Melek, Reforged Researcher
MKMMurders at Karlov Manor/#430/2024MythicPromo
Colour IDMV 5
Current paper retail
Card Kingdom$0.79
Cardmarket€0.58
ManaPool$0.15
TCGplayer$0.50
Buylist (dealers pay)
Card Kingdom$0.12
Paper retail history (USD)
3 providers
Latest $0.79High $1.29Low $0.79▲ 0.0%
Market and collecting
Market overview
$0.50TCGplayer, USD, retail, foil
Latest observation: 2026-11-10
7d▼ 3.9%30d▼ 7.4%90d▼ 5.7%
90d high
$0.55
90d low
$0.50
Paper printings priced
1
Currently 1st
Cheapest paper printing
$0.50
Murders at Karlov Manor
- Down 7.4% over the last 30 days on TCGplayer.
- Currently 9% below its 90 day high of $0.55.
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Gameplay and rules
Legendary Creature — Weird Detective
Melek's power and toughness are each equal to twice the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard.
The first instant or sorcery spell you cast each turn costs less to cast.
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Card capabilities
Derived deterministically from card types, Oracle text and keywords. Not a strategic evaluation.
Format legality
Primary formats
Eternal formats
Rulings
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About this card
Melek, Reforged Researcher
Melek, Reforged Researcher is a Legendary Creature — Weird Detective, with mana cost {3}{U}{R} (mana value 5).
Format legality: Commander: legal, Modern: legal, Standard: legal, Pioneer: legal, Legacy: legal, Pauper: not_legal.
Current headline price on TCGplayer: $0.50 (down 7.4% over 30 days).
Frequently asked
Melek, Reforged Researcher FAQ
How much is Melek, Reforged Researcher worth?
The current TCGplayer USD retail price for Melek, Reforged Researcher is $0.50. It is down 7.4% over the last 30 days. Over 90 days it has ranged from $0.50 to $0.55.
What is the cheapest printing of Melek, Reforged Researcher?
The cheapest currently priced paper printing is from Murders at Karlov Manor at $0.50 on TCGplayer.
What set was Melek, Reforged Researcher first printed in?
The earliest English paper printing that MTGPrices tracks is from MKM #430, released 2024-02-09.
Is Melek, Reforged Researcher legal in Commander?
Yes, Melek, Reforged Researcher is currently legal in Commander per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Melek, Reforged Researcher legal in Modern?
Yes, Melek, Reforged Researcher is currently legal in Modern per Scryfall's legality feed.
Is Melek, Reforged Researcher legal in Standard?
Yes, Melek, Reforged Researcher is currently legal in Standard per Scryfall's legality feed.
What does Melek, Reforged Researcher do?
Melek, Reforged Researcher is a Legendary Creature — Weird Detective with mana cost {3}{U}{R}. Its Oracle text reads: "Melek's power and toughness are each equal to twice the number of instant and sorcery cards in your graveyard. The first instant or sorcery spell you cast each turn costs {3} less to cast.".