Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Combo

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
Resonating Lute
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Turbulent Springs
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
75%inclusion144 decks191 decks
69%synergy
Flame Rift
58%inclusion113 decks194 decks
57%synergy
Firebrand Archer
66%inclusion129 decks194 decks
54%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion134 decks194 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
48%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
58%inclusion113 decks194 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
73%inclusion142 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
75%inclusion145 decks194 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion121 decks194 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion114 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion109 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion108 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion101 decks194 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion91 decks194 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion87 decks194 decks
35%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion84 decks194 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion83 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion79 decks194 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion79 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion97 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
42%inclusion81 decks194 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion78 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion76 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion76 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion66 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
33%inclusion64 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion62 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion57 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion52 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion75 decks194 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
34%inclusion41 decks122 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion65 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion62 decks194 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion59 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
30%inclusion57 decks191 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion55 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion54 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
26%inclusion50 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion14 decks65 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion41 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
-3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
-17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Archmage of Runes
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion9 decks94 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
The Locust God
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Generous Plunderer
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion73 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion72 decks194 decks
36%synergy
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion71 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion69 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
35%inclusion68 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion67 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion67 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion66 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion65 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion56 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion55 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion48 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion47 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion47 decks194 decks
-11%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion46 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion44 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion41 decks194 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
21%inclusion40 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Firestorm
18%inclusion35 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Flashback
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
-13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion22 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion9 decks97 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
37%inclusion72 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion71 decks194 decks
14%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion58 decks194 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion58 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion57 decks194 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion50 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion49 decks194 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion49 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion48 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Inner Fire
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
-10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
-7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
-12%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Step Through
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
5.8%inclusion9 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Twinflame
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion60 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion46 decks194 decks
-5%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion36 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion71 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion26 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion24 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
28%inclusion54 decks194 decks
25%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion123 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion53 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion52 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
23%inclusion44 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion38 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion14 decks117 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion20 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
0%synergy
City of Traitors
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion184 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion178 decks194 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion136 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion131 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion110 decks194 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion95 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion64 decks194 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion51 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion49 decks194 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion43 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion42 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion33 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.7%inclusion13 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.7%inclusion11 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.2%inclusion10 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion189 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion187 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion177 decks194 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion131 decks194 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion130 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion118 decks194 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion107 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion94 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion92 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
43%inclusion83 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion82 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion81 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
37%inclusion72 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion68 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
35%inclusion67 decks194 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion62 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion59 decks194 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion56 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion53 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion47 decks194 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion37 decks156 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion45 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion41 decks194 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion40 decks194 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion40 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion40 decks194 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion39 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
15%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion37 decks194 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion34 decks194 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion32 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion31 decks194 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion30 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion29 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion28 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion27 decks194 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion25 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion23 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion19 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion18 decks194 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.8%inclusion17 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.2%inclusion16 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.2%inclusion14 decks194 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.2%inclusion12 decks194 decks
2%synergy