Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Expensive 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
Timetwister
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
98%synergy
Delay
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
97%synergy
Mental Misstep
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
92%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
90%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Pyroblast
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
89%synergy
Flusterstorm
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Misdirection
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Tandem Lookout
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Top Cards
Curiosity
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Swan Song
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
80%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Ophidian Eye
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Dispel
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Snap
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
93%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
87%synergy
Gamble
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Ancient Tomb
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
75%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
50%synergy
The One Ring
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Mystical Tutor
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Creatures
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
97%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
79%synergy
Spellskite
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
80%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Gilded Drake
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Displacer Kitten
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Matron
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Dragonologist
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
39%synergy
Trinket Mage
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
40%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Phantasmal Image
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-11%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Generous Plunderer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Reckless Barbarian
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Goblin Engineer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Redirect Lightning
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Spider-Sense
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
98%synergy
Pact of Negation
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Valakut Awakening
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
Pongify
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
55%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Trickbind
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Miscast
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
69%synergy
Strix Serenade
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
65%synergy
Chain of Vapor
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
63%synergy
Stubborn Denial
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Daze
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
61%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
58%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Geistwave
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Spell Snare
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Arcane Denial
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Bolt Bend
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Scour for Scrap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Snapback
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
48%synergy
Unsubstantiate
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
35%synergy
Commandeer
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
37%synergy
Dig Through Time
39%inclusion11 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Stern Scolding
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
32%synergy
Whir of Invention
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Gush
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Hydroblast
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Thunderclap
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Stifle
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-24%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-19%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-29%synergy
Intuition
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Essence Flux
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Remand
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Minor Misstep
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Abrade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
36%synergy
Lórien Revealed
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
25%synergy
Transmute Artifact
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-9%synergy
Reshape
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-22%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-4%synergy
Winds of Change
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grafdigger's Cage
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Imposter Mech
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
24%synergy
Cursed Totem
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
21%synergy
Moonsilver Key
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Isochron Scepter
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
34%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-2%synergy
Steal Enchantment
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Copy Artifact
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Mirrormade
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Dress Down
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Urza's Saga
50%inclusion14 decks28 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
43%inclusion12 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
31%synergy
Tolaria West
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Seat of the Synod
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
83%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
29%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
43%synergy
Mana Crypt
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
70%synergy
Mox Opal
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Pentad Prism
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Bloom
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
52%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion28 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
86%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Training Center
96%inclusion27 decks28 decks
54%synergy
Fiery Islet
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
85%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion26 decks28 decks
82%synergy
Island
89%inclusion25 decks28 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
78%synergy
Valakut Awakening
86%inclusion24 decks28 decks
76%synergy
City of Brass
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
74%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion23 decks28 decks
72%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion22 decks28 decks
45%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
66%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
73%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Thundering Falls
71%inclusion20 decks28 decks
50%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
56%synergy
Sink into Stupor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Prismatic Vista
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
47%synergy
Starting Town
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
36%inclusion10 decks28 decks
-62%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Horizon of Progress
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
-45%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
-26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
3%synergy