Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Combo

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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
Weather Maker
2.4%inclusion1 decks41 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
74%inclusion134 decks180 decks
68%synergy
Flame Rift
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
57%synergy
Firebrand Archer
66%inclusion120 decks183 decks
53%synergy
Coruscation Mage
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
48%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
58%inclusion107 decks183 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion136 decks183 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
73%inclusion133 decks183 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
61%inclusion112 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion106 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion103 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion101 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion95 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion85 decks183 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion81 decks183 decks
34%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion79 decks183 decks
29%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion78 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Ruby Medallion
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion73 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion75 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion61 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion36 decks110 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion59 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
32%inclusion57 decks180 decks
28%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
19%inclusion35 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
-17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion10 decks65 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion20 decks180 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
The Locust God
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.2%inclusion11 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.9%inclusion16 decks180 decks
6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Generous Plunderer
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion65 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion64 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion62 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion53 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Ionize
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion41 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
20%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Brain Freeze
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Flare of Duplication
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Abrade
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
-7%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
-12%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion21 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion9 decks84 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Refute
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion55 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion54 decks183 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
22%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion45 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
22%inclusion40 decks183 decks
21%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion26 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Approach
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
-8%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-13%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
-9%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.7%inclusion8 decks120 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Lava Spike
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion58 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion46 decks183 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion34 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion66 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
13%inclusion24 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion22 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion19 decks180 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion19 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Manabarbs
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
27%inclusion49 decks183 decks
23%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion113 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion34 decks120 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion51 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion39 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion13 decks105 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion171 decks183 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion170 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion128 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion125 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion102 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion90 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion47 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
24%inclusion44 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion31 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.3%inclusion17 decks183 decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion16 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion13 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.0%inclusion11 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.5%inclusion10 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.2%inclusion7 decks134 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion179 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion177 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion165 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion122 decks183 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion119 decks183 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion110 decks183 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
55%inclusion100 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion86 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion76 decks183 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion75 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
39%inclusion72 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion69 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion67 decks183 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion63 decks183 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion60 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion56 decks183 decks
-10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion52 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion50 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
23%inclusion43 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
23%inclusion34 decks145 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion42 decks183 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion38 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion37 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion36 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion33 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
7%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion32 decks183 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion30 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion29 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion28 decks183 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion27 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion25 decks183 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion20 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion18 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion15 decks183 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.7%inclusion14 decks183 decks
5%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
6.6%inclusion8 decks121 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.6%inclusion12 decks183 decks
2%synergy