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
#1035
Current Rank
#1002
Last Week
#968
Past 2 Years
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Reforged Researcher.
Yu-Gi-Oh vs Magic The Gathering! Cimoooooooo, MBT, Nyhmnim! Shuffle Up & Play #99 Commander Gameplay
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
More Melek, Reforged Researcher VideosNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Flame On!+4% Synergy
$0.26
Pym Particles+3% Synergy
$0.28
Timeline Inquiry+2% Synergy
$0.26
Dismissive Denial+1% Synergy
$0.25
The Scarlet Witch+1% Synergy
$0.75
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Mystic Confluence+64% Synergy
$1.02
Fact or Fiction+59% Synergy
$0.26
Chandra's Ignition+59% Synergy
$6.82
Spell Swindle+55% Synergy
$2.04
Gravitic Punch+52% Synergy
$0.12
Aetherize+48% Synergy
$0.41
Big Score+48% Synergy
$0.42
Soul's Fire+47% Synergy
$0.28
Mystic Retrieval+43% Synergy
$0.23
Rogue's Passage+43% Synergy
$0.40
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Rewind+42% Synergy
$0.41
Unwind+41% Synergy
$1.13
Haughty Djinn+38% Synergy
$0.30
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$3.46
Frantic Search+31% Synergy
$1.40
Faithless Looting+26% Synergy
$0.40
Blasphemous Act+9% Synergy
$0.76
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
$0.51
Storm-Kiln Artist+9% Synergy
$1.56
Chaos Warp+2% Synergy
$0.33
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$40.33
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
$15.83
Gamble-11% Synergy
$17.23
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$55.95
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$70.04
Jeska's Will-14% Synergy
$41.58
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crackling Drake+24% Synergy
$0.20
Wavebreak Hippocamp+23% Synergy
$0.95
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.57
Enigma Drake+14% Synergy
$0.08
Spellheart Chimera+13% Synergy
$0.23
Baral, Chief of Compliance+12% Synergy
$2.66
Talrand, Sky Summoner+11% Synergy
$1.17
Melek, Izzet Paragon+9% Synergy
$0.19
Archmage of Runes+9% Synergy
$3.17
The Emperor of Palamecia+8% Synergy
$0.28
Goblin Electromancer+8% Synergy
$0.35
Wizards of Thay+8% Synergy
$1.63
Millikin+8% Synergy
$0.26
Deranged Assistant+8% Synergy
$0.23
Ashling, Rekindled+7% Synergy
$1.16
The Dawning Archaic+6% Synergy
$1.26
Baral and Kari Zev+6% Synergy
$0.26
Exhibition Tidecaller+6% Synergy
$0.59
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$0.82
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.30
Dragonfly Swarm+5% Synergy
$0.23
Kinetic Augur+4% Synergy
$0.24
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+4% Synergy
$0.29
Thunderclap Drake+4% Synergy
$0.60
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+4% Synergy
$3.92
Eris, Roar of the Storm+3% Synergy
$4.68
High Fae Trickster+3% Synergy
$4.35
Rielle, the Everwise+3% Synergy
$3.59
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+3% Synergy
$0.95
Mocking Sprite+2% Synergy
$0.25
Stormcatch Mentor+2% Synergy
$0.31
Guttersnipe+2% Synergy
$0.36
Dragon's Rage Channeler+2% Synergy
$1.41
Murmuring Mystic+2% Synergy
$1.12
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.29
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+0% Synergy
$0.21
Third Path Iconoclast0% Synergy
$0.26
Balmor, Battlemage Captain0% Synergy
$0.27
Dirgur Focusmage0% Synergy
$0.34
Abstract Paintmage0% Synergy
$0.28
Coruscation Mage-12% Synergy
$2.32
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-12% Synergy
$5.69
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.
Practical Research+40% Synergy
$0.21
Chemister's Insight+35% Synergy
$0.11
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.51
Sublime Epiphany+32% Synergy
$0.35
Temur Battle Rage+32% Synergy
$0.24
Desertion+31% Synergy
$0.98
Silundi Vision+29% Synergy
$0.44
Aetherspouts+29% Synergy
$0.73
Soul Read+27% Synergy
$0.28
Pull from Tomorrow+22% Synergy
$0.26
Access Denied+22% Synergy
$2.55
Behold the Multiverse+21% Synergy
$0.23
Rain of Revelation+21% Synergy
$0.20
Drown in Dreams+20% Synergy
$2.12
Fling+19% Synergy
$0.28
Decaying Time Loop+18% Synergy
$0.36
Intrude on the Mind+18% Synergy
$0.27
Confounding Riddle+17% Synergy
$0.24
School Daze+17% Synergy
$0.16
Scatter Arc+16% Synergy
$0.07
Evacuation+15% Synergy
$0.35
Consider+15% Synergy
$0.28
Thought Scour+13% Synergy
$1.26
Bolt Bend+13% Synergy
$5.48
Eject+12% Synergy
$0.21
Run for Your Life+12% Synergy
$0.31
Demand Answers+12% Synergy
$0.39
Sokka's Haiku+12% Synergy
$0.21
Thrill of Possibility+10% Synergy
$0.31
Traumatic Critique+10% Synergy
$0.59
Three Steps Ahead+9% Synergy
$5.47
Return the Favor+7% Synergy
$0.43
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$5.47
Untimely Malfunction+4% Synergy
$7.57
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$17.60
Prismari Command+0% Synergy
$0.30
Reality Shift-1% Synergy
$0.35
Izzet Charm-2% Synergy
$0.20
Abrade-4% Synergy
$0.29
Negate-4% Synergy
$0.16
Opt-5% Synergy
$0.25
Seething Song-5% Synergy
$12.55
Snap-9% Synergy
$2.99
Deflecting Swat-9% Synergy
$67.34
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$1.31
Pongify-12% Synergy
$1.79
Lightning Bolt-15% Synergy
$0.74
Brainstorm-18% Synergy
$1.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse-22% Synergy
$3.14
Counterspell-23% Synergy
$3.77
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Lórien Revealed+35% Synergy
$5.13
Pirate's Pillage+35% Synergy
$0.72
Artful Dodge+33% Synergy
$0.50
Immolating Gyre+27% Synergy
$4.81
Cosmic Epiphany+20% Synergy
$0.17
Deep Analysis+20% Synergy
$0.19
Ill-Timed Explosion+20% Synergy
$0.35
Pore Over the Pages+20% Synergy
$0.24
Enter the Enigma+18% Synergy
$0.31
Soul Immolation+18% Synergy
$2.70
Seize the Spoils+18% Synergy
$0.24
Sundering Eruption+18% Synergy
$1.16
Rapturous Moment+16% Synergy
$0.27
Traumatize+15% Synergy
$4.12
Pirate's Prize+14% Synergy
$0.19
Bond of Insight+14% Synergy
$0.27
Gandalf's Sanction+13% Synergy
$0.24
Waltz of Rage+13% Synergy
$0.32
Experimental Overload+13% Synergy
$0.16
Seize the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.14
Summons of Saruman+12% Synergy
$0.33
Cut Your Losses+12% Synergy
$1.89
Slip Through Space+11% Synergy
$0.36
Inspired Tinkering+10% Synergy
$1.97
Curse of the Swine+10% Synergy
$0.32
Mana Geyser+10% Synergy
$1.47
Nibelheim Aflame+10% Synergy
$3.82
Inspiration from Beyond+9% Synergy
$0.29
Steal the Show+8% Synergy
$0.29
Mizzix's Mastery+8% Synergy
$8.92
Wash Out+7% Synergy
$0.39
Chain Reaction+7% Synergy
$0.32
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+7% Synergy
$12.42
Quiet Speculation+6% Synergy
$0.63
Hit the Mother Lode+5% Synergy
$0.68
Epic Experiment+5% Synergy
$0.31
Sea Gate Restoration+4% Synergy
$39.34
Volcanic Vision+4% Synergy
$0.50
Past in Flames+3% Synergy
$4.17
Crash Through+3% Synergy
$0.12
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$1.02
Windfall+2% Synergy
$4.91
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$3.76
Brass's Bounty+1% Synergy
$0.44
Crackle with Power-1% Synergy
$7.06
Treasure Cruise-4% Synergy
$0.34
Preordain-10% Synergy
$0.59
Ponder-10% Synergy
$1.92
Expressive Iteration-12% Synergy
$0.26
Gitaxian Probe-13% Synergy
$5.08
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.35
Winged Boots+8% Synergy
$9.44
Mindsplice Apparatus+6% Synergy
$1.68
Glamdring+6% Synergy
$2.61
Runechanter's Pike+6% Synergy
$0.34
Swiftfoot Boots+5% Synergy
$1.93
Whispersilk Cloak+5% Synergy
$1.46
Brotherhood Regalia+3% Synergy
$8.38
Primal Amulet+3% Synergy
$13.05
Shadowspear+1% Synergy
$32.42
Sapphire Medallion+0% Synergy
$7.67
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$13.16
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$4.15
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Double Vision+18% Synergy
$0.62
Case of the Ransacked Lab+9% Synergy
$0.50
Search for Azcanta+5% Synergy
$1.54
Shark Typhoon+4% Synergy
$1.78
Leyline of Anticipation+3% Synergy
$7.03
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$4.22
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.14
Propaganda+0% Synergy
$2.26
Fiery Inscription-1% Synergy
$0.45
Thousand-Year Storm-8% Synergy
$0.96
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$12.59
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.92
Ral, Crackling Wit-6% Synergy
$13.89
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$1.04
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$13.90
Arena of Glory+5% Synergy
$7.61
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.30
Agna Qel'a+3% Synergy
$1.10
Cephalid Coliseum+2% Synergy
$0.28
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$9.26
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.36
Restless Spire0% Synergy
$0.23
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.31
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$28.63
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.84
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$4.25
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Bender's Waterskin+27% Synergy
$0.97
Tablet of Discovery+16% Synergy
$2.29
Sky Diamond+16% Synergy
$0.25
Izzet Signet+13% Synergy
$0.40
Fire Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.33
Sonic Screwdriver+12% Synergy
$3.14
Fellwar Stone+10% Synergy
$0.86
Talisman of Creativity+8% Synergy
$1.43
Resonating Lute+8% Synergy
$1.42
Star Compass+5% Synergy
$0.58
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.43
Pyromancer's Goggles+1% Synergy
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.29
Decanter of Endless Water+0% Synergy
$4.45
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$0.45
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.35
Thought Vessel-6% Synergy
$2.45
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
$1.42
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.51
Silundi Vision+29% Synergy
$0.44
Sundering Eruption+18% Synergy
$1.16
Izzet Boilerworks+15% Synergy
$0.37
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.57
Frostboil Snarl+11% Synergy
$0.25
Thundering Falls+11% Synergy
$15.87
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.26
Jwari Disruption+6% Synergy
$0.45
Cascade Bluffs+6% Synergy
$0.36
Myriad Landscape+5% Synergy
$0.30
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$0.82
Shivan Reef+5% Synergy
$0.35
Stormcarved Coast+5% Synergy
$2.32
Ferrous Lake+5% Synergy
$0.32
Sea Gate Restoration+4% Synergy
$39.34
Rush of Inspiration+4% Synergy
$0.29
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$5.47
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$17.60
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.53
Molten Tributary+1% Synergy
$0.26
Island+0% Synergy
$0.08
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.28
Temple of Epiphany0% Synergy
$0.27
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.34
Riverglide Pathway0% Synergy
$4.63
Izzet Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.13
Eroded Canyon0% Synergy
$0.30
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$4.76
Swiftwater Cliffs0% Synergy
$0.15
Coastal Peak-2% Synergy
$0.24
Turbulent Springs-2% Synergy
$5.19
Riverpyre Verge-3% Synergy
$20.76
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$1.04
Terramorphic Expanse-3% Synergy
$0.31
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$6.86
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.27
Scorched Geyser-3% Synergy
$0.39
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.27
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.28
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$16.42
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$19.73
Training Center-6% Synergy
$17.35
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$40.14
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$11.45
Path of Ancestry-7% Synergy
$0.29
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
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