Magic: The Gathering

Melek, Izzet Paragon

Commander Masters 345 • uncommon

Set: Commander Masters
Collector number: 345
Rarity: Uncommon
Mana cost: 4 generic mana blue mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Jason Chan
Market price: $0.26

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Market

What it's worth

$0.26market price via TCGplayer · Oct 8, 2026$0.13 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Melek, Izzet Paragon serves as a powerful centerpiece for decks focused on instant and sorcery spells by allowing players to cast the top card of their library. This ability turns the library into a secondary hand, rewarding strategic deck manipulation and rewarding players who can effectively sequence their spells for maximum impact.

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Card face

What it does

Play with the top card of your library revealed.

You may cast instant and sorcery spells from the top of your library.

Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell from your library, copy it. You may choose new targets for the copy.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Melek, Izzet Paragon was originally released in the 2013 Dragon's Maze set, representing a weird elemental entity from the Ravnica plane. This specific version, appearing in the 2023 Commander Masters set as card number 345, serves as a high-profile reprint. It highlights the chaotic, spell-slinging identity of the Izzet League, a faction known for their reliance on destructive magic and erratic experimentation.

The card’s design, illustrated by Dan Scott, captures Melek’s composition of molten energy and lightning. The mechanic reflects the Izzet philosophy, allowing players to play the top card of their library to simulate experimental casting. As a popular Commander choice for players who enjoy spell-based strategies, it remains a staple for those seeking to leverage deck-manipulation mechanics in the Commander format.

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About

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