Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Budget Core

Nick Price
Apr 27, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played MDFCs in Commander
MDFCs are among the most popular cards in Commander due to their versatility. But which ones are the most played? Let's look at the top 10.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spectacle Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Brush Off
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Potioner's Trove
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goblin Electromancer
73%inclusion79 decks108 decks
45%synergy
Curiosity
68%inclusion73 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion72 decks108 decks
41%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
40%synergy
Izzet Charm
57%inclusion62 decks108 decks
39%synergy
Crackling Drake
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Opt
72%inclusion78 decks108 decks
37%synergy
Negate
64%inclusion69 decks108 decks
32%synergy
Clear the Mind
32%inclusion35 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
50%inclusion54 decks108 decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
44%inclusion48 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Treasure Cruise
42%inclusion45 decks108 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
40%inclusion43 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
39%inclusion42 decks108 decks
31%synergy
Tandem Lookout
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
34%inclusion37 decks108 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion28 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Mocking Sprite
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Coruscation Mage
19%inclusion19 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Electrostatic Field
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Whirlpool Rider
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Enigma Drake
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Windrider Wizard
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-30%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-3%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion10 decks102 decks
6%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Hypersonic Dragon
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mysidian Elder
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Sprite Dragon
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Storm Skreelix
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-4%synergy
Dragon Mage
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Wee Dragonauts
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Firebending Student
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tempest Angler
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Spellheart Chimera
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Creation
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Curious Homunculus
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Kraum, Violent Cacophony
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Myr Convert
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
31%inclusion33 decks108 decks
-12%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
29%inclusion31 decks108 decks
26%synergy
Spell Pierce
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
-24%synergy
Shock
28%inclusion30 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Rewind
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Quick Study
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Dispel
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Essence Scatter
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Mana Leak
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Cancel
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-22%synergy
Brainsurge
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Refute
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Unwind
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Think Twice
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Into the Roil
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Dig Through Time
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Radical Idea
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Expedite
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Fateful Showdown
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Demand Answers
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Chemister's Insight
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
12%synergy
Abandon Attachments
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Teach by Example
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Dizzy Spell
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Anticipate
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Blink of an Eye
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Turn Aside
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Impulse
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Repeal
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mental Modulation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mizzium Skin
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Mogg Salvage
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Dive Down
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Stern Dismissal
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Divination
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Beacon Bolt
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
21%inclusion23 decks108 decks
17%synergy
Chain Reaction
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion20 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
15%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Tormenting Voice
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
14%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Crash Through
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Renegade Tactics
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Warlord's Fury
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Mind Spring
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Unending Whisper
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Splatter Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Procrastinate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-14%synergy
Ravenform
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Winged Words
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Seize the Spoils
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Compulsive Research
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Enter the Enigma
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-29%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-30%synergy
Storm's Wrath
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Epic Experiment
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Blast of Genius
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Playful Shove
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Recollection
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Master the Way
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Witch's Mark
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Drag Under
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Consuming Tide
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Experimental Overload
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Perception
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Lock and Load
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-19%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Firemind's Research
25%inclusion27 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Inscription
23%inclusion25 decks108 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Noggle the Mind
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Ophidian Eye
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
The Bath Song
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Pursuit
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
The Mirari Conjecture
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
11%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion17 decks108 decks
-33%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion13 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion10 decks108 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Spire
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Memorial to Genius
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
56%inclusion61 decks108 decks
42%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
53%inclusion57 decks108 decks
-33%synergy
Izzet Locket
47%inclusion51 decks108 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Signet
46%inclusion50 decks108 decks
-36%synergy
Sky Diamond
37%inclusion40 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
29%synergy
Fire Diamond
31%inclusion34 decks108 decks
24%synergy
Firemind Vessel
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion22 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion19 decks108 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
-40%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
-22%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Sphere of the Suns
7.4%inclusion8 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geode
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion7 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Corrupted Grafstone
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion108 decks108 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion108 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion68 decks108 decks
-24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion59 decks108 decks
38%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
54%inclusion58 decks108 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
52%inclusion56 decks108 decks
43%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion53 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion44 decks108 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion36 decks108 decks
21%synergy
Highland Lake
26%inclusion28 decks108 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
24%inclusion26 decks108 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
22%inclusion24 decks108 decks
-44%synergy
Shivan Reef
19%inclusion21 decks108 decks
-40%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion18 decks108 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion16 decks108 decks
-19%synergy
Airship Engine Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Campus
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion15 decks108 decks
7%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion14 decks108 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion12 decks108 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion11 decks108 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.3%inclusion9 decks108 decks
-17%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
TCRI Building
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
1%synergy