Melek, Reforged Researcher
$0.61
$0.61Legendary Creature — Weird Detective
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#859
Current Rank
#809
Last Week
#809
Last Month
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
Rashmi Does What? Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay
That Was A Crazy Turn! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay
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
More Melek, Reforged Researcher VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Bender's Waterskin+13% Synergy
$0.26
Sokka's Haiku+9% Synergy
$0.14
Agna Qel'a+5% Synergy
$0.61
Dragonfly Swarm+4% Synergy
$0.13
Redirect Lightning+1% Synergy
$8.84
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Mystic Confluence+63% Synergy
$0.60
Chandra's Ignition+59% Synergy
$3.03
Fact or Fiction+57% Synergy
$0.12
Spell Swindle+55% Synergy
$1.02
Big Score+50% Synergy
$0.72
Gravitic Punch+50% Synergy
$0.12
Aetherize+47% Synergy
$0.34
Rewind+43% Synergy
$0.42
Soul's Fire+42% Synergy
$0.14
Rogue's Passage+40% Synergy
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Haughty Djinn+40% Synergy
$0.22
Unwind+40% Synergy
$1.21
Mystic Retrieval+39% Synergy
$0.17
Unexpected Windfall+35% Synergy
$2.52
Frantic Search+30% Synergy
$0.40
Faithless Looting+23% Synergy
$0.26
Archmage Emeritus+14% Synergy
$0.98
Storm-Kiln Artist+13% Synergy
$1.20
Blasphemous Act+11% Synergy
$1.53
Chaos Warp+5% Synergy
$0.38
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift-2% Synergy
$37.99
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$89.88
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
$13.35
Force of Will-7% Synergy
$63.77
Gamble-10% Synergy
$9.60
Jeska's Will-11% Synergy
$30.76
Fierce Guardianship-11% Synergy
$40.38
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$49.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crackling Drake+28% Synergy
$0.11
Wavebreak Hippocamp+24% Synergy
$0.62
Baral, Chief of Compliance+18% Synergy
$2.18
Enigma Drake+17% Synergy
$0.12
Spellheart Chimera+16% Synergy
$0.20
Goblin Electromancer+14% Synergy
$0.16
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$2.20
Talrand, Sky Summoner+12% Synergy
$0.61
Melek, Izzet Paragon+12% Synergy
$0.15
Archmage of Runes+10% Synergy
$2.76
Wizards of Thay+10% Synergy
$0.95
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+8% Synergy
$2.32
Thunderclap Drake+7% Synergy
$9.15
Baral and Kari Zev+7% Synergy
$0.12
Young Pyromancer+6% Synergy
$0.19
Millikin+6% Synergy
$0.13
Deranged Assistant+6% Synergy
$0.04
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.44
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$1.32
Eris, Roar of the Storm+5% Synergy
$2.96
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+5% Synergy
$0.32
High Fae Trickster+5% Synergy
$11.64
Kinetic Augur+5% Synergy
$0.06
Guttersnipe+4% Synergy
$0.21
The Emperor of Palamecia+4% Synergy
$0.14
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.07
Rielle, the Everwise+4% Synergy
$2.58
Najal, the Storm Runner+4% Synergy
$0.06
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+4% Synergy
$2.76
Murmuring Mystic+3% Synergy
$0.75
Dragon's Rage Channeler+3% Synergy
$1.59
Alania, Divergent Storm+3% Synergy
$0.21
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+3% Synergy
$5.05
Chrome Host Seedshark+3% Synergy
$0.10
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+2% Synergy
$0.22
Sprite Dragon+1% Synergy
$0.61
Spark Double0% Synergy
$10.98
Third Path Iconoclast-1% Synergy
$0.21
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-1% Synergy
$0.15
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-3% Synergy
$24.21
Dualcaster Mage-3% Synergy
$4.34
Electrostatic Field-8% Synergy
$6.51
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-12% Synergy
$5.29
Coruscation Mage-14% Synergy
$1.35
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.
Practical Research+35% Synergy
$0.17
Chemister's Insight+34% Synergy
$0.14
Kazuul's Fury+33% Synergy
$0.59
Temur Battle Rage+32% Synergy
$0.18
Sublime Epiphany+32% Synergy
$0.22
Desertion+30% Synergy
$0.91
Silundi Vision+25% Synergy
$0.29
Access Denied+25% Synergy
$2.60
Aetherspouts+25% Synergy
$0.58
Pull from Tomorrow+24% Synergy
$0.11
Decaying Time Loop+24% Synergy
$0.19
Behold the Multiverse+23% Synergy
$0.18
Intrude on the Mind+23% Synergy
$0.19
Fling+21% Synergy
$0.05
Soul Read+21% Synergy
$0.11
Drown in Dreams+19% Synergy
$0.57
Consider+18% Synergy
$0.29
Confounding Riddle+16% Synergy
$0.09
Rain of Revelation+16% Synergy
$0.04
Thought Scour+15% Synergy
$0.33
Bolt Bend+15% Synergy
$3.20
Evacuation+15% Synergy
$0.16
School Daze+15% Synergy
$0.03
Demand Answers+14% Synergy
$0.37
Eject+13% Synergy
$0.09
Scatter Arc+12% Synergy
$0.05
Quick Study+11% Synergy
$0.39
Hurl into History+11% Synergy
$0.06
Thrill of Possibility+9% Synergy
$0.10
Three Steps Ahead+9% Synergy
$3.90
Storm King's Thunder+9% Synergy
$0.91
Return the Favor+7% Synergy
$2.33
Sink into Stupor+5% Synergy
$8.82
Untimely Malfunction+5% Synergy
$5.84
Prismari Command+3% Synergy
$0.20
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.77
Reality Shift0% Synergy
$0.24
Abrade-2% Synergy
$0.13
Seething Song-3% Synergy
$8.04
Izzet Charm-4% Synergy
$0.24
Opt-5% Synergy
$0.10
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.25
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$48.80
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$1.58
Snap-9% Synergy
$2.69
Pongify-11% Synergy
$1.47
Lightning Bolt-12% Synergy
$1.28
Brainstorm-18% Synergy
$1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse-20% Synergy
$1.89
Counterspell-21% Synergy
$1.21
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Lórien Revealed+36% Synergy
$2.83
Pirate's Pillage+32% Synergy
$0.38
Artful Dodge+32% Synergy
$0.79
Immolating Gyre+26% Synergy
$1.89
Cosmic Epiphany+22% Synergy
$0.12
Enter the Enigma+19% Synergy
$0.15
Ill-Timed Explosion+18% Synergy
$0.19
Pore Over the Pages+18% Synergy
$0.14
Sundering Eruption+17% Synergy
$1.05
Mana Geyser+15% Synergy
$1.55
Deep Analysis+15% Synergy
$0.07
Seize the Spoils+15% Synergy
$0.40
Waltz of Rage+15% Synergy
$0.19
Slip Through Space+14% Synergy
$0.30
Gandalf's Sanction+13% Synergy
$0.07
Traumatize+13% Synergy
$4.34
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+12% Synergy
$7.98
Pirate's Prize+12% Synergy
$0.11
Seize the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.05
Bond of Insight+12% Synergy
$0.14
Hit the Mother Lode+11% Synergy
$0.25
Experimental Overload+11% Synergy
$0.12
Inspired Tinkering+10% Synergy
$0.36
Cut Your Losses+10% Synergy
$1.16
Inspiration from Beyond+10% Synergy
$0.08
Mizzix's Mastery+9% Synergy
$3.14
Nibelheim Aflame+9% Synergy
$2.79
Summons of Saruman+9% Synergy
$0.21
Curse of the Swine+8% Synergy
$0.16
Past in Flames+7% Synergy
$3.25
Sea Gate Restoration+7% Synergy
$32.52
Epic Experiment+6% Synergy
$0.32
Sorceress's Schemes+6% Synergy
$0.14
Volcanic Vision+6% Synergy
$0.29
Chain Reaction+5% Synergy
$0.17
Crash Through+5% Synergy
$0.25
Quantum Misalignment+5% Synergy
$10.83
Vandalblast+4% Synergy
$2.26
Shatterskull Smashing+4% Synergy
$5.88
Time Warp+4% Synergy
$12.67
Windfall+3% Synergy
$3.84
Solve the Equation+3% Synergy
$1.83
Crackle with Power+2% Synergy
$9.17
Brass's Bounty+2% Synergy
$0.32
Treasure Cruise-5% Synergy
$0.19
Preordain-9% Synergy
$0.46
Ponder-10% Synergy
$1.18
Expressive Iteration-10% Synergy
$0.29
Serum Visions-10% Synergy
$1.53
Gitaxian Probe-13% Synergy
$3.11
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mindsplice Apparatus+10% Synergy
$0.50
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.19
Winged Boots+9% Synergy
$8.07
Glamdring+9% Synergy
$1.73
Swiftfoot Boots+8% Synergy
$1.20
Whispersilk Cloak+8% Synergy
$2.04
Runechanter's Pike+7% Synergy
$0.28
Brotherhood Regalia+5% Synergy
$9.65
Primal Amulet+4% Synergy
$8.54
Sapphire Medallion+2% Synergy
$4.33
Shadowspear+2% Synergy
$36.41
Ruby Medallion-1% Synergy
$9.75
Lightning Greaves-4% Synergy
$3.86
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Double Vision+21% Synergy
$0.48
Case of the Ransacked Lab+14% Synergy
$0.39
Leyline of Anticipation+7% Synergy
$7.04
Shark Typhoon+4% Synergy
$0.56
Rite of the Dragoncaller+4% Synergy
$3.35
Metallurgic Summonings+4% Synergy
$1.12
Jace's Sanctum+4% Synergy
$0.52
Search for Azcanta+4% Synergy
$2.32
Fiery Inscription-1% Synergy
$0.44
Arcane Bombardment-2% Synergy
$6.91
Artist's Talent-2% Synergy
$19.45
Propaganda-3% Synergy
$2.77
Thousand-Year Storm-7% Synergy
$0.71
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$9.06
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+5% Synergy
$1.80
Ral, Storm Conduit-2% Synergy
$0.95
Ral, Crackling Wit-6% Synergy
$8.33
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+18% Synergy
$6.48
Witch's Clinic+9% Synergy
$6.03
Desolate Lighthouse+6% Synergy
$0.09
Arena of Glory+6% Synergy
$10.11
Command Beacon+4% Synergy
$4.93
Restless Spire+3% Synergy
$0.22
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.18
Cephalid Coliseum0% Synergy
$0.19
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$19.12
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.11
Mistrise Village-6% Synergy
$5.75
Reliquary Tower-8% Synergy
$2.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Sky Diamond+14% Synergy
$0.18
Fellwar Stone+11% Synergy
$0.92
Fire Diamond+11% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Signet+10% Synergy
$0.25
Talisman of Creativity+10% Synergy
$1.58
Sonic Screwdriver+10% Synergy
$0.49
Star Compass+4% Synergy
$0.42
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.34
Pyromancer's Goggles+2% Synergy
$1.02
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$3.41
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.15
Cursed Mirror-1% Synergy
$1.96
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
$1.22
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.17
Sol Ring-12% Synergy
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kazuul's Fury+33% Synergy
$0.59
Silundi Vision+25% Synergy
$0.29
Sundering Eruption+17% Synergy
$1.05
Thundering Falls+15% Synergy
$12.48
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$2.20
Izzet Boilerworks+10% Synergy
$0.35
Frostboil Snarl+9% Synergy
$0.20
Stormcarved Coast+9% Synergy
$4.05
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.26
Myriad Landscape+7% Synergy
$0.17
Sea Gate Restoration+7% Synergy
$32.52
Shivan Reef+6% Synergy
$0.21
Cascade Bluffs+6% Synergy
$0.45
Jwari Disruption+6% Synergy
$0.33
Sink into Stupor+5% Synergy
$8.82
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$1.32
Rush of Inspiration+5% Synergy
$0.12
Ferrous Lake+4% Synergy
$0.26
Molten Tributary+4% Synergy
$0.35
Shatterskull Smashing+4% Synergy
$5.88
Valakut Awakening+3% Synergy
$11.77
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.10
Temple of Epiphany+1% Synergy
$0.09
Volatile Fjord+1% Synergy
$0.65
Island0% Synergy
$0.08
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.20
Riverglide Pathway0% Synergy
$3.57
Prismari Campus0% Synergy
$0.24
Fiery Islet-1% Synergy
$4.88
Spirebluff Canal-1% Synergy
$2.41
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$4.69
Eroded Canyon-1% Synergy
$0.15
Prismatic Vista-1% Synergy
$30.82
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.14
Swiftwater Cliffs-2% Synergy
$0.06
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.11
Steam Vents-3% Synergy
$16.93
Training Center-3% Synergy
$10.95
Riverpyre Verge-3% Synergy
$18.18
Wooded Foothills-3% Synergy
$13.68
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.07
Flooded Strand-4% Synergy
$13.06
Polluted Delta-4% Synergy
$14.85
Misty Rainforest-4% Synergy
$24.38
Arid Mesa-4% Synergy
$24.24
Bloodstained Mire-4% Synergy
$13.30
Scalding Tarn-5% Synergy
$25.18
Volcanic Island-6% Synergy
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.16
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