Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Core Burn

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
Fractal Anomaly
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Flame Rift
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Slagstorm
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Lightning Strike
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Ionize
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Shock
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
63%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
54%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Unruly Catapult
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Gibbering Fiend
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Chasm Skulker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Highspire Bell-Ringer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Stormscale Scion
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Dragonologist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Devoted Duelist
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
20%synergy
Queen Brahne
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Sabotender
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Howler's Heavy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Magmakin Artillerist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Embermaw Hellion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Akoum Hellkite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Pyre Hound
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Storm Skreelix
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Inferno Titan
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spear Spewer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Siege Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Storm God's Oracle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Combustible Gearhulk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Gorehorn Raider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Akki Lavarunner
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Realm-Scorcher Hellkite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Keiga, the Tide Star
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Spellgorger Weird
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Storm Caller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Electrodominance
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Twist Reality
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Cancel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Neutralize
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Annul
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Sulfurous Blast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mental Modulation
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Divert Disaster
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Spectral Interference
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arcbond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Electrolyze
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Geistblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Obsessive Search
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Psychotic Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Boulderfall
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Fling
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sudden Impact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Countervailing Winds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Magma Jet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Galestrike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Turn Aside
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Outrage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Slick Sequence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fall of the Titans
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Keep Safe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Griptide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Everdream
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ral's Outburst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Explosive Impact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Play with Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Defabricate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Soul's Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blur of Blades
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Guerrilla Tactics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Annihilating Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Thunderous Wrath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Grab the Prize
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Boltwave
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Conflagrate
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Romantic Rendezvous
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Electro's Bolt
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Trade the Helm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Demolish
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
End the Festivities
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Relearn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lava Spike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lava Axe
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
From the Ashes
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Inferno Jet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Abandon the Post
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Seize the Spoils
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Cone of Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Roil Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Experimental Overload
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-22%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Firebolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chain Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Master the Way
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disintegrate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sizzle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mana Clash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Blast of Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Taigam's Scheming
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Detonate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Concussive Bolt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Deem Inferior
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fade Away
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mind Bomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Explosion of Riches
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Fodder Tosser
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
The Endstone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Cryogen Relic
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Aether Syphon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Journeyer's Kite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Pyromancer's Gauntlet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Ivory Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
Pyromancer's Assault
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Cast Through Time
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Teachings
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Aqueous Form
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vapors
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rising of the Day
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Double Vision
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Words of War
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Future Sight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vanishing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mishra's Domination
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Combat Research
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jaya, Venerated Firemage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Jaya, Fiery Negotiator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Koth of the Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Heart of Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Izzet Viceroy
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Kher Keep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-32%synergy
Blighted Gorge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Gorge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-16%synergy
Sol Ring
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-36%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-23%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Mox Jasper
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Meteorite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Cursed Mirror
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Jewel
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Daily Bugle Building
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Night Market
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Hidden Grotto
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Jwari Disruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Maestros Theater
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Gateway Plaza
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy