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
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion25 decks30 decks
57%synergy
Electrostatic Field
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
56%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
53%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
48%synergy
Firebrand Archer
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
47%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
42%synergy
Preordain
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
80%inclusion24 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
77%inclusion23 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
70%inclusion21 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion20 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
27%synergy
Consider
60%inclusion18 decks30 decks
38%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Inscription
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Gamble
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Archmage Emeritus
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
31%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
32%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Sabotender
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gelectrode
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stormscale Scion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Oneirophage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Transit Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Endrider Catalyzer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Homunculus Horde
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Roaming Throne
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Spark Double
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Negate
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
14%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Shock
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Expedite
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Quicken
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Crimson Wisps
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Electrolyze
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-9%synergy
Burst Lightning
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Peek
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Might of the Meek
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Deliberate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Curate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Needle Drop
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Visions of Beyond
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Leap
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Refute
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Disrupt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Accelerate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Serum Visions
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Plasma Bolt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Flame Rift
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Enigma
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
End the Festivities
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Crash Through
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Overmaster
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Lock and Load
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Chain Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-13%synergy
Ancestral Anger
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Devil's Play
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Winds of Change
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Blaze
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Flame Jab
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rile
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Clear the Mind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Inner Fire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Divination
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Careful Study
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Warlord's Fury
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Rite of Flame
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Fireball
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
24%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Isochron Scepter
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Mindsplice Apparatus
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Racers' Scoreboard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
The Magic Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
37%inclusion11 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Pain for All
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ophidian Eye
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Aria of Flame
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Nerd Rage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon Mantle
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion27 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion26 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion17 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion13 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Mox Jasper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Energy Refractor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion30 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion22 decks30 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion19 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
50%inclusion15 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion12 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
-10%synergy
Command Bridge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Eroded Canyon
30%inclusion9 decks30 decks
22%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion7 decks30 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-8%synergy
City of Brass
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-6%synergy