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
Prismari, the Inspiration
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
68%inclusion19 decks28 decks
62%synergy
Guttersnipe
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
58%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
55%synergy
Electrostatic Field
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Firebrand Archer
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Preordain
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Opt
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Consider
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Jeska's Will
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Combustion Man
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Gelectrode
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mysidian Elder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sabotender
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Queen Brahne
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Stormscale Scion
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Oneirophage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shock
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Expedite
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ionize
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Quicken
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Crimson Wisps
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Electrolyze
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Might of the Meek
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Turnabout
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Needle Drop
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Visions of Beyond
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Leap
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Refute
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blur
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Obsessive Search
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Flame Rift
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Iroh's Demonstration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Soul Immolation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
End the Festivities
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Crash Through
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Enter the Enigma
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Overmaster
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Plasma Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Renegade Tactics
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Grab the Prize
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Inner Fire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Lava Spike
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Chain Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Ancestral Anger
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Devil's Play
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Change
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Blaze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Rile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Clear the Mind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Divination
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Careful Study
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Warlord's Fury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Lock and Load
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Spellbook
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Curiosity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Aria of Flame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-5%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Fire Diamond
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Locket
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Energy Refractor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion31 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-16%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Command Bridge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-6%synergy