Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Counterspells

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Roman Milan
Apr 1, 2026
Let's Learn the Enemy Color Pairs Before Secrets of Strixhaven
What is an enemy color pair, and what are the pairs called? Let's make sure you know the details before Secrets of Strixhaven prerelase.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Ophidian Eye
84%inclusion239 decks283 decks
70%synergy
Curiosity
92%inclusion259 decks283 decks
66%synergy
Tandem Lookout
80%inclusion225 decks283 decks
66%synergy
Dispel
67%inclusion191 decks283 decks
61%synergy
Misdirection
65%inclusion183 decks283 decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
70%inclusion198 decks283 decks
60%synergy
Pact of Negation
69%inclusion195 decks283 decks
60%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
66%inclusion187 decks283 decks
59%synergy
Delay
61%inclusion174 decks283 decks
59%synergy
Mental Misstep
66%inclusion187 decks283 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion236 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
77%inclusion217 decks283 decks
55%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
76%inclusion216 decks283 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
73%inclusion207 decks283 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion205 decks283 decks
53%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
69%inclusion196 decks283 decks
58%synergy
Pongify
69%inclusion195 decks283 decks
41%synergy
Flusterstorm
69%inclusion194 decks283 decks
56%synergy
Snap
67%inclusion190 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Deflecting Swat
67%inclusion190 decks283 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion226 decks283 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
72%inclusion203 decks283 decks
50%synergy
Force of Will
71%inclusion202 decks283 decks
59%synergy
Gamble
64%inclusion181 decks283 decks
47%synergy
Chrome Mox
62%inclusion175 decks283 decks
52%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion171 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion152 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Mox Diamond
50%inclusion142 decks283 decks
43%synergy
Ancient Tomb
41%inclusion115 decks283 decks
30%synergy
The One Ring
37%inclusion105 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
62%inclusion175 decks283 decks
56%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
59%inclusion168 decks283 decks
53%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
58%inclusion165 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
55%inclusion155 decks283 decks
53%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
51%inclusion143 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Matron
47%inclusion133 decks283 decks
46%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
46%inclusion130 decks283 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
44%inclusion37 decks84 decks
32%synergy
Displacer Kitten
42%inclusion119 decks283 decks
39%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion112 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Trinket Mage
34%inclusion97 decks283 decks
32%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion80 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Gilded Drake
31%inclusion89 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
27%inclusion77 decks283 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
23%inclusion64 decks283 decks
-16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Guttersnipe
20%inclusion58 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
-16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
18%inclusion50 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
-12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion14 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Phantasmal Image
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion29 decks245 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
-10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.2%inclusion26 decks283 decks
-8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Dragonologist
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
-13%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mockingbird
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.9%inclusion16 decks203 decks
-13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.8%inclusion15 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Spellseeker
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
0%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Body of Knowledge
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Rapid Hybridization
65%inclusion185 decks283 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion185 decks283 decks
37%synergy
Pyroblast
65%inclusion184 decks283 decks
57%synergy
Valakut Awakening
61%inclusion172 decks283 decks
51%synergy
Miscast
57%inclusion162 decks283 decks
55%synergy
Spell Pierce
57%inclusion161 decks283 decks
51%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
56%inclusion158 decks283 decks
50%synergy
Daze
52%inclusion146 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
52%inclusion146 decks283 decks
23%synergy
Strix Serenade
51%inclusion126 decks245 decks
47%synergy
Trickbind
51%inclusion144 decks283 decks
50%synergy
Chain of Vapor
51%inclusion144 decks283 decks
46%synergy
Stubborn Denial
51%inclusion144 decks283 decks
48%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
45%inclusion126 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Snapback
45%inclusion126 decks283 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion107 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion119 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Unsubstantiate
40%inclusion114 decks283 decks
39%synergy
Dig Through Time
40%inclusion114 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Geistwave
39%inclusion109 decks283 decks
38%synergy
Stern Scolding
36%inclusion101 decks283 decks
35%synergy
Spell Snare
35%inclusion98 decks283 decks
34%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion91 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion89 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Commandeer
31%inclusion87 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion82 decks283 decks
-13%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion81 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Gush
24%inclusion69 decks283 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion63 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion56 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Submerge
19%inclusion55 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion53 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroblast
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion33 decks203 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap
16%inclusion44 decks283 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion44 decks283 decks
-26%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion38 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion37 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion35 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion10 decks84 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion26 decks241 decks
-1%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Counterflux
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
60%inclusion171 decks283 decks
39%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion126 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Lórien Revealed
42%inclusion119 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Timetwister
34%inclusion95 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion88 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion73 decks283 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion64 decks283 decks
-15%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion63 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion60 decks283 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion48 decks283 decks
-10%synergy
Winds of Change
16%inclusion45 decks283 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion36 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
-11%synergy
Treasure Cruise
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.1%inclusion23 decks283 decks
-21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-13%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
-15%synergy
Transmute Artifact
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grafdigger's Cage
39%inclusion110 decks283 decks
38%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion47 decks283 decks
16%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
-19%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.5%inclusion24 decks283 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
-17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion22 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
-10%synergy
Wizard Class
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion42 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.4%inclusion18 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
67%inclusion191 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
54%inclusion152 decks283 decks
47%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion129 decks283 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion122 decks283 decks
18%synergy
Tolaria West
32%inclusion90 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion81 decks283 decks
-20%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion46 decks283 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion259 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion249 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion200 decks283 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion182 decks283 decks
51%synergy
Fellwar Stone
61%inclusion174 decks283 decks
30%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
57%inclusion161 decks283 decks
55%synergy
Mana Crypt
52%inclusion147 decks283 decks
50%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion131 decks283 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion49 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion43 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion39 decks283 decks
-22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion38 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
0%synergy
Pentad Prism
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.3%inclusion15 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion278 decks283 decks
11%synergy
Island
95%inclusion268 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion236 decks283 decks
35%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion222 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion206 decks283 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion203 decks283 decks
-26%synergy
Fiery Islet
71%inclusion201 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion193 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion175 decks283 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
61%inclusion172 decks283 decks
51%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion170 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
59%inclusion167 decks283 decks
49%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion165 decks283 decks
47%synergy
Volcanic Island
57%inclusion162 decks283 decks
42%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion161 decks283 decks
49%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion155 decks283 decks
47%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
54%inclusion154 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
51%inclusion145 decks283 decks
44%synergy
Wooded Foothills
49%inclusion140 decks283 decks
41%synergy
Thundering Falls
48%inclusion135 decks283 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion134 decks283 decks
-19%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
45%inclusion126 decks283 decks
36%synergy
Sink into Stupor
44%inclusion107 decks245 decks
27%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
42%inclusion118 decks283 decks
40%synergy
Arid Mesa
39%inclusion109 decks283 decks
29%synergy
Prismatic Vista
38%inclusion107 decks283 decks
31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion80 decks240 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion93 decks283 decks
-11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion73 decks283 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion67 decks283 decks
-17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion63 decks283 decks
-16%synergy
Horizon of Progress
22%inclusion53 decks239 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion60 decks283 decks
-19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
18%inclusion52 decks283 decks
-25%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-3%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
16%inclusion39 decks240 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion40 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion33 decks283 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion32 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
11%inclusion31 decks283 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion29 decks283 decks
1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion27 decks283 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.8%inclusion25 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
7.4%inclusion21 decks283 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.7%inclusion19 decks283 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.0%inclusion17 decks283 decks
3%synergy