Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Cantrips

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Boltwave
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
62%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Electrostatic Field
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
50%synergy
Firebrand Archer
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
49%synergy
Coruscation Mage
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Preordain
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Brainstorm
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Opt
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Consider
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Grapeshot
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gamble
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sabotender
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Gelectrode
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Transit Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Oneirophage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spark Double
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Negate
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Shock
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Expedite
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Quicken
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Crimson Wisps
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Flick a Coin
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Burst Lightning
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Electrolyze
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Might of the Meek
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Curate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Needle Drop
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Visions of Beyond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Leap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Refute
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Accelerate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Blur
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Plasma Bolt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Serum Visions
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Flame Rift
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Act
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Overmaster
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Ancestral Anger
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Devil's Play
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Change
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Blaze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flame Jab
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rile
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Clear the Mind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Inner Fire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Careful Study
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fabricate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Warlord's Fury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fireball
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
25%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spellbook
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Pain for All
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Curiosity
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mox Jasper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Energy Refractor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Training Center
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Command Bridge
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
City of Brass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy