Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander)

Josh Nelson
Nov 14, 2025
Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
Today, we're examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, the Magic core set to outdo all other core set expansions that have come before it.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
22%inclusion150 decks671 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion108 decks694 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion77 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
9.5%inclusion63 decks665 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
8.7%inclusion60 decks686 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion4.83K decks6.99K decks
62%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.54K decks7.10K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion3.64K decks7.10K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.62K decks7.10K decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion3.64K decks7.10K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion4.71K decks7.10K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion4.29K decks7.10K decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.52K decks7.10K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.74K decks7.10K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.62K decks7.10K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion4.08K decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion3.99K decks7.10K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.94K decks7.10K decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.26K decks7.10K decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3.03K decks7.10K decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion3.01K decks7.10K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.98K decks7.10K decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.97K decks7.10K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.90K decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.86K decks7.06K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion2.75K decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion2.10K decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2.05K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion1.99K decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.68K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.27K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.26K decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.10K decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion964 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.84K decks7.10K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
37%inclusion2.60K decks7.10K decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.32K decks7.10K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion2.26K decks7.10K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2.08K decks7.10K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion2K decks7.10K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.97K decks7.10K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.77K decks7.10K decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion815 decks3.35K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.61K decks7.10K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.57K decks7.10K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.44K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion1.35K decks7.10K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion367 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.10K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.10K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.10K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion1.01K decks7.10K decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion257 decks1.92K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion938 decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion189 decks1.48K decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion904 decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion881 decks7.10K decks
-9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion832 decks7.10K decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion803 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion798 decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion774 decks7.10K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion774 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion763 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion748 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion717 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion695 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion669 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion645 decks7.06K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.0%inclusion634 decks7.04K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.8%inclusion358 decks4.06K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.6%inclusion614 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.8%inclusion52 decks665 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.8%inclusion555 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.6%inclusion535 decks7.01K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion535 decks7.10K decks
-8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion518 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion517 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.3%inclusion516 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion500 decks7.10K decks
-9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion496 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion491 decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.86K decks7.10K decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.53K decks7.10K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.48K decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.36K decks7.10K decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.25K decks7.10K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion2.23K decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion2.15K decks7.10K decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2.10K decks7.10K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion1.87K decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.87K decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.83K decks7.10K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.83K decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.64K decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.61K decks7.10K decks
12%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.10K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.49K decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.44K decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion1.33K decks7.10K decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.31K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.24K decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.22K decks7.10K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.14K decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.10K decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion1.06K decks7.10K decks
13%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1.03K decks7.09K decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion964 decks7.10K decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion942 decks7.10K decks
-12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion937 decks7.10K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion935 decks7.10K decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion934 decks7.10K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion929 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion901 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion835 decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion797 decks7.10K decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion773 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion730 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion712 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion696 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.5%inclusion674 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion671 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion654 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion647 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion636 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.6%inclusion609 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.4%inclusion596 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion592 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.2%inclusion581 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.49K decks7.10K decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion2.28K decks7.10K decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.26K decks7.10K decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion2.15K decks7.10K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion2.06K decks7.10K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2.05K decks7.10K decks
-9%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.95K decks7.10K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion1.66K decks7.10K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.60K decks7.10K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.56K decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.54K decks7.10K decks
-11%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.41K decks7.10K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.16K decks7.10K decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1.05K decks7.10K decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion1.03K decks7.10K decks
-11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion983 decks7.10K decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion860 decks7.10K decks
-11%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion847 decks7.10K decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion770 decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion724 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.5%inclusion604 decks7.10K decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion593 decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Cave-In
8.3%inclusion592 decks7.10K decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion586 decks7.10K decks
-3%synergy
Flow State
7.9%inclusion49 decks623 decks
-2%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.5%inclusion531 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion516 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion515 decks7.10K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.1%inclusion502 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.2%inclusion441 decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.2%inclusion171 decks2.77K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion406 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion398 decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.33K decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.22K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.10K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion786 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion715 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion492 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion477 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.43K decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.68K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion1.51K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.26K decks7.10K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.24K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1.21K decks6.99K decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.10K decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion860 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion855 decks7.10K decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion776 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion748 decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion685 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.0%inclusion642 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.0%inclusion570 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
7.9%inclusion564 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion477 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion438 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.78K decks7.10K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion734 decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion622 decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion520 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion401 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion4K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.53K decks7.10K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.39K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.36K decks7.10K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion636 decks4.06K decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion371 decks3.26K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion725 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion642 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion418 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.3%inclusion380 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.3%inclusion377 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.50K decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.27K decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.61K decks7.10K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion4.30K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.54K decks7.10K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion2.98K decks7.10K decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.86K decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.26K decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.18K decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion899 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion816 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion723 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion651 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion629 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion613 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion599 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion582 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion199 decks2.52K decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.9%inclusion46 decks583 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.5%inclusion533 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.5%inclusion533 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion459 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.0%inclusion425 decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion381 decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.99K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.97K decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion6K decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion4.43K decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion4.09K decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.56K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion3.11K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion3.02K decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion2.96K decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.95K decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.53K decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.40K decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.24K decks7.10K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion2.22K decks7.10K decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion2.02K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.83K decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.71K decks7.10K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.65K decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.59K decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.53K decks7.10K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion1.51K decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.99K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.22K decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.06K decks7.10K decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion983 decks7.10K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion947 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion905 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion905 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion890 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion810 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion791 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion788 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion748 decks7.10K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion743 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion720 decks7.10K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion707 decks7.10K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion669 decks7.10K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion662 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion620 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.5%inclusion605 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion535 decks7.10K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion480 decks7.10K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion420 decks7.10K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion410 decks7.10K decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.4%inclusion37 decks686 decks
-11%synergy