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
#1049
Current Rank
#1005
Last Week
#963
Past 2 Years
Izzet Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Melek, Reforged Researcher.
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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
$0.27
Pym Particles+3% Synergy
$0.45
Timeline Inquiry+1% Synergy
$0.25
Dismissive Denial+1% Synergy
$0.27
The Scarlet Witch+1% Synergy
$0.70
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Mystic Confluence+64% Synergy
$1.04
Fact or Fiction+60% Synergy
$0.21
Chandra's Ignition+59% Synergy
$6.56
Spell Swindle+55% Synergy
$2.21
Gravitic Punch+52% Synergy
$0.09
Aetherize+48% Synergy
$0.43
Big Score+48% Synergy
$0.39
Soul's Fire+47% Synergy
$0.21
Mystic Retrieval+43% Synergy
$0.24
Rogue's Passage+43% Synergy
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Rewind+42% Synergy
$0.43
Unwind+41% Synergy
$1.17
Haughty Djinn+38% Synergy
$0.31
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$3.04
Frantic Search+31% Synergy
$1.30
Faithless Looting+26% Synergy
$0.35
Blasphemous Act+9% Synergy
$2.19
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
$0.50
Storm-Kiln Artist+8% Synergy
$1.31
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
$40.76
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
$16.53
Gamble-11% Synergy
$16.42
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$55.26
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$70.26
Jeska's Will-14% Synergy
$41.68
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
$0.91
Enigma Drake+14% Synergy
$0.14
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.60
Spellheart Chimera+14% Synergy
$0.24
Baral, Chief of Compliance+12% Synergy
$2.59
Talrand, Sky Summoner+11% Synergy
$0.95
Melek, Izzet Paragon+10% Synergy
$0.18
Archmage of Runes+9% Synergy
$3.36
Goblin Electromancer+8% Synergy
$0.27
The Emperor of Palamecia+8% Synergy
$0.25
Wizards of Thay+8% Synergy
$1.56
Millikin+8% Synergy
$0.27
Deranged Assistant+7% Synergy
$0.22
Ashling, Rekindled+7% Synergy
$0.94
The Dawning Archaic+6% Synergy
$1.26
Baral and Kari Zev+6% Synergy
$0.25
Exhibition Tidecaller+6% Synergy
$0.52
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$0.82
Dragonfly Swarm+5% Synergy
$0.18
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.29
Kinetic Augur+4% Synergy
$0.22
Thunderclap Drake+4% Synergy
$0.56
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+4% Synergy
$3.56
Eris, Roar of the Storm+3% Synergy
$4.92
High Fae Trickster+3% Synergy
$4.67
Rielle, the Everwise+3% Synergy
$3.94
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+3% Synergy
$0.23
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+3% Synergy
$0.74
Guttersnipe+2% Synergy
$0.29
Mocking Sprite+2% Synergy
$0.25
Stormcatch Mentor+2% Synergy
$0.29
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.27
Murmuring Mystic+2% Synergy
$0.98
Dragon's Rage Channeler+2% Synergy
$1.58
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+0% Synergy
$0.23
Balmor, Battlemage Captain0% Synergy
$0.27
Third Path Iconoclast0% Synergy
$0.30
Dirgur Focusmage0% Synergy
$0.29
Abstract Paintmage-1% Synergy
$0.26
Coruscation Mage-12% Synergy
$1.50
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-13% Synergy
$5.74
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.
Practical Research+40% Synergy
$0.20
Chemister's Insight+35% Synergy
$0.11
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.53
Temur Battle Rage+33% Synergy
$0.21
Sublime Epiphany+32% Synergy
$0.30
Desertion+31% Synergy
$0.95
Silundi Vision+29% Synergy
$0.44
Aetherspouts+29% Synergy
$0.71
Soul Read+27% Synergy
$0.26
Pull from Tomorrow+22% Synergy
$0.29
Access Denied+22% Synergy
$2.75
Behold the Multiverse+21% Synergy
$0.21
Rain of Revelation+21% Synergy
$0.21
Drown in Dreams+20% Synergy
$2.55
Fling+19% Synergy
$0.28
Decaying Time Loop+18% Synergy
$0.65
Intrude on the Mind+18% Synergy
$0.26
Confounding Riddle+18% Synergy
$0.19
School Daze+17% Synergy
$0.17
Scatter Arc+16% Synergy
$0.07
Consider+15% Synergy
$0.31
Evacuation+15% Synergy
$0.30
Thought Scour+13% Synergy
$1.45
Bolt Bend+13% Synergy
$4.38
Eject+12% Synergy
$0.15
Run for Your Life+12% Synergy
$0.32
Demand Answers+12% Synergy
$0.38
Sokka's Haiku+11% Synergy
$0.19
Traumatic Critique+11% Synergy
$0.58
Thrill of Possibility+10% Synergy
$0.29
Three Steps Ahead+9% Synergy
$5.41
Return the Favor+7% Synergy
$0.44
Untimely Malfunction+4% Synergy
$8.33
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$5.57
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$16.70
Prismari Command+0% Synergy
$0.31
Reality Shift-1% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Charm-2% Synergy
$0.24
Abrade-3% Synergy
$0.43
Negate-4% Synergy
$0.20
Opt-5% Synergy
$0.21
Seething Song-5% Synergy
$12.71
Deflecting Swat-9% Synergy
$66.68
Snap-9% Synergy
$3.28
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$1.56
Pongify-12% Synergy
$1.63
Lightning Bolt-15% Synergy
$0.78
Brainstorm-18% Synergy
$1.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse-22% Synergy
$2.75
Counterspell-22% Synergy
$3.91
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Pirate's Pillage+35% Synergy
$0.79
Lórien Revealed+35% Synergy
$4.41
Artful Dodge+34% Synergy
$0.51
Immolating Gyre+28% Synergy
$5.07
Cosmic Epiphany+21% Synergy
$0.19
Pore Over the Pages+20% Synergy
$0.20
Ill-Timed Explosion+20% Synergy
$0.33
Deep Analysis+19% Synergy
$0.32
Soul Immolation+18% Synergy
$2.39
Enter the Enigma+18% Synergy
$0.33
Seize the Spoils+18% Synergy
$0.25
Sundering Eruption+18% Synergy
$0.98
Rapturous Moment+16% Synergy
$0.29
Traumatize+15% Synergy
$4.21
Pirate's Prize+14% Synergy
$0.22
Bond of Insight+14% Synergy
$0.23
Gandalf's Sanction+14% Synergy
$0.22
Waltz of Rage+13% Synergy
$0.30
Experimental Overload+13% Synergy
$0.17
Seize the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.13
Summons of Saruman+12% Synergy
$0.28
Cut Your Losses+12% Synergy
$1.67
Slip Through Space+11% Synergy
$0.41
Inspired Tinkering+10% Synergy
$1.37
Curse of the Swine+10% Synergy
$0.32
Mana Geyser+10% Synergy
$1.08
Inspiration from Beyond+9% Synergy
$0.24
Nibelheim Aflame+9% Synergy
$4.37
Steal the Show+8% Synergy
$0.28
Mizzix's Mastery+7% Synergy
$9.11
Wash Out+7% Synergy
$0.41
Chain Reaction+7% Synergy
$0.20
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+6% Synergy
$12.28
Quiet Speculation+6% Synergy
$0.62
Hit the Mother Lode+5% Synergy
$0.68
Epic Experiment+5% Synergy
$0.30
Volcanic Vision+4% Synergy
$0.66
Sea Gate Restoration+4% Synergy
$39.77
Past in Flames+3% Synergy
$4.21
Crash Through+3% Synergy
$0.17
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$1.03
Windfall+2% Synergy
$4.97
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$3.96
Brass's Bounty+1% Synergy
$0.41
Crackle with Power-1% Synergy
$7.31
Treasure Cruise-5% Synergy
$0.26
Preordain-10% Synergy
$0.47
Ponder-11% Synergy
$1.56
Expressive Iteration-12% Synergy
$0.43
Gitaxian Probe-13% Synergy
$3.99
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.35
Winged Boots+8% Synergy
$9.81
Mindsplice Apparatus+6% Synergy
$1.10
Glamdring+6% Synergy
$2.01
Runechanter's Pike+6% Synergy
$0.31
Swiftfoot Boots+5% Synergy
$2.34
Whispersilk Cloak+5% Synergy
$1.71
Brotherhood Regalia+3% Synergy
$8.71
Primal Amulet+3% Synergy
$13.43
Shadowspear+1% Synergy
$34.13
Sapphire Medallion+0% Synergy
$5.82
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$12.91
Lightning Greaves-7% Synergy
$3.65
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Double Vision+18% Synergy
$0.61
Case of the Ransacked Lab+9% Synergy
$0.48
Search for Azcanta+5% Synergy
$1.72
Shark Typhoon+4% Synergy
$1.51
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$7.55
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$3.56
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.72
Propaganda+0% Synergy
$2.17
Fiery Inscription-1% Synergy
$0.42
Thousand-Year Storm-8% Synergy
$1.13
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$12.47
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.62
Ral, Crackling Wit-5% Synergy
$13.68
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$1.03
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$13.35
Arena of Glory+5% Synergy
$7.52
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.32
Agna Qel'a+3% Synergy
$1.21
Cephalid Coliseum+2% Synergy
$0.31
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$8.65
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.34
Restless Spire0% Synergy
$0.23
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.25
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$27.20
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$8.07
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
$3.51
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Bender's Waterskin+27% Synergy
$0.83
Tablet of Discovery+16% Synergy
$1.93
Sky Diamond+16% Synergy
$0.22
Izzet Signet+13% Synergy
$0.40
Fire Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.32
Sonic Screwdriver+12% Synergy
$3.29
Fellwar Stone+9% Synergy
$0.75
Talisman of Creativity+8% Synergy
$1.71
Resonating Lute+8% Synergy
$1.76
Star Compass+5% Synergy
$0.58
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$0.51
Pyromancer's Goggles+1% Synergy
$0.39
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.29
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$4.37
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$0.46
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.31
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$2.28
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
$1.48
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.53
Silundi Vision+29% Synergy
$0.44
Sundering Eruption+18% Synergy
$0.98
Izzet Boilerworks+15% Synergy
$0.37
Pinnacle Monk+14% Synergy
$1.60
Frostboil Snarl+11% Synergy
$0.25
Thundering Falls+10% Synergy
$15.47
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.24
Jwari Disruption+6% Synergy
$0.37
Myriad Landscape+5% Synergy
$0.36
Cascade Bluffs+5% Synergy
$0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$0.82
Ferrous Lake+5% Synergy
$0.28
Shivan Reef+5% Synergy
$0.30
Stormcarved Coast+4% Synergy
$2.00
Sea Gate Restoration+4% Synergy
$39.77
Rush of Inspiration+4% Synergy
$0.22
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$5.57
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$16.70
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.43
Molten Tributary+1% Synergy
$0.25
Island+0% Synergy
$0.17
Mountain+0% Synergy
$0.18
Temple of Epiphany0% Synergy
$0.23
Command Tower0% Synergy
$0.35
Izzet Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.12
Riverglide Pathway0% Synergy
$4.58
Eroded Canyon0% Synergy
$0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs0% Synergy
$0.15
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$5.54
Coastal Peak-2% Synergy
$0.24
Riverpyre Verge-3% Synergy
$20.32
Fabled Passage-3% Synergy
$1.00
Turbulent Springs-3% Synergy
$4.42
Terramorphic Expanse-3% Synergy
$0.20
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.30
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$6.75
Exotic Orchard-3% Synergy
$0.27
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.34
Scorched Geyser-4% Synergy
$0.40
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$17.04
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$19.33
Training Center-6% Synergy
$16.79
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$38.31
Path of Ancestry-7% Synergy
$0.24
Steam Vents-7% Synergy
$11.52
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
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