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
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
75%inclusion138 decks183 decks
69%synergy
Flame Rift
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
57%synergy
Firebrand Archer
66%inclusion123 decks186 decks
54%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion129 decks186 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
48%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion138 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion102 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
73%inclusion135 decks186 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion116 decks186 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion109 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion103 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion96 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion84 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion80 decks186 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion79 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Ruby Medallion
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
51%inclusion94 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion76 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion74 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion72 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion59 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion72 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion62 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion38 decks114 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
26%inclusion48 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
-17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.9%inclusion11 decks124 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.2%inclusion7 decks85 decks
-1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Plunderer
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion66 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion64 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion62 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion61 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion61 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion54 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Ionize
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
22%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion43 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Firestorm
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Pyroblast
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
-12%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion9 decks88 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion65 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion56 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion55 decks186 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion47 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
21%synergy
Inner Fire
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
-11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion26 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
-8%synergy
Cave-In
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-13%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.1%inclusion17 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.5%inclusion8 decks124 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Lava Spike
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Step Through
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion59 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion35 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion21 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion14 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion31 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion29 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion24 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion116 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion35 decks124 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion52 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion49 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion41 decks186 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion19 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion176 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion172 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion131 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion125 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion104 decks186 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion91 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion61 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion50 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion46 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
22%inclusion40 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Mox Opal
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion16 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.8%inclusion6 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.9%inclusion11 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.4%inclusion10 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.1%inclusion7 decks138 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion182 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion180 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion168 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion125 decks186 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion124 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion112 decks186 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion102 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion88 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion78 decks186 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion76 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
40%inclusion75 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
37%inclusion69 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion68 decks186 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion63 decks186 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion60 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion57 decks186 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion53 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion51 decks186 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion45 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion44 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion35 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion42 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion39 decks186 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion38 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion37 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion36 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion34 decks186 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion33 decks186 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion32 decks186 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion30 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion28 decks186 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion27 decks186 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion25 decks186 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion20 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks186 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.1%inclusion15 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
7.0%inclusion13 decks186 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion12 decks186 decks
2%synergy