Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Budget Counterspells

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Chris Guest
Aug 21, 2025
The Top 40 Two-Colored Commanders
Chris Guest is back with another Top 40 list, this time looking at the most popular two-colored commanders. Are your faves on the list?
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Airship Engine Room
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Negate
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Mana Leak
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Charm
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Rewind
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Dispel
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Quick Study
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Spell Pierce
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Opt
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Consider
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Creatures
Tandem Lookout
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Young Pyromancer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Crackling Drake
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-4%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sprite Dragon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Coruscation Mage
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Nova Hellkite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Firebrand Archer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Enigma Drake
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mysidian Elder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dragonologist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Bolt
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Unwind
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Dissolve
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Cancel
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Counterflux
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Brainsurge
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Refute
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
17%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Daze
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Essence Scatter
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Dissipate
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Unsummon
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Didn't Say Please
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Memory Lapse
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Demand Answers
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Don't Make a Sound
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Strix Serenade
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Condescend
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Exclude
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Long River's Pull
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Electrolyze
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Spell Snare
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Foil
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Archmage's Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Flusterstorm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Miscalculation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Sinister Sabotage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Change the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Into the Roil
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Convolute
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Annul
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Remand
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Serum Visions
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Divination
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Enter the Enigma
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Beacon Bolt
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Expressive Iteration
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Clear the Mind
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Wash Out
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Chain Lightning
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Flame Slash
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Grapeshot
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Compulsive Research
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Chart a Course
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Slice and Dice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Combat Tutorial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Unending Whisper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Inner Fire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Infinite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rough // Tumble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Time Stretch
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
By Force
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Train of Thought
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wild Guess
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Whipflare
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ancestral Reminiscence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Electroduplicate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Boltwave
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Gorgon's Head
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Traveler's Amulet
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spellbook
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Firemind's Research
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Unable to Scream
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dracogenesis
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Monastery Siege
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Splinter Twin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Improbable Alliance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Caller of Storms
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Restless Spire
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Remote Isle
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Izzet Signet
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
-20%synergy
Commander's Sphere
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Locket
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Star Compass
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Bloom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Lens
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Evolving Wilds
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Highland Lake
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Prismari Campus
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Molten Tributary
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-31%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Cliffgate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Library
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy