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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
TCRI Building
0.8%inclusion4 decks533 decks
0%synergy
Cool but Rude
0.5%inclusion4 decks855 decks
-1%synergy
Weather Maker
0.4%inclusion3 decks840 decks
0%synergy
Donatello's Technique
0.2%inclusion1 decks533 decks
0%synergy
Retro-Mutation
0.2%inclusion1 decks533 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion4.59K decks6.62K decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.32K decks6.73K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.47K decks6.73K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.41K decks6.73K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.47K decks6.73K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.48K decks6.73K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion4.08K decks6.73K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.52K decks6.73K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.35K decks6.73K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.39K decks6.73K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.85K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion3.78K decks6.73K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.76K decks6.73K decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.08K decks6.73K decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.87K decks6.73K decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.87K decks6.73K decks
24%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.85K decks6.73K decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.82K decks6.73K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.75K decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.73K decks6.68K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion2.64K decks6.73K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion2.03K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion1.97K decks6.73K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion1.91K decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.63K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.23K decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion938 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.72K decks6.73K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.45K decks6.73K decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.20K decks6.73K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion2.18K decks6.73K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion2K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.90K decks6.73K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.87K decks6.73K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.69K decks6.73K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion699 decks2.94K decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.52K decks6.73K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.50K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.35K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.73K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.10K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.02K decks6.73K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.73K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion983 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion285 decks1.96K decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion971 decks6.73K decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion966 decks6.73K decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion901 decks6.73K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion195 decks1.47K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion867 decks6.73K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion125 decks992 decks
1%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion812 decks6.73K decks
-8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion785 decks6.73K decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion784 decks6.73K decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion767 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion733 decks6.73K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion730 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion730 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion708 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion695 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion670 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion638 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.4%inclusion626 decks6.68K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion608 decks6.66K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.1%inclusion332 decks3.66K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.7%inclusion586 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.0%inclusion536 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.7%inclusion509 decks6.63K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion511 decks6.73K decks
-9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.5%inclusion507 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.4%inclusion499 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.4%inclusion495 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.2%inclusion483 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion479 decks6.73K decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion476 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion431 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.71K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.40K decks6.73K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.35K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion2.26K decks6.73K decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.15K decks6.73K decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.73K decks
-10%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion2.08K decks6.73K decks
30%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.98K decks6.73K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.79K decks6.73K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.78K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.76K decks6.73K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.72K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.55K decks6.73K decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.53K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.41K decks6.73K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.41K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.38K decks6.73K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.34K decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.32K decks6.73K decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion1.29K decks6.73K decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.23K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.17K decks6.73K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.17K decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.12K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion984 decks6.72K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion983 decks6.73K decks
13%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion943 decks6.73K decks
13%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion889 decks6.73K decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion886 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion883 decks6.73K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion875 decks6.73K decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion874 decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion870 decks6.73K decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion772 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion764 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion733 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion713 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion698 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion682 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion654 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion646 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.5%inclusion639 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.2%inclusion616 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion614 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.7%inclusion586 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.7%inclusion583 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.5%inclusion573 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion556 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.36K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.19K decks6.73K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.17K decks6.73K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion2.07K decks6.73K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.96K decks6.73K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion1.94K decks6.73K decks
-9%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.84K decks6.73K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.60K decks6.73K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.51K decks6.73K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.48K decks6.73K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.47K decks6.73K decks
-11%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.34K decks6.73K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.73K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1K decks6.73K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion981 decks6.73K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion943 decks6.73K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion824 decks6.73K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion799 decks6.73K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion740 decks6.73K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion689 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion580 decks6.73K decks
-9%synergy
Cave-In
8.6%inclusion578 decks6.73K decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion557 decks6.73K decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion554 decks6.73K decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion515 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.4%inclusion499 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion492 decks6.73K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.1%inclusion479 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.4%inclusion150 decks2.35K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.8%inclusion391 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
5.8%inclusion389 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.7%inclusion383 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.23K decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.10K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.73K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion775 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion682 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.8%inclusion458 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion448 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.32K decks6.73K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.59K decks6.73K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.46K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.73K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.62K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.17K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion1K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion833 decks6.73K decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion819 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion737 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion696 decks6.73K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion664 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.3%inclusion626 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.1%inclusion545 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion543 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion453 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion421 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.69K decks6.73K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion704 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion595 decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion498 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion387 decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.79K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.73K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.34K decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.30K decks6.73K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion574 decks3.66K decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion313 decks2.85K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion708 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion617 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion404 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.5%inclusion369 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.3%inclusion354 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.17K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.96K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.40K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion4.10K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.36K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion2.86K decks6.73K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.78K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.73K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion873 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion769 decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion683 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion633 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion612 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion588 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion571 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion558 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.8%inclusion523 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion154 decks2.09K decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion495 decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion450 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion407 decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion364 decks6.73K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.61K decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.59K decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.69K decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion4.20K decks6.73K decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.89K decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.35K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion2.96K decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.86K decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.79K decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.78K decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.42K decks6.73K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.29K decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.73K decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion1.94K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.75K decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.61K decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.56K decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion1.51K decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.47K decks6.73K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion935 decks4.60K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.34K decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.16K decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.02K decks6.73K decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion984 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion983 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion934 decks6.73K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion914 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion875 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion874 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion872 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion783 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion772 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion764 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion717 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion713 decks6.73K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion695 decks6.73K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion681 decks6.73K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion641 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion638 decks6.73K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion593 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.7%inclusion587 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion509 decks6.73K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion465 decks6.73K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion403 decks6.73K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion389 decks6.73K decks
1%synergy