Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion23 decks129 decks
-8%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
16%inclusion21 decks129 decks
12%synergy
Spectacle Summit
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Firebrand Archer
69%inclusion510 decks741 decks
57%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
53%inclusion395 decks740 decks
50%synergy
Burst Lightning
43%inclusion317 decks741 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion487 decks741 decks
41%synergy
Boltwave
46%inclusion340 decks739 decks
39%synergy
Mocking Sprite
42%inclusion309 decks741 decks
39%synergy
Slagstorm
38%inclusion284 decks741 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
46%inclusion342 decks741 decks
37%synergy
Shock
40%inclusion298 decks741 decks
37%synergy
Refute
40%inclusion293 decks741 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
51%inclusion379 decks741 decks
25%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion376 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion362 decks741 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
44%inclusion325 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Opt
44%inclusion323 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
43%inclusion315 decks741 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
42%inclusion312 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Coruscation Mage
41%inclusion304 decks741 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion281 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Strike
35%inclusion263 decks741 decks
33%synergy
Creatures
Erebor Flamesmith
35%inclusion257 decks741 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion232 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
31%inclusion231 decks741 decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
31%inclusion231 decks741 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion216 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
27%inclusion203 decks741 decks
-13%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
27%inclusion203 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
27%inclusion199 decks739 decks
26%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
26%inclusion196 decks741 decks
26%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
24%inclusion180 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Unruly Catapult
21%inclusion158 decks741 decks
18%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
19%inclusion143 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
16%inclusion120 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Enigma Drake
15%inclusion113 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
15%inclusion18 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion103 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion94 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Tolarian Terror
13%inclusion94 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
13%inclusion93 decks740 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
13%inclusion15 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Erudite Wizard
12%inclusion87 decks740 decks
12%synergy
Homunculus Horde
11%inclusion85 decks740 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion85 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion85 decks741 decks
10%synergy
Tempest Angler
11%inclusion81 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
11%inclusion79 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
11%inclusion78 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion75 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion75 decks741 decks
-25%synergy
Sabotender
9.4%inclusion39 decks414 decks
9%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
9.4%inclusion69 decks735 decks
9%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
8.5%inclusion63 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-0%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.4%inclusion62 decks740 decks
7%synergy
Brineborn Cutthroat
8.2%inclusion61 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Dragonologist
8.0%inclusion40 decks500 decks
7%synergy
Fanatical Firebrand
8.0%inclusion59 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.0%inclusion59 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.8%inclusion10 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx of the Final Word
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Micromancer
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.6%inclusion56 decks741 decks
-0%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.2%inclusion31 decks428 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.0%inclusion52 decks740 decks
5%synergy
Elementalist Adept
6.9%inclusion51 decks738 decks
6%synergy
Sprite Dragon
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
35%inclusion256 decks741 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherize
33%inclusion247 decks741 decks
22%synergy
Ionize
30%inclusion221 decks741 decks
27%synergy
Essence Scatter
28%inclusion209 decks741 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion208 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Think Twice
27%inclusion202 decks741 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion193 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion190 decks741 decks
-16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion181 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion168 decks741 decks
-18%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion129 decks741 decks
-25%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion124 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Teach by Example
17%inclusion123 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion113 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Run Away Together
15%inclusion108 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion104 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion102 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion97 decks741 decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
12%inclusion85 decks739 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion81 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
11%inclusion13 decks120 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion78 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion78 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion73 decks741 decks
-16%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion71 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
9.4%inclusion70 decks741 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
9.3%inclusion69 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
9.2%inclusion68 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion66 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.9%inclusion66 decks741 decks
-21%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.2%inclusion61 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Shore Up
8.1%inclusion60 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
8.0%inclusion59 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
7.3%inclusion54 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Quick Study
7.0%inclusion52 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
7.0%inclusion52 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-0%synergy
Flashback
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
-10%synergy
Time Stop
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Hidetsugu's Second Rite
6.7%inclusion50 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Snap
6.6%inclusion49 decks741 decks
-17%synergy
Divergent Equation
6.6%inclusion8 decks122 decks
5%synergy
Rewind
6.5%inclusion48 decks741 decks
-0%synergy
Fleeting Distraction
6.3%inclusion47 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
6.2%inclusion46 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Tweeze
6.2%inclusion14 decks227 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Rift
31%inclusion231 decks741 decks
30%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion217 decks741 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion187 decks741 decks
23%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion157 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion148 decks741 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion139 decks741 decks
-13%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion136 decks741 decks
-15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion130 decks741 decks
-21%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion108 decks741 decks
-23%synergy
Skewer the Critics
13%inclusion98 decks741 decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion93 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion92 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
12%inclusion90 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion88 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion87 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
10%inclusion76 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Incinerating Blast
10%inclusion75 decks735 decks
10%synergy
Rapturous Moment
10%inclusion13 decks129 decks
-0%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion37 decks374 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.3%inclusion69 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
8.6%inclusion64 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Plasma Bolt
8.3%inclusion31 decks374 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
8.1%inclusion10 decks124 decks
-3%synergy
Seismic Rupture
7.8%inclusion58 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Involuntary Employment
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Mind Bomb
7.6%inclusion56 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Tome Blast
7.5%inclusion9 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Chart a Course
7.3%inclusion54 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Sizzle
6.7%inclusion50 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.7%inclusion50 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.6%inclusion49 decks740 decks
6%synergy
Vandalblast
6.5%inclusion48 decks741 decks
-19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.5%inclusion48 decks741 decks
-13%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.3%inclusion47 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Brass's Bounty
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
5.8%inclusion29 decks504 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.5%inclusion41 decks741 decks
-8%synergy
Splatter Technique
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Clear the Mind
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Divination
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Beacon Bolt
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
5.3%inclusion39 decks741 decks
-0%synergy
Playful Shove
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
5.0%inclusion37 decks740 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion231 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion87 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.6%inclusion56 decks741 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
32%inclusion240 decks741 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Inscription
32%inclusion235 decks741 decks
22%synergy
Curiosity
27%inclusion200 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
22%inclusion161 decks741 decks
20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion103 decks739 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
14%inclusion103 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion84 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion79 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion73 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
8.4%inclusion62 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion55 decks741 decks
-0%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.2%inclusion53 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.0%inclusion52 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.7%inclusion50 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.5%inclusion48 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.0%inclusion67 decks741 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.6%inclusion56 decks741 decks
-0%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion234 decks741 decks
-17%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion75 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.6%inclusion64 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.2%inclusion61 decks741 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Spire
6.5%inclusion48 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion44 decks741 decks
-21%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.1%inclusion38 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
74%inclusion550 decks741 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Signet
70%inclusion515 decks741 decks
-13%synergy
Izzet Signet
46%inclusion341 decks741 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
32%inclusion237 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion227 decks741 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion208 decks741 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion160 decks741 decks
-32%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion150 decks741 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
19%inclusion141 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion127 decks741 decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion108 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Locket
12%inclusion91 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion79 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion71 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
10%inclusion71 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion67 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Potioner's Trove
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion27 decks343 decks
2%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.4%inclusion37 decks498 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.0%inclusion52 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.9%inclusion51 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Heraldic Banner
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.7%inclusion42 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.4%inclusion40 decks741 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion741 decks741 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion739 decks741 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
64%inclusion474 decks741 decks
-23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
59%inclusion440 decks741 decks
42%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion374 decks741 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion324 decks741 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
40%inclusion295 decks741 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
35%inclusion263 decks741 decks
-31%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion248 decks741 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion240 decks741 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
28%inclusion205 decks741 decks
-32%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion154 decks741 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion147 decks741 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion137 decks741 decks
-16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion135 decks741 decks
-7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion134 decks741 decks
-27%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion109 decks741 decks
-0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
14%inclusion102 decks741 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion87 decks741 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion85 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion82 decks741 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
10%inclusion76 decks741 decks
-33%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion76 decks741 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion72 decks741 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.0%inclusion67 decks741 decks
4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.7%inclusion57 decks741 decks
-2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
7.5%inclusion20 decks267 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.3%inclusion54 decks741 decks
-19%synergy
Uncharted Haven
6.1%inclusion45 decks741 decks
5%synergy