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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MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion100 decks811 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.5%inclusion10 decks181 decks
2%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.5%inclusion83 decks1.51K decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.7%inclusion70 decks1.50K decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.7%inclusion24 decks882 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
70%inclusion4.29K decks6.11K decks
64%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4K decks6.22K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.26K decks6.22K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.17K decks6.22K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.22K decks6.22K decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.16K decks6.22K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion3.80K decks6.22K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion4.20K decks6.22K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.13K decks6.22K decks
38%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.54K decks6.18K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion4.09K decks6.22K decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.54K decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion3.54K decks6.22K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.51K decks6.22K decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion2.84K decks6.22K decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.67K decks6.22K decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.67K decks6.22K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.64K decks6.22K decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.63K decks6.22K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.55K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2.49K decks6.22K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.88K decks6.22K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.79K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1.53K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion959 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion907 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion2.52K decks6.22K decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.25K decks6.22K decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion2.08K decks6.22K decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.03K decks6.22K decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion1.91K decks6.22K decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.22K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.22K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion1.59K decks6.22K decks
23%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion539 decks2.39K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.40K decks6.22K decks
-12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion974 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion952 decks6.22K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion949 decks6.22K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion932 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
15%inclusion903 decks6.22K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion903 decks6.22K decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion196 decks1.35K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion838 decks6.22K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion814 decks6.22K decks
10%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion746 decks6.22K decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion743 decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion719 decks6.22K decks
-8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion712 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion684 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion678 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion677 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion667 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion657 decks6.22K decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion624 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion598 decks6.18K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.5%inclusion587 decks6.18K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion587 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion547 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.7%inclusion273 decks3.13K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.1%inclusion507 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.9%inclusion489 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.8%inclusion480 decks6.13K decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.6%inclusion475 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion472 decks6.22K decks
-10%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.5%inclusion468 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.3%inclusion453 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion444 decks6.22K decks
-11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion441 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
6.4%inclusion400 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion395 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Dragonologist
6.3%inclusion197 decks3.12K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.49K decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion2.20K decks6.22K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion2.09K decks6.22K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.22K decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion1.94K decks6.22K decks
-10%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.81K decks6.22K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.69K decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion1.66K decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.61K decks6.22K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.59K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.22K decks
-5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.29K decks6.22K decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.28K decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.22K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.22K decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.22K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion933 decks6.21K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion920 decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion901 decks6.22K decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion838 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion837 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion817 decks6.22K decks
10%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion816 decks6.22K decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion808 decks6.22K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion788 decks6.22K decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion713 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion692 decks6.22K decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion684 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion669 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion668 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion667 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion631 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion611 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion604 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.5%inclusion590 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion568 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion564 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
9.0%inclusion559 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.0%inclusion559 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.4%inclusion521 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.16K decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.06K decks6.22K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.02K decks6.22K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion1.95K decks6.22K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.82K decks6.22K decks
27%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.22K decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
28%inclusion1.72K decks6.22K decks
27%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.22K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.22K decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.22K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.34K decks6.22K decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.22K decks6.22K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.22K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion956 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion921 decks6.22K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion920 decks6.22K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion884 decks6.22K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion785 decks6.22K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion721 decks6.22K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion696 decks6.22K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion643 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.9%inclusion551 decks6.22K decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion534 decks6.22K decks
-10%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion516 decks6.22K decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
7.9%inclusion492 decks6.22K decks
-4%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion480 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.6%inclusion473 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion461 decks6.22K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.3%inclusion455 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.8%inclusion120 decks1.77K decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.8%inclusion361 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion356 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.4%inclusion334 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.1%inclusion319 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.08K decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.22K decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion745 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion641 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.7%inclusion419 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.6%inclusion412 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.12K decks6.22K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.47K decks6.22K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.22K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.11K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion939 decks6.22K decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion794 decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion764 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion683 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion644 decks6.22K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion609 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.5%inclusion589 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion516 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion509 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.6%inclusion412 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion385 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion1.60K decks6.22K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion655 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion544 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion468 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion362 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.49K decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.22K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.22K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion484 decks3.13K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion684 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion239 decks2.30K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion578 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion391 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.6%inclusion351 decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion326 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion318 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion314 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion5.72K decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.53K decks6.22K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion4.08K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion3.84K decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.10K decks6.22K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion2.67K decks6.22K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion1.66K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion837 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion718 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion634 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion610 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion595 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion543 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion537 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion537 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion510 decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion461 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.1%inclusion442 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion389 decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion341 decks6.22K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.11K decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.10K decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.27K decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion3.88K decks6.22K decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.59K decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion3.06K decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion2.78K decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.63K decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.58K decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.54K decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.22K decks6.22K decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.14K decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.22K decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion1.83K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.64K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.48K decks6.22K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.22K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.22K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion799 decks4.08K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion963 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion932 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion895 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion881 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion852 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion843 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion834 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion812 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion747 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion736 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion733 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion672 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion666 decks6.22K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion662 decks6.22K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion637 decks6.22K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion595 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion587 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion565 decks6.22K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion541 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.3%inclusion454 decks6.22K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion442 decks6.22K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion373 decks6.22K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion356 decks6.22K decks
1%synergy