Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Counterspells

Cooper Gottfried
Mar 9, 2026
What Are the Best Utility Lands in Commander?
Lands are in every single Commander deck, but not all of them just produce mana. So let's look at the ten best utility lands in the format.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Splatter Technique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Critique
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-8%synergy
Steal the Show
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Ophidian Eye
83%inclusion224 decks269 decks
69%synergy
Curiosity
90%inclusion243 decks269 decks
66%synergy
Tandem Lookout
78%inclusion211 decks269 decks
65%synergy
Dispel
66%inclusion177 decks269 decks
59%synergy
Misdirection
62%inclusion167 decks269 decks
58%synergy
Pact of Negation
67%inclusion180 decks269 decks
58%synergy
Force of Negation
68%inclusion182 decks269 decks
58%synergy
Delay
60%inclusion162 decks269 decks
58%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
64%inclusion173 decks269 decks
57%synergy
Mental Misstep
64%inclusion172 decks269 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
83%inclusion223 decks269 decks
31%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
77%inclusion206 decks269 decks
40%synergy
Swan Song
75%inclusion203 decks269 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion191 decks269 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion190 decks269 decks
51%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
67%inclusion180 decks269 decks
55%synergy
Pongify
67%inclusion179 decks269 decks
39%synergy
Flusterstorm
66%inclusion178 decks269 decks
54%synergy
Snap
66%inclusion177 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Deflecting Swat
65%inclusion176 decks269 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion211 decks269 decks
54%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
70%inclusion188 decks269 decks
48%synergy
Force of Will
69%inclusion186 decks269 decks
57%synergy
Gamble
63%inclusion169 decks269 decks
46%synergy
Chrome Mox
61%inclusion163 decks269 decks
51%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion156 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
51%inclusion136 decks269 decks
29%synergy
Mox Diamond
49%inclusion131 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion103 decks269 decks
28%synergy
The One Ring
36%inclusion97 decks269 decks
27%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
60%inclusion161 decks269 decks
55%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
58%inclusion155 decks269 decks
51%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion152 decks269 decks
48%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
53%inclusion142 decks269 decks
51%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
49%inclusion131 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
47%inclusion126 decks269 decks
38%synergy
Goblin Matron
45%inclusion121 decks269 decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
44%inclusion37 decks85 decks
32%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion108 decks269 decks
30%synergy
Displacer Kitten
40%inclusion107 decks269 decks
36%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
25%synergy
Trinket Mage
32%inclusion85 decks269 decks
29%synergy
Gilded Drake
30%inclusion81 decks269 decks
29%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
26%inclusion69 decks269 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
-16%synergy
Guttersnipe
22%inclusion59 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
19%inclusion52 decks269 decks
-15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
19%inclusion52 decks269 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion50 decks269 decks
-10%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
17%inclusion47 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion46 decks269 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Phantasmal Image
16%inclusion44 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion43 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion34 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
12%inclusion33 decks269 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion32 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
12%inclusion29 decks246 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
12%inclusion31 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
-10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.7%inclusion18 decks208 decks
-13%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Mockingbird
8.0%inclusion16 decks199 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.8%inclusion16 decks204 decks
-13%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.8%inclusion15 decks193 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Firebrand Archer
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
-7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
-12%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion172 decks269 decks
35%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
63%inclusion170 decks269 decks
46%synergy
Pyroblast
62%inclusion168 decks269 decks
55%synergy
Valakut Awakening
59%inclusion158 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Spell Pierce
55%inclusion148 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Miscast
55%inclusion147 decks269 decks
52%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
54%inclusion146 decks269 decks
48%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion145 decks269 decks
25%synergy
Strix Serenade
50%inclusion124 decks246 decks
46%synergy
Chain of Vapor
50%inclusion135 decks269 decks
45%synergy
Trickbind
50%inclusion134 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Daze
49%inclusion132 decks269 decks
46%synergy
Stubborn Denial
49%inclusion131 decks269 decks
46%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion119 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion107 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
42%inclusion114 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Snapback
42%inclusion114 decks269 decks
41%synergy
Unsubstantiate
38%inclusion103 decks269 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
37%inclusion100 decks269 decks
25%synergy
Geistwave
37%inclusion99 decks269 decks
36%synergy
Spell Snare
35%inclusion94 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Stern Scolding
35%inclusion93 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion90 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
33%inclusion90 decks269 decks
30%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
32%inclusion87 decks269 decks
25%synergy
Commandeer
30%inclusion82 decks269 decks
29%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion81 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion80 decks269 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Gush
22%inclusion58 decks269 decks
21%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion56 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion52 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Submerge
17%inclusion46 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion45 decks269 decks
-25%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion33 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Hydroblast
15%inclusion40 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion38 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Rewind
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap
13%inclusion36 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion34 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion32 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion31 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Ionize
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Counterflux
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion26 decks242 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion28 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Stifle
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Gitaxian Probe
59%inclusion158 decks269 decks
37%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion115 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Lórien Revealed
41%inclusion109 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
32%inclusion86 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
Timetwister
32%inclusion85 decks269 decks
29%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion72 decks269 decks
-7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion65 decks269 decks
-14%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion62 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion60 decks269 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion47 decks269 decks
-9%synergy
Winds of Change
16%inclusion44 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion33 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion31 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
-12%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion24 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
-21%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
-13%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Geyser
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
-16%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grafdigger's Cage
36%inclusion98 decks269 decks
36%synergy
Cursed Totem
14%inclusion38 decks269 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion28 decks269 decks
-18%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion28 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion26 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Moonsilver Key
8.6%inclusion23 decks269 decks
8%synergy
Imposter Mech
7.8%inclusion21 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
-17%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
18%inclusion48 decks269 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion29 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.4%inclusion7 decks83 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.8%inclusion21 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Inscription
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
-10%synergy
Wizard Class
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion40 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
65%inclusion175 decks269 decks
47%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
51%inclusion137 decks269 decks
45%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion117 decks269 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
41%inclusion111 decks269 decks
16%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion79 decks269 decks
-20%synergy
Tolaria West
29%inclusion78 decks269 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion42 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion244 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion236 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion186 decks269 decks
15%synergy
Lotus Petal
62%inclusion167 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Fellwar Stone
59%inclusion160 decks269 decks
28%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
54%inclusion146 decks269 decks
53%synergy
Mana Crypt
50%inclusion135 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion125 decks269 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion50 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion41 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion40 decks269 decks
-21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion37 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
10%inclusion28 decks269 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion25 decks269 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.8%inclusion21 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Bloom
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion19 decks269 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.9%inclusion16 decks269 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.6%inclusion15 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
98%inclusion264 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Island
94%inclusion254 decks269 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion219 decks269 decks
33%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion206 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
72%inclusion193 decks269 decks
-26%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion189 decks269 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
70%inclusion189 decks269 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Islet
68%inclusion184 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Exotic Orchard
61%inclusion165 decks269 decks
28%synergy
Valakut Awakening
59%inclusion158 decks269 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
58%inclusion155 decks269 decks
46%synergy
Misty Rainforest
57%inclusion153 decks269 decks
47%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion151 decks269 decks
45%synergy
Volcanic Island
56%inclusion150 decks269 decks
40%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion148 decks269 decks
48%synergy
City of Brass
52%inclusion141 decks269 decks
45%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion140 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion134 decks269 decks
42%synergy
Thundering Falls
48%inclusion130 decks269 decks
27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion128 decks269 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion127 decks269 decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
43%inclusion107 decks246 decks
26%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
43%inclusion115 decks269 decks
34%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
41%inclusion109 decks269 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion102 decks269 decks
28%synergy
Prismatic Vista
35%inclusion94 decks269 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion90 decks269 decks
-11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
33%inclusion79 decks241 decks
25%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion70 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion65 decks269 decks
-14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
24%inclusion64 decks269 decks
-17%synergy
Horizon of Progress
22%inclusion52 decks240 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion57 decks269 decks
-19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
19%inclusion51 decks269 decks
-25%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion13 decks72 decks
-4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
17%inclusion40 decks241 decks
16%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion41 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion32 decks269 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion31 decks269 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion30 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
-6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion27 decks269 decks
-15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion24 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.2%inclusion22 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion20 decks269 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.7%inclusion18 decks269 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.3%inclusion17 decks269 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.2%inclusion14 decks269 decks
3%synergy