Melek, Reforged Researcher
$0.62
$0.62Legendary Creature — Weird Detective
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#840
Current Rank
#948
Last Week
#944
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
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Gandalf/Omo vs Melek vs Gisa vs Orvar | EDH Gameplay ft. Joshua Moore | Smooth Brain EDH
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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.
Tablet of Discovery+14% Synergy
$0.76
Rapturous Moment+14% Synergy
$0.25
Traumatic Critique+11% Synergy
$1.08
Resonating Lute+6% Synergy
$2.10
Turbulent Springs-2% Synergy
$4.58
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Melek, Reforged Researcher's abilities and overall game plan.
Mystic Confluence+64% Synergy
$1.00
Chandra's Ignition+59% Synergy
$6.54
Fact or Fiction+59% Synergy
$0.25
Spell Swindle+56% Synergy
$1.60
Gravitic Punch+52% Synergy
$0.07
Aetherize+48% Synergy
$0.41
Big Score+48% Synergy
$0.53
Soul's Fire+47% Synergy
$0.24
Mystic Retrieval+43% Synergy
$0.27
Rogue's Passage+43% Synergy
$0.38
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Melek, Reforged Researcher decks.
Rewind+43% Synergy
$0.44
Unwind+41% Synergy
$1.07
Haughty Djinn+39% Synergy
$0.32
Unexpected Windfall+34% Synergy
$3.36
Frantic Search+30% Synergy
$1.10
Faithless Looting+25% Synergy
$0.24
Blasphemous Act+10% Synergy
$0.88
Archmage Emeritus+9% Synergy
$0.67
Storm-Kiln Artist+9% Synergy
$1.39
Chaos Warp+3% Synergy
$0.34
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$41.55
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
$18.15
Gamble-11% Synergy
$15.84
Fierce Guardianship-12% Synergy
$58.52
Rhystic Study-12% Synergy
$66.59
Jeska's Will-14% Synergy
$43.04
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crackling Drake+25% Synergy
$0.19
Wavebreak Hippocamp+23% Synergy
$0.81
Enigma Drake+15% Synergy
$0.14
Spellheart Chimera+14% Synergy
$0.15
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$1.33
Baral, Chief of Compliance+13% Synergy
$2.64
Talrand, Sky Summoner+11% Synergy
$0.86
Melek, Izzet Paragon+9% Synergy
$0.21
Wizards of Thay+9% Synergy
$1.98
Archmage of Runes+9% Synergy
$3.42
Goblin Electromancer+9% Synergy
$0.28
Millikin+8% Synergy
$0.32
The Emperor of Palamecia+7% Synergy
$0.32
Deranged Assistant+7% Synergy
$0.16
Ashling, Rekindled+6% Synergy
$1.26
Baral and Kari Zev+6% Synergy
$0.25
The Dawning Archaic+5% Synergy
$1.51
Dragonfly Swarm+5% Synergy
$0.22
Young Pyromancer+5% Synergy
$0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$0.80
Exhibition Tidecaller+5% Synergy
$0.58
Thunderclap Drake+4% Synergy
$0.79
Kinetic Augur+4% Synergy
$0.25
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+4% Synergy
$4.26
Eris, Roar of the Storm+4% Synergy
$4.92
High Fae Trickster+3% Synergy
$5.33
Rielle, the Everwise+3% Synergy
$3.84
Mizzix of the Izmagnus+3% Synergy
$0.64
Guttersnipe+3% Synergy
$0.29
Mocking Sprite+3% Synergy
$0.25
Stormcatch Mentor+2% Synergy
$0.28
Sanar, Unfinished Genius+2% Synergy
$0.25
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar+2% Synergy
$4.73
Alania, Divergent Storm+2% Synergy
$0.29
Dragon's Rage Channeler+2% Synergy
$1.74
Murmuring Mystic+2% Synergy
$1.54
Ovika, Enigma Goliath+0% Synergy
$0.23
Balmor, Battlemage Captain0% Synergy
$0.26
Third Path Iconoclast0% Synergy
$0.36
Abstract Paintmage-2% Synergy
$0.27
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch-2% Synergy
$27.10
Coruscation Mage-12% Synergy
$0.87
Niv-Mizzet, Parun-13% Synergy
$6.97
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Melek, Reforged Researcher safe.
Practical Research+40% Synergy
$0.22
Chemister's Insight+35% Synergy
$0.10
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.63
Temur Battle Rage+33% Synergy
$0.23
Sublime Epiphany+32% Synergy
$0.30
Desertion+31% Synergy
$0.95
Silundi Vision+29% Synergy
$0.38
Aetherspouts+28% Synergy
$0.77
Soul Read+26% Synergy
$0.18
Pull from Tomorrow+23% Synergy
$0.23
Access Denied+23% Synergy
$2.80
Behold the Multiverse+22% Synergy
$0.25
Rain of Revelation+20% Synergy
$0.21
Drown in Dreams+20% Synergy
$2.80
Fling+19% Synergy
$0.27
Decaying Time Loop+19% Synergy
$0.40
Intrude on the Mind+18% Synergy
$0.24
Confounding Riddle+17% Synergy
$0.32
School Daze+17% Synergy
$0.16
Scatter Arc+16% Synergy
$0.05
Consider+15% Synergy
$0.33
Evacuation+15% Synergy
$0.34
Thought Scour+14% Synergy
$1.51
Bolt Bend+13% Synergy
$5.56
Eject+12% Synergy
$0.24
Demand Answers+12% Synergy
$0.50
Run for Your Life+12% Synergy
$0.35
Sokka's Haiku+11% Synergy
$0.24
Thrill of Possibility+10% Synergy
$0.30
Three Steps Ahead+8% Synergy
$7.96
Ashling's Command+7% Synergy
$0.59
Return the Favor+7% Synergy
$0.70
Untimely Malfunction+4% Synergy
$7.26
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$6.82
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$16.68
Prismari Command+0% Synergy
$0.31
Reality Shift-1% Synergy
$0.26
Izzet Charm-2% Synergy
$0.25
Abrade-3% Synergy
$0.31
Negate-4% Synergy
$0.20
Opt-5% Synergy
$0.27
Seething Song-5% Synergy
$13.10
Deflecting Swat-8% Synergy
$67.12
Snap-9% Synergy
$3.40
Arcane Denial-10% Synergy
$2.01
Pongify-11% Synergy
$1.72
Lightning Bolt-15% Synergy
$0.92
Brainstorm-19% Synergy
$1.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse-22% Synergy
$2.27
Counterspell-22% Synergy
$3.67
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Melek, Reforged Researcher's game plan and control the board.
Lórien Revealed+35% Synergy
$3.50
Pirate's Pillage+35% Synergy
$0.64
Artful Dodge+33% Synergy
$0.54
Immolating Gyre+27% Synergy
$5.38
Cosmic Epiphany+21% Synergy
$0.23
Pore Over the Pages+20% Synergy
$0.16
Ill-Timed Explosion+19% Synergy
$0.35
Deep Analysis+18% Synergy
$0.27
Enter the Enigma+18% Synergy
$0.32
Soul Immolation+18% Synergy
$2.65
Seize the Spoils+18% Synergy
$0.28
Sundering Eruption+17% Synergy
$0.91
Traumatize+15% Synergy
$3.99
Pirate's Prize+14% Synergy
$0.30
Gandalf's Sanction+14% Synergy
$0.22
Bond of Insight+13% Synergy
$0.22
Waltz of Rage+13% Synergy
$0.33
Experimental Overload+12% Synergy
$0.19
Seize the Storm+12% Synergy
$0.15
Summons of Saruman+12% Synergy
$0.35
Slip Through Space+12% Synergy
$0.30
Cut Your Losses+11% Synergy
$1.41
Inspired Tinkering+10% Synergy
$0.78
Curse of the Swine+10% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Geyser+10% Synergy
$1.14
Inspiration from Beyond+9% Synergy
$0.22
Nibelheim Aflame+9% Synergy
$4.53
Steal the Show+8% Synergy
$0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+7% Synergy
$11.38
Mizzix's Mastery+7% Synergy
$8.02
Wash Out+7% Synergy
$0.41
Chain Reaction+6% Synergy
$0.30
Hit the Mother Lode+6% Synergy
$0.58
Epic Experiment+5% Synergy
$0.29
Volcanic Vision+5% Synergy
$0.52
Sea Gate Restoration+4% Synergy
$37.03
Crash Through+3% Synergy
$0.15
Past in Flames+3% Synergy
$4.57
Vandalblast+3% Synergy
$1.53
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.02
Windfall+2% Synergy
$4.94
Brass's Bounty+1% Synergy
$0.40
Solve the Equation+1% Synergy
$3.71
Crackle with Power0% Synergy
$7.91
Treasure Cruise-5% Synergy
$0.24
Serum Visions-9% Synergy
$1.34
Preordain-10% Synergy
$0.50
Ponder-11% Synergy
$1.75
Expressive Iteration-12% Synergy
$0.52
Gitaxian Probe-13% Synergy
$6.00
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.30
Winged Boots+8% Synergy
$10.38
Mindsplice Apparatus+7% Synergy
$1.44
Glamdring+7% Synergy
$2.22
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
$1.95
Runechanter's Pike+6% Synergy
$0.27
Whispersilk Cloak+5% Synergy
$2.25
Primal Amulet+3% Synergy
$14.21
Shadowspear+1% Synergy
$30.98
Sapphire Medallion+0% Synergy
$6.26
Ruby Medallion-3% Synergy
$12.37
Lightning Greaves-6% Synergy
$4.44
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Melek, Reforged Researcher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Double Vision+19% Synergy
$0.66
Case of the Ransacked Lab+9% Synergy
$0.51
Search for Azcanta+5% Synergy
$1.81
Leyline of Anticipation+4% Synergy
$8.43
Shark Typhoon+4% Synergy
$1.23
Metallurgic Summonings+3% Synergy
$2.31
Rite of the Dragoncaller+3% Synergy
$3.12
Jace's Sanctum+2% Synergy
$0.89
Propaganda+0% Synergy
$3.11
Fiery Inscription-1% Synergy
$0.42
Thousand-Year Storm-8% Synergy
$1.36
Mystic Remora-12% Synergy
$12.00
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Melek, Reforged Researcher to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Chandra, Hope's Beacon+4% Synergy
$2.11
Ral, Storm Conduit-2% Synergy
$1.46
Ral, Crackling Wit-6% Synergy
$17.06
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mystic Sanctuary+16% Synergy
$0.85
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$13.56
Arena of Glory+5% Synergy
$7.44
Desolate Lighthouse+4% Synergy
$0.21
Agna Qel'a+3% Synergy
$1.28
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$7.26
Cephalid Coliseum+2% Synergy
$0.22
Castle Vantress+1% Synergy
$0.29
Restless Spire+0% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of the False God-4% Synergy
$0.33
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$30.88
Mistrise Village-5% Synergy
$10.00
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
$2.94
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Bender's Waterskin+27% Synergy
$0.88
Sky Diamond+16% Synergy
$0.30
Fire Diamond+12% Synergy
$0.39
Izzet Signet+12% Synergy
$0.34
Sonic Screwdriver+12% Synergy
$3.37
Fellwar Stone+10% Synergy
$2.20
Talisman of Creativity+9% Synergy
$2.98
Star Compass+5% Synergy
$0.52
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
$1.10
Pyromancer's Goggles+2% Synergy
$0.41
Commander's Sphere+0% Synergy
$0.33
Decanter of Endless Water0% Synergy
$4.17
Cursed Mirror0% Synergy
$0.38
Mind Stone0% Synergy
$0.21
Thought Vessel-5% Synergy
$2.51
Sol Ring-14% Synergy
$1.13
Lands
The mana base foundation for Melek, Reforged Researcher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Kazuul's Fury+34% Synergy
$0.63
Silundi Vision+29% Synergy
$0.38
Sundering Eruption+17% Synergy
$0.91
Izzet Boilerworks+14% Synergy
$0.36
Pinnacle Monk+13% Synergy
$1.33
Frostboil Snarl+11% Synergy
$0.38
Thundering Falls+11% Synergy
$16.29
Sulfur Falls+7% Synergy
$0.39
Jwari Disruption+6% Synergy
$0.44
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.33
Stormcarved Coast+6% Synergy
$1.57
Cascade Bluffs+5% Synergy
$0.36
Shivan Reef+5% Synergy
$0.34
Hydroelectric Specimen+5% Synergy
$0.80
Rush of Inspiration+4% Synergy
$0.24
Sea Gate Restoration+4% Synergy
$37.03
Ferrous Lake+4% Synergy
$0.32
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
$6.82
Shatterskull Smashing+2% Synergy
$9.02
Valakut Awakening+2% Synergy
$16.68
Molten Tributary+1% Synergy
$0.30
Mountain+0% Synergy
$2.00
Island+0% Synergy
$0.07
Command Tower+0% Synergy
$0.25
Temple of Epiphany+0% Synergy
$0.31
Riverglide Pathway0% Synergy
$4.73
Izzet Guildgate0% Synergy
$0.11
Spirebluff Canal0% Synergy
$5.89
Eroded Canyon0% Synergy
$0.28
Swiftwater Cliffs0% Synergy
$0.16
Fabled Passage-2% Synergy
$3.30
Coastal Peak-2% Synergy
$0.40
Riverpyre Verge-2% Synergy
$21.08
Exotic Orchard-2% Synergy
$0.82
Fiery Islet-3% Synergy
$6.41
Silverbluff Bridge-3% Synergy
$0.26
Terramorphic Expanse-3% Synergy
$0.16
Scorched Geyser-3% Synergy
$2.48
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.12
Flooded Strand-5% Synergy
$16.02
Training Center-5% Synergy
$15.71
Polluted Delta-5% Synergy
$18.92
Scalding Tarn-6% Synergy
$36.04
Steam Vents-6% Synergy
$12.79
Path of Ancestry-6% Synergy
$0.27
Volcanic Island-7% Synergy
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