Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Expensive 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
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
81%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
98%synergy
Delay
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
93%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
90%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Pyroblast
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Mental Misstep
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Tandem Lookout
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
83%synergy
Ophidian Eye
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Curiosity
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
80%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Swan Song
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Snap
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Dispel
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
93%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Gamble
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
74%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
53%synergy
The One Ring
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Gilded Drake
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Goblin Matron
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Displacer Kitten
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Trinket Mage
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Phantasmal Image
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Redirect Lightning
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Misdirection
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
81%synergy
Pact of Negation
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Valakut Awakening
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Pongify
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Trickbind
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Chain of Vapor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Miscast
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Stubborn Denial
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Spell Pierce
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Daze
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Spell Snare
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Geistwave
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Bolt Bend
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Unsubstantiate
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Snapback
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Scour for Scrap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Commandeer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Stern Scolding
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Gush
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Stifle
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Thunderclap
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Hydroblast
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Whir of Invention
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Intuition
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Submerge
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Essence Flux
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Resculpt
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lórien Revealed
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Transmute Artifact
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Winds of Change
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-21%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Reshape
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grafdigger's Cage
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Imposter Mech
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Cursed Totem
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Moonsilver Key
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Counterbalance
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mirrormade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Tolaria West
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-41%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Fellwar Stone
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Mana Crypt
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
68%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Pentad Prism
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Bloom
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
47%synergy
Training Center
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Fiery Islet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Island
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
77%synergy
Mana Confluence
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Valakut Awakening
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
71%synergy
City of Brass
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
71%synergy
Thundering Falls
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Wooded Foothills
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Arid Mesa
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-55%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-47%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-25%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy