Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Burn

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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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
7.6%inclusion8 decks105 decks
7%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
3.7%inclusion4 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
3.6%inclusion6 decks169 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
84%inclusion696 decks829 decks
78%synergy
Flame Rift
75%inclusion635 decks843 decks
74%synergy
Firebrand Archer
78%inclusion655 decks843 decks
65%synergy
Coruscation Mage
79%inclusion663 decks843 decks
58%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
69%inclusion581 decks843 decks
57%synergy
Guttersnipe
81%inclusion681 decks843 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion498 decks843 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Bolt
79%inclusion668 decks843 decks
51%synergy
Fiery Inscription
61%inclusion516 decks843 decks
51%synergy
Price of Progress
51%inclusion430 decks843 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion565 decks843 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion554 decks843 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion535 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Electrostatic Field
63%inclusion530 decks843 decks
49%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion520 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion447 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion445 decks843 decks
34%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
51%inclusion432 decks843 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion431 decks843 decks
41%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
49%inclusion414 decks839 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion378 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion280 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion268 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion249 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
26%inclusion221 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion163 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion145 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion140 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion136 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion407 decks843 decks
19%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
44%inclusion369 decks843 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
42%inclusion356 decks843 decks
37%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion336 decks843 decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
40%inclusion334 decks843 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
36%inclusion303 decks843 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
34%inclusion285 decks843 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
32%inclusion267 decks843 decks
26%synergy
Urabrask
30%inclusion249 decks843 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion71 decks254 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
28%inclusion234 decks843 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion231 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion212 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
21%inclusion177 decks843 decks
18%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
19%inclusion164 decks843 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion163 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion160 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion156 decks843 decks
16%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion151 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion142 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion140 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion133 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion24 decks153 decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion26 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion113 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion101 decks843 decks
-8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion93 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion93 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion90 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion88 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion87 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion85 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion82 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion80 decks839 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
9.0%inclusion76 decks843 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion69 decks835 decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
7.9%inclusion67 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.9%inclusion67 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.9%inclusion67 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.5%inclusion63 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.5%inclusion63 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion58 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.9%inclusion58 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
6.6%inclusion56 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
6.0%inclusion51 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion51 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
5.9%inclusion50 decks843 decks
-11%synergy
Instants
Negate
43%inclusion363 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion358 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion354 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion334 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Ionize
35%inclusion296 decks843 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion286 decks843 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion286 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion280 decks843 decks
30%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion251 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion249 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion238 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion222 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion220 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion212 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion204 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion201 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
24%inclusion201 decks843 decks
22%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion193 decks843 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
21%inclusion176 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Shock
20%inclusion172 decks843 decks
17%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion170 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion168 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion141 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion139 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion132 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion130 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion123 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion119 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion113 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion108 decks843 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion97 decks843 decks
-12%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion95 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Burst Lightning
11%inclusion93 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion90 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion89 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion88 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion85 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion85 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.5%inclusion80 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.5%inclusion80 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.0%inclusion76 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.4%inclusion71 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.6%inclusion64 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion60 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.1%inclusion60 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
7.1%inclusion60 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.0%inclusion59 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
49%inclusion415 decks843 decks
46%synergy
Fiery Confluence
48%inclusion406 decks843 decks
45%synergy
End the Festivities
48%inclusion403 decks843 decks
41%synergy
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion384 decks843 decks
25%synergy
Grapeshot
40%inclusion340 decks843 decks
21%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
40%inclusion339 decks843 decks
35%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion292 decks843 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion264 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion220 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion219 decks843 decks
-8%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion211 decks843 decks
23%synergy
Mind Bomb
20%inclusion168 decks843 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion165 decks843 decks
-14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion145 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Earthquake
16%inclusion138 decks843 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion137 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion134 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
Acidic Soil
15%inclusion124 decks843 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
-8%synergy
Cave-In
14%inclusion115 decks843 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion105 decks843 decks
-10%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion99 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion95 decks843 decks
-15%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion83 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.5%inclusion72 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion70 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.7%inclusion65 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.6%inclusion64 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Incinerating Blast
7.6%inclusion61 decks805 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
-11%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.9%inclusion58 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.8%inclusion57 decks843 decks
-6%synergy
Lava Spike
6.6%inclusion56 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.6%inclusion14 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.3%inclusion53 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Sizzle
6.2%inclusion52 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
49%inclusion413 decks843 decks
39%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion336 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion311 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion143 decks843 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion96 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion86 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
35%inclusion299 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
30%inclusion252 decks843 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion206 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
22%inclusion185 decks843 decks
21%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion161 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
19%inclusion157 decks843 decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion144 decks829 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion146 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion99 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion90 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion89 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion87 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
9.5%inclusion80 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion79 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion273 decks843 decks
29%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion91 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.4%inclusion79 decks843 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.1%inclusion68 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion549 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Gorge
31%inclusion264 decks843 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion229 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion183 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion59 decks285 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion84 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
9.4%inclusion79 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.1%inclusion68 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion58 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion47 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion792 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion786 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
71%inclusion597 decks843 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion597 decks843 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion489 decks843 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
48%inclusion405 decks843 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion263 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion161 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion144 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion130 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion96 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion91 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion82 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion82 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.5%inclusion80 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.4%inclusion62 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion55 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
6.3%inclusion53 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion47 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion829 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion826 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion742 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion634 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion543 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion488 decks843 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion422 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion417 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion407 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion402 decks843 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion311 decks843 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
37%inclusion309 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion296 decks843 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion280 decks843 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion259 decks843 decks
-8%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion244 decks843 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion98 decks374 decks
5%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion218 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion207 decks843 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion206 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion201 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion163 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion160 decks843 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion146 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion138 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion137 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion136 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion114 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion105 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion97 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion93 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion93 decks843 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion92 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion87 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
10%inclusion86 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion85 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion84 decks843 decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
9.5%inclusion80 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion79 decks843 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion78 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.7%inclusion73 decks843 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.3%inclusion70 decks843 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.8%inclusion66 decks843 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.2%inclusion61 decks843 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion55 decks843 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion49 decks843 decks
1%synergy