% Synergy $0.46
Soul Read Soul Read
+19% Synergy $0.09
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+16% Synergy $0.11
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.47
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+15% Synergy $2.75
Rain of Revelation Rain of Revelation
+15% Synergy $0.03
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+14% Synergy $0.28
Evacuation Evacuation
+14% Synergy $0.22
Hurl into History Hurl into History
+12% Synergy $0.05
Quick Study Quick Study
+11% Synergy $0.28
Scatter Arc Scatter Arc
+11% Synergy $0.03
Unfathomable Truths Unfathomable Truths
+10% Synergy $0.04
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.06
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $5.49
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+9% Synergy $0.80
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+9% Synergy $0.06
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+8% Synergy $1.26
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+7% Synergy $1.38
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+6% Synergy $4.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+3% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.25
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $6.27
Abrade Abrade
-3% Synergy $0.15
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-4% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.75
Snap Snap
-8% Synergy $1.54
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $0.99
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $2.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

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

Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+38% Synergy $0.12
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+37% Synergy $1.68
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+32% Synergy $0.67
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.31
Immolating Gyre Immolating Gyre
+27% Synergy $3.05
Cosmic Epiphany Cosmic Epiphany
+23% Synergy $0.18
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+20% Synergy $0.18
Ill-Timed Explosion Ill-Timed Explosion
+17% Synergy $0.23
Pore Over the Pages Pore Over the Pages
+17% Synergy $0.09
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy $1.76
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+16% Synergy $1.03
Waltz of Rage Waltz of Rage
+16% Synergy $0.18
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+15% Synergy $0.50
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+14% Synergy $0.13
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+14% Synergy $0.36
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+13% Synergy $7.87
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+13% Synergy $0.13
Traumatize Traumatize
+13% Synergy $3.83
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+12% Synergy $0.30
Seize the Storm Seize the Storm
+12% Synergy $0.05
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+11% Synergy $1.62
Pirate's Prize Pirate's Prize
+11% Synergy $0.16
Experimental Overload Experimental Overload
+11% Synergy $0.13
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+11% Synergy $0.17
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $0.74
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+10% Synergy $0.27
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+10% Synergy $0.08
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+8% Synergy $0.19
Summons of Saruman Summons of Saruman
+8% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+7% Synergy $3.16
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $34.20
Ancestral Reminiscence Ancestral Reminiscence
+7% Synergy $0.02
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+6% Synergy $0.24
Volcanic Vision Volcanic Vision
+6% Synergy $0.32
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+6% Synergy $8.87
Crash Through Crash Through
+5% Synergy $0.17
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $13.00
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+4% Synergy $2.73
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.95
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.10
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $1.75
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+3% Synergy $5.26
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.23
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+2% Synergy $0.30
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-6% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.65
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.61
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-10% Synergy $0.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-10% Synergy $0.71
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-12% Synergy $4.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.38
Glamdring Glamdring
+10% Synergy $1.00
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $4.99
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $2.15
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+8% Synergy $0.24
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+7% Synergy $0.36
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+5% Synergy $9.42
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+4% Synergy $7.08
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.79
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $31.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $7.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.45

Enchantments

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

Double Vision Double Vision
+21% Synergy $0.49
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+15% Synergy $0.67
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $1.77
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $1.60
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+4% Synergy $0.75
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+4% Synergy $1.41
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.11
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-1% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $2.01
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $4.21
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-2% Synergy $1.40
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-7% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $8.34

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 $2.21
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $0.80
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $10.22

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+18% Synergy $1.41
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $5.17
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $0.13
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+6% Synergy $11.65
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.08
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $5.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.12
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+10% Synergy $1.32
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+9% Synergy $0.56
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+2% Synergy $0.92
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.07

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
+32% Synergy $0.57
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+23% Synergy $0.38
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+16% Synergy $17.89
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+16% Synergy $1.03
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+13% Synergy $1.74
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+11% Synergy $2.60
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+10% Synergy $0.20
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $34.20
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+6% Synergy $0.51
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+5% Synergy $0.24
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+5% Synergy $7.64
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.12
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.43
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.98
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $9.10
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
+3% Synergy $0.33
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+1% Synergy $2.38
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.61
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.29
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $2.84
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
-1% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.45
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $11.03
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.13
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-2% Synergy $30.44
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-3% Synergy $14.78
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $10.54
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
-3% Synergy $0.03
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $24.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $14.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $24.04
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.18

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