Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander)

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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion77 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.7%inclusion38 decks666 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.7%inclusion18 decks655 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
2.3%inclusion16 decks684 decks
1%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
1.7%inclusion11 decks655 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
70%inclusion4.45K decks6.39K decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.18K decks6.50K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.37K decks6.50K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.31K decks6.50K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.36K decks6.50K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.34K decks6.50K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion3.95K decks6.50K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.38K decks6.50K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.25K decks6.50K decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion4.27K decks6.50K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.71K decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion3.67K decks6.50K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.64K decks6.50K decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion2.98K decks6.50K decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.79K decks6.50K decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.77K decks6.50K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.74K decks6.50K decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.73K decks6.50K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.66K decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.63K decks6.46K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2.58K decks6.50K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion1.97K decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.92K decks6.50K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.85K decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.59K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.20K decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.19K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion987 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion924 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.62K decks6.50K decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.37K decks6.50K decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion2.13K decks6.50K decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.12K decks6.50K decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion1.95K decks6.50K decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.84K decks6.50K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.81K decks6.50K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.64K decks6.50K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion629 decks2.70K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.46K decks6.50K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.46K decks6.50K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.50K decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1K decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion988 decks6.50K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion974 decks6.50K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion965 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion938 decks6.50K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion937 decks6.50K decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion241 decks1.71K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion869 decks6.50K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion839 decks6.50K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion144 decks1.20K decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion772 decks6.50K decks
-8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion766 decks6.50K decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion759 decks6.50K decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion738 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion713 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion712 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion706 decks6.50K decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion691 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion682 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion645 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.5%inclusion613 decks6.46K decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion615 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.2%inclusion592 decks6.44K decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion569 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.5%inclusion291 decks3.43K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.0%inclusion522 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.8%inclusion497 decks6.40K decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.7%inclusion500 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion496 decks6.50K decks
-9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion490 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.5%inclusion485 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.2%inclusion465 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion461 decks6.50K decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion458 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion415 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
6.3%inclusion407 decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.61K decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.31K decks6.50K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.28K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.17K decks6.50K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.08K decks6.50K decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion2.04K decks6.50K decks
-10%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion2.04K decks6.50K decks
30%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.91K decks6.50K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.75K decks6.50K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.72K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.69K decks6.50K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.66K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.49K decks6.50K decks
14%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.48K decks6.50K decks
-5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.36K decks6.50K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.35K decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.33K decks6.50K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.29K decks6.50K decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion1.26K decks6.50K decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.13K decks6.50K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.05K decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion961 decks6.49K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion957 decks6.50K decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion920 decks6.50K decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion862 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion860 decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion852 decks6.50K decks
9%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion851 decks6.50K decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion841 decks6.50K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion831 decks6.50K decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion740 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion728 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion708 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion699 decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion684 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion674 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion647 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion623 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion620 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.3%inclusion603 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion591 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.9%inclusion577 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
8.9%inclusion577 decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.7%inclusion566 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion542 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.26K decks6.50K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.14K decks6.50K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.10K decks6.50K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion2.01K decks6.50K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.90K decks6.50K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion1.86K decks6.50K decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.78K decks6.50K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.56K decks6.50K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.50K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.50K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.50K decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.50K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.50K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion989 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion972 decks6.50K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion954 decks6.50K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion918 decks6.50K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion807 decks6.50K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion766 decks6.50K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion718 decks6.50K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion663 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.7%inclusion567 decks6.50K decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion556 decks6.50K decks
-10%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.4%inclusion544 decks6.50K decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
8.1%inclusion525 decks6.50K decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion499 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.5%inclusion488 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion478 decks6.50K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.2%inclusion470 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.5%inclusion137 decks2.11K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.8%inclusion377 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.7%inclusion372 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.6%inclusion364 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.0%inclusion325 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.17K decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.50K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion757 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion655 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.8%inclusion440 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion433 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.23K decks6.50K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.54K decks6.50K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.18K decks6.50K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.39K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion976 decks6.50K decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion819 decks6.50K decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion796 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion711 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion675 decks6.50K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion634 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion611 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion530 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
8.1%inclusion528 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion437 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion407 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.66K decks6.50K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion682 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion566 decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion482 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion374 decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.63K decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.50K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.26K decks6.50K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion526 decks3.43K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion697 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion272 decks2.61K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion596 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion398 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.6%inclusion362 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion336 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion5.96K decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.76K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.24K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion3.98K decks6.50K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.23K decks6.50K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion2.76K decks6.50K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion1.72K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion859 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion737 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion659 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion624 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion601 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion556 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion553 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion549 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.0%inclusion517 decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion479 decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.9%inclusion447 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.2%inclusion114 decks1.84K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion394 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion349 decks6.50K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.39K decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.37K decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.50K decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion4.04K decks6.50K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.75K decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.24K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion2.88K decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.75K decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.68K decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.67K decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.33K decks6.50K decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.23K decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion2.06K decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion2.04K decks6.50K decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion1.90K decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.70K decks6.50K decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.55K decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.50K decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion1.46K decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.50K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion874 decks4.37K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion989 decks6.50K decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion965 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion944 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion905 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion901 decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion867 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion863 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion844 decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion777 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion764 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion755 decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion696 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion696 decks6.50K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion682 decks6.50K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion663 decks6.50K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion623 decks6.50K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion615 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.0%inclusion582 decks6.50K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion574 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion491 decks6.50K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion456 decks6.50K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion392 decks6.50K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion377 decks6.50K decks
1%synergy