Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Budget 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
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Curiosity
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Negate
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Mana Leak
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Dispel
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Charm
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Aetherize
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Consider
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Frantic Search
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Ponder
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Tandem Lookout
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Young Pyromancer
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Electrostatic Field
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Crackling Drake
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
0%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Nova Hellkite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nebula Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Hope-Ender Coatl
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Fog Bank
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pink Horror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Sailors' Bane
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Enigma Drake
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Gelectrode
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Arcanis the Omnipotent
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Quick Study
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Spell Pierce
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
26%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Unwind
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Refute
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Brainsurge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Ionize
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Cancel
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Dissolve
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Dissipate
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Daze
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Memory Lapse
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Discharge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Snare
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Essence Scatter
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Condescend
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Foil
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Convolute
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Didn't Say Please
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Remand
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Fact or Fiction
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Stern Scolding
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Dismiss
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Preordain
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Divination
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Serum Visions
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Clear the Mind
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Beacon Bolt
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-5%synergy
Flame Slash
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Anger of the Gods
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Curse of the Swine
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Orbital Plunge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Stitch in Time
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Rough // Tumble
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Slice and Dice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Time Stretch
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
By Force
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Merchant Scroll
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Baral's Expertise
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Whipflare
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tormenting Voice
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Compulsive Research
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Pyroclasm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Combat Tutorial
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Gorgon's Head
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dynavolt Tower
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherflux Conduit
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Firemind's Research
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
6%synergy
The Bath Song
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Unable to Scream
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Dracogenesis
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Caller of Storms
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Castle Vantress
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Halimar Depths
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Remote Isle
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-21%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Midnight Clock
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Locket
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Star Compass
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Vessel of Endless Rest
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
46%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
33%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
19%synergy
Ferrous Lake
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
-27%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Highland Lake
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Prismari Campus
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Molten Tributary
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-16%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Airship Engine Room
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Steam Vents
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-41%synergy
Library
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Aether Hub
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-33%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy