Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Goliath Daydreamer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Boulder Dash
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rimekin Recluse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Firebrand Archer
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Guttersnipe
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Coruscation Mage
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Boltwave
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
50%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
48%synergy
Fiery Inscription
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Flame Rift
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Shock
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Negate
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Electrostatic Field
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
33%synergy
Ionize
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Fiery Confluence
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Viper
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Queen Brahne
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Mocking Sprite
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Unruly Catapult
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Dragonologist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Sabotender
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Summon: G.F. Cerberus
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Enigma Drake
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
The Reality Chip
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Abrade
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Lightning Strike
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Prismari Command
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Burst Lightning
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Price of Progress
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Refute
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dispel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Slick Sequence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Defabricate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Electrodominance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Play with Fire
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Leak
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Remand
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Slagstorm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Grapeshot
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
1%synergy
End the Festivities
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Inner Fire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Strike It Rich
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Mind Bomb
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Lava Spike
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Cruise
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Reckless Blaze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Master the Way
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Fireball
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Conflagrate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rift Bolt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
From the Ashes
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mana Clash
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Plasma Bolt
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Thrumming Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Manabarbs
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Witness Protection
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Invasion of Regatha
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Jaya Ballard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Jace Reawakened
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
War Room
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Blighted Gorge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Gilded Lotus
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
18%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Forger's Foundry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Eroded Canyon
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-24%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Hidden Grotto
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Maestros Theater
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-37%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy