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
28%inclusion297 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion174 decks1.10K decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion155 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion140 decks1.07K decks
-4%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
11%inclusion113 decks1.07K decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion5.01K decks7.28K decks
62%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.72K decks7.38K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion3.78K decks7.38K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.78K decks7.38K decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion3.77K decks7.38K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion4.90K decks7.38K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion4.45K decks7.38K decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
49%inclusion3.64K decks7.38K decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.78K decks7.38K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.92K decks7.38K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion4.23K decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion4.15K decks7.38K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion4.08K decks7.38K decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.40K decks7.38K decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3.16K decks7.38K decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion3.11K decks7.38K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion3.09K decks7.38K decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion3.08K decks7.38K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion3.02K decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.99K decks7.34K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion2.84K decks7.38K decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2.17K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2.11K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion2.03K decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion1.73K decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion1.12K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion985 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.95K decks7.38K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.69K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.41K decks7.38K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion2.33K decks7.38K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2.13K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion2.08K decks7.38K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion2.03K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.84K decks7.38K decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion894 decks3.64K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.38K decks
-13%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.61K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.49K decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion1.39K decks7.38K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.19K decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion412 decks2.70K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.11K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.10K decks7.38K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.38K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.38K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion1.03K decks7.38K decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion243 decks1.82K decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion299 decks2.24K decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion955 decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion935 decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion921 decks7.38K decks
-9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion852 decks7.38K decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion830 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion817 decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion802 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion799 decks7.38K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion791 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion768 decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion731 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion719 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion687 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.0%inclusion662 decks7.34K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion650 decks7.32K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.6%inclusion376 decks4.36K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.5%inclusion628 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.8%inclusion574 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.5%inclusion550 decks7.29K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion556 decks7.38K decks
-8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.3%inclusion78 decks1.07K decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion528 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion525 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.1%inclusion524 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
7.1%inclusion71 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion520 decks7.38K decks
-9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.9%inclusion509 decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.97K decks7.38K decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.62K decks7.38K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.57K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.44K decks7.38K decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.34K decks7.38K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion2.31K decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion2.22K decks7.38K decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2.17K decks7.38K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion1.94K decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.93K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.91K decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.90K decks7.38K decks
23%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.69K decks7.38K decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.69K decks7.38K decks
12%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.56K decks7.38K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.56K decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.49K decks7.38K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.45K decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion1.44K decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.36K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion1.36K decks7.38K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.27K decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.38K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion1.19K decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion1.13K decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion1.12K decks7.38K decks
13%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion991 decks7.38K decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion987 decks7.38K decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion987 decks7.38K decks
-12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion972 decks7.38K decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion964 decks7.38K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion946 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion923 decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion864 decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion825 decks7.38K decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion803 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion748 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion731 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion712 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion694 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.3%inclusion689 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion678 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
9.0%inclusion667 decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion649 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.5%inclusion625 decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion611 decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion609 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.1%inclusion599 decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.60K decks7.38K decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion2.34K decks7.38K decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.34K decks7.38K decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion2.21K decks7.38K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion2.14K decks7.38K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2.13K decks7.38K decks
-8%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion2.02K decks7.38K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion1.71K decks7.38K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.38K decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.61K decks7.38K decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.60K decks7.38K decks
-10%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.47K decks7.38K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.20K decks7.38K decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.38K decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.38K decks
-11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.38K decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion907 decks7.38K decks
-12%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion872 decks7.38K decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion793 decks7.38K decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion748 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Flow State
9.0%inclusion93 decks1.03K decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.4%inclusion618 decks7.38K decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion616 decks7.38K decks
-4%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion609 decks7.38K decks
-3%synergy
Cave-In
8.2%inclusion606 decks7.38K decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.5%inclusion551 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion538 decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion538 decks7.38K decks
-5%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.0%inclusion520 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.4%inclusion469 decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.3%inclusion193 decks3.07K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion421 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.5%inclusion406 decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion2.40K decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.31K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion795 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion729 decks7.38K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion510 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion494 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.53K decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.75K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion1.55K decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.38K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.28K decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion900 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion878 decks7.38K decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion802 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion783 decks7.38K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion702 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion659 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.9%inclusion584 decks7.38K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
7.8%inclusion574 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.6%inclusion486 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion450 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.84K decks7.38K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion755 decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion641 decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion538 decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion412 decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion4.15K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.58K decks7.38K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion1.42K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.40K decks7.38K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion681 decks4.36K decks
-0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion409 decks3.56K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion734 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion659 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion431 decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.4%inclusion397 decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion397 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.76K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.51K decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.78K decks7.38K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion4.44K decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.68K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion3.08K decks7.38K decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.93K decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.31K decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.19K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion918 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion845 decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion754 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion98 decks1K decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion663 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion643 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion635 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.4%inclusion238 decks2.83K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion621 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion594 decks7.38K decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.5%inclusion555 decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion539 decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion468 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion437 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion389 decks7.38K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion7.26K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion7.25K decks7.38K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion6.24K decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion4.63K decks7.38K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion4.25K decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.71K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion3.20K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion3.15K decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion3.14K decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion3.08K decks7.38K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.63K decks7.38K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.48K decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.35K decks7.38K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion2.30K decks7.38K decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion2.08K decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.89K decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.77K decks7.38K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.73K decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.66K decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion1.58K decks7.38K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion1.57K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion1.09K decks5.28K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.45K decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.38K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.38K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion968 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion951 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion922 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion909 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion822 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion809 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion799 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion773 decks7.38K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion758 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion738 decks7.38K decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion108 decks1.09K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion723 decks7.38K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion698 decks7.38K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion687 decks7.38K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion642 decks7.38K decks
-0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.4%inclusion618 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion566 decks7.38K decks
-2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.5%inclusion82 decks1.09K decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion497 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion430 decks7.38K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion425 decks7.38K decks
1%synergy