Niv-Mizzet, Parun (Commander) - Expensive Counterspells

Nick Price
Apr 27, 2026
The Top 10 Most Played MDFCs in Commander
MDFCs are among the most popular cards in Commander due to their versatility. But which ones are the most played? Let's look at the top 10.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
74%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Timetwister
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
98%synergy
Delay
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Force of Negation
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
90%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
89%synergy
Pyroblast
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Mental Misstep
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Tandem Lookout
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
83%synergy
Ophidian Eye
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Curiosity
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Mystic Remora
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Deflecting Swat
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
79%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Mana Drain
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Swan Song
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Snap
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
64%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
72%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Dispel
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Force of Will
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
88%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
93%synergy
Chrome Mox
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
86%synergy
Gamble
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
71%synergy
Ancient Tomb
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
73%synergy
The One Ring
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Mystical Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Spellskite
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Gilded Drake
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
65%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Goblin Matron
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Displacer Kitten
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Trinket Mage
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Nezahal, Primal Tide
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mockingbird
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Phantasmal Image
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Engineer
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Redirect Lightning
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
94%synergy
Misdirection
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
80%synergy
Pact of Negation
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Trickbind
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Valakut Awakening
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Pongify
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Chain of Vapor
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Miscast
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
68%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Spell Pierce
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
60%synergy
Strix Serenade
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
59%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Stubborn Denial
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Arcane Denial
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Daze
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
51%synergy
Spell Snare
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Scour for Scrap
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Geistwave
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Bolt Bend
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Snapback
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Unsubstantiate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Commandeer
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Dig Through Time
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Stern Scolding
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Stifle
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Thunderclap
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Gush
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Hydroblast
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Whir of Invention
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-26%synergy
Blue Elemental Blast
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-30%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Essence Flux
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mana Leak
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Sea Gate Restoration
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Planetary Annihilation
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Lórien Revealed
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Transmute Artifact
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Windfall
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Winds of Change
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Reshape
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Grafdigger's Cage
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Cursed Totem
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Imposter Mech
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Moonsilver Key
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Counterbalance
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Unstoppable Plan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Copy Artifact
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Steal Enchantment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dress Down
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Tolaria West
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Saprazzan Skerry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
70%synergy
Mana Crypt
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Vault
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Mox Opal
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Pentad Prism
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Lotus Bloom
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-6%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Arcum's Astrolabe
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
85%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
53%synergy
Fiery Islet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Misty Rainforest
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
82%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Flooded Strand
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
81%synergy
Island
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Mana Confluence
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion20 decks24 decks
76%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Thundering Falls
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Valakut Awakening
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Exotic Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Wooded Foothills
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
62%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
57%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
-52%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Horizon of Progress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-46%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-28%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy