Melek, Reforged Researcher
$0.54
$0.54Legendary Creature — Weird Detective
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#937
Current Rank
#879
Last Week
#897
Last Month
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
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Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Reforged Researcher.
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Hazezon vs Melek vs Zur vs Caesar | EDH Gameplay | SmoothBrainEDH
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Teysa Karlov vs Disa vs Melek vs Magar | Mid Power EDH Gameplay | Smooth Brain EDH
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More Melek, Reforged Researcher VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Soul Immolation+14% Synergy
$3.37
Impolite Entrance+7% Synergy
$0.32
Ashling's Command+6% Synergy
$0.40
Ashling, Rekindled+6% Synergy
$1.32
Glen Elendra's Answer+2% Synergy
$1.47
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Mystic Confluence+63% Synergy
$0.83
Chandra's Ignition+59% Synergy
$3.61
Fact or Fiction+57% Synergy
$0.25
Spell Swindle+55% Synergy
$1.76
Gravitic Punch+51% Synergy
$0.16
Big Score+50% Synergy
$0.98
Aetherize+47% Synergy
$0.48
Soul's Fire+46% Synergy
$0.17
Rewind+43% Synergy
$0.44
Rogue's Passage+42% Synergy
$1.16
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Unwind+41% Synergy
$1.22
Mystic Retrieval+41% Synergy
$0.17
Haughty Djinn+39% Synergy
$0.27
Unexpected Windfall+35% Synergy
$3.67
Frantic Search+30% Synergy
$0.45
Faithless Looting+24% Synergy
$0.36
Storm-Kiln Artist+11% Synergy
$2.60
Archmage Emeritus+11% Synergy
$1.97
Blasphemous Act+10% Synergy
$0.77
Chaos Warp+4% Synergy
$0.52
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$41.18
Mystical Tutor-9% Synergy
$15.93
Gamble-11% Synergy
$14.01
Jeska's Will-12% Synergy
$43.73
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$53.72
Rhystic Study-13% Synergy
$58.23
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crackling Drake+27% Synergy
$0.11
Wavebreak Hippocamp+23% Synergy
$0.82
Enigma Drake+16% Synergy
$0.11
Baral, Chief of Compliance+15% Synergy
$2.42
Spellheart Chimera+15% Synergy
$0.13
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$1.48
Goblin Electromancer+11% Synergy
$0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner+11% Synergy
$0.42
Archmage of Runes+10% Synergy
$2.95
Melek, Izzet Paragon+10% Synergy
$0.28
Wizards of Thay+10% Synergy
$1.99
Thunderclap Drake+7% Synergy
$9.60
Millikin+7% Synergy
$0.26
Dragonfly Swarm+7% Synergy
$0.25
Deranged Assistant+7% Synergy
$0.08
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+6% Synergy
$3.60
Baral and Kari Zev+6% Synergy
$0.26
Stormcatch Mentor+5% Synergy
$0.43
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.23
The Emperor of Palamecia+5% Synergy
$0.21
Eris, Roar of the Storm+5% Synergy
$4.20
Kinetic Augur+5% Synergy
$0.16
Guttersnipe+4% Synergy
$0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen+4% Synergy
$0.94
Mocking Sprite+4% Synergy
$0.16
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+4% Synergy
$0.50
Rielle, the Everwise+4% Synergy
$2.66
High Fae Trickster+4% Synergy
$7.34
Dragon's Rage Channeler+3% Synergy
$1.64
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+3% Synergy
$6.40
Murmuring Mystic+2% Synergy
$0.56
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.28
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+1% Synergy
$0.18
Balmor, Battlemage Captain-1% Synergy
$0.22
Third Path Iconoclast-2% Synergy
$0.23
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-3% Synergy
$25.52
Dualcaster Mage-3% Synergy
$5.22
Electrostatic Field-8% Synergy
$5.26
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-13% Synergy
$5.40
Coruscation Mage-14% Synergy
$0.87
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.
Practical Research+38% Synergy
$0.10
Chemister's Insight+35% Synergy
$0.10
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.56
Temur Battle Rage+33% Synergy
$0.16
Sublime Epiphany+32% Synergy
$0.28
Desertion+31% Synergy
$0.76
Silundi Vision+27% Synergy
$0.50
Aetherspouts+27% Synergy
$0.67
Access Denied+24% Synergy
$2.34
Soul Read+24% Synergy
$0.11
Pull from Tomorrow+23% Synergy
$0.30
Behold the Multiverse+23% Synergy
$0.26
Decaying Time Loop+22% Synergy
$0.35
Fling+21% Synergy
$0.05
Intrude on the Mind+21% Synergy
$0.22
Drown in Dreams+19% Synergy
$0.74
Rain of Revelation+19% Synergy
$0.10
Consider+17% Synergy
$0.30
Confounding Riddle+17% Synergy
$0.24
Thought Scour+15% Synergy
$0.48
Evacuation+15% Synergy
$0.29
School Daze+15% Synergy
$0.13
Scatter Arc+15% Synergy
$0.06
Demand Answers+14% Synergy
$0.46
Bolt Bend+14% Synergy
$2.48
Eject+13% Synergy
$0.11
Sokka's Haiku+12% Synergy
$0.21
Thrill of Possibility+11% Synergy
$0.27
Run for Your Life+10% Synergy
$0.23
Three Steps Ahead+9% Synergy
$6.28
Quick Study+8% Synergy
$0.32
Return the Favor+7% Synergy
$2.05
Untimely Malfunction+5% Synergy
$6.26
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$7.42
Prismari Command+3% Synergy
$0.30
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$13.35
Reality Shift0% Synergy
$0.29
Abrade-2% Synergy
$0.13
Izzet Charm-3% Synergy
$0.11
Seething Song-4% Synergy
$12.48
Opt-5% Synergy
$0.22
Negate-5% Synergy
$0.06
Snap-9% Synergy
$3.18
Deflecting Swat-9% Synergy
$66.45
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$2.06
Pongify-12% Synergy
$1.95
Lightning Bolt-13% Synergy
$2.95
Brainstorm-18% Synergy
$1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse-21% Synergy
$2.64
Counterspell-22% Synergy
$2.09
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Lórien Revealed+35% Synergy
$2.37
Pirate's Pillage+34% Synergy
$0.46
Artful Dodge+33% Synergy
$0.52
Immolating Gyre+27% Synergy
$1.74
Cosmic Epiphany+22% Synergy
$0.19
Pore Over the Pages+20% Synergy
$0.18
Enter the Enigma+19% Synergy
$0.21
Ill-Timed Explosion+19% Synergy
$0.36
Deep Analysis+17% Synergy
$0.27
Seize the Spoils+17% Synergy
$0.61
Sundering Eruption+16% Synergy
$1.08
Waltz of Rage+14% Synergy
$0.24
Mana Geyser+13% Synergy
$1.73
Slip Through Space+13% Synergy
$0.34
Gandalf's Sanction+13% Synergy
$0.14
Pirate's Prize+13% Synergy
$0.24
Traumatize+13% Synergy
$3.32
Bond of Insight+13% Synergy
$0.24
Experimental Overload+12% Synergy
$0.14
Seize the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.07
Inspiration from Beyond+11% Synergy
$0.09
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+10% Synergy
$7.80
Inspired Tinkering+10% Synergy
$0.54
Cut Your Losses+10% Synergy
$1.43
Summons of Saruman+10% Synergy
$0.32
Curse of the Swine+9% Synergy
$0.23
Nibelheim Aflame+9% Synergy
$3.20
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
$4.60
Hit the Mother Lode+8% Synergy
$0.36
Wash Out+7% Synergy
$0.38
Chain Reaction+6% Synergy
$0.28
Epic Experiment+6% Synergy
$0.35
Sorceress's Schemes+6% Synergy
$0.19
Volcanic Vision+6% Synergy
$0.29
Past in Flames+5% Synergy
$4.13
Sea Gate Restoration+5% Synergy
$31.15
Crash Through+4% Synergy
$0.14
Time Warp+4% Synergy
$13.24
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$2.56
Shatterskull Smashing+3% Synergy
$7.93
Windfall+2% Synergy
$5.34
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$2.72
Brass's Bounty+2% Synergy
$0.36
Crackle with Power+1% Synergy
$12.51
Treasure Cruise-5% Synergy
$0.26
Serum Visions-9% Synergy
$1.39
Preordain-10% Synergy
$0.60
Ponder-11% Synergy
$1.40
Expressive Iteration-11% Synergy
$0.38
Gitaxian Probe-13% Synergy
$3.85
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+10% Synergy
$0.30
Mindsplice Apparatus+9% Synergy
$0.93
Winged Boots+8% Synergy
$10.35
Glamdring+8% Synergy
$2.25
Swiftfoot Boots+7% Synergy
$2.00
Runechanter's Pike+7% Synergy
$0.25
Whispersilk Cloak+6% Synergy
$3.35
Primal Amulet+4% Synergy
$9.74
Brotherhood Regalia+4% Synergy
$10.99
Shadowspear+2% Synergy
$39.49
Sapphire Medallion+1% Synergy
$5.93
Ruby Medallion-2% Synergy
$12.02
Lightning Greaves-5% Synergy
$4.61
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Double Vision+19% Synergy
$0.51
Case of the Ransacked Lab+12% Synergy
$0.58
Leyline of Anticipation+5% Synergy
$10.16
Rite of the Dragoncaller+4% Synergy
$3.24
Metallurgic Summonings+4% Synergy
$2.41
Search for Azcanta+4% Synergy
$1.92
Shark Typhoon+3% Synergy
$0.72
Jace's Sanctum+3% Synergy
$0.56
Propaganda-2% Synergy
$3.22
Fiery Inscription-2% Synergy
$0.49
Thousand-Year Storm-8% Synergy
$0.94
Mystic Remora-13% Synergy
$10.69
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.07
Ral, Storm Conduit-2% Synergy
$1.18
Ral, Crackling Wit-6% Synergy
$12.84
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+18% Synergy
$4.55
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$11.65
Arena of Glory+6% Synergy
$11.31
Desolate Lighthouse+5% Synergy
$0.20
Agna Qel'a+4% Synergy
$1.04
Command Beacon+3% Synergy
$5.36
Castle Vantress+2% Synergy
$0.30
Restless Spire+2% Synergy
$0.44
Cephalid Coliseum+1% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.28
Otawara, Soaring City-5% Synergy
$25.26
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.51
Reliquary Tower-9% Synergy
$3.70
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Bender's Waterskin+20% Synergy
$0.59
Sky Diamond+15% Synergy
$0.21
Fire Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.32
Izzet Signet+11% Synergy
$0.37
Fellwar Stone+11% Synergy
$1.08
Sonic Screwdriver+11% Synergy
$4.43
Talisman of Creativity+9% Synergy
$3.14
Star Compass+5% Synergy
$0.48
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.44
Pyromancer's Goggles+2% Synergy
$0.44
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.31
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$5.05
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$1.73
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.33
Thought Vessel-4% Synergy
$2.53
Sol Ring-12% Synergy
$1.25
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.56
Silundi Vision+27% Synergy
$0.50
Sundering Eruption+16% Synergy
$1.08
Thundering Falls+13% Synergy
$13.12
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$1.48
Izzet Boilerworks+12% Synergy
$0.38
Frostboil Snarl+11% Synergy
$0.30
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.35
Stormcarved Coast+7% Synergy
$4.03
Jwari Disruption+7% Synergy
$0.40
Cascade Bluffs+6% Synergy
$0.45
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.30
Shivan Reef+5% Synergy
$0.39
Ferrous Lake+5% Synergy
$0.26
Sea Gate Restoration+5% Synergy
$31.15
Rush of Inspiration+5% Synergy
$0.22
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$7.42
Hydroelectric Specimen+4% Synergy
$0.94
Molten Tributary+3% Synergy
$0.40
Shatterskull Smashing+3% Synergy
$7.93
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$13.35
Island+1% Synergy
$0.20
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.25
Temple of Epiphany+1% Synergy
$0.26
Volatile Fjord+1% Synergy
$0.82
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.26
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$4.08
Riverglide Pathway-1% Synergy
$4.09
Swiftwater Cliffs-1% Synergy
$0.08
Izzet Guildgate-1% Synergy
$0.08
Fabled Passage-1% Synergy
$2.43
Eroded Canyon-1% Synergy
$0.20
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.27
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.29
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$5.44
Riverpyre Verge-4% Synergy
$23.81
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.22
Silverbluff Bridge-4% Synergy
$0.24
Misty Rainforest-5% Synergy
$30.79
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$10.32
Training Center-6% Synergy
$13.53
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.17
Polluted Delta-6% Synergy
$18.85
Flooded Strand-6% Synergy
$15.98
Scalding Tarn-7% Synergy
$30.84
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
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