Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized

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
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion12 decks92 decks
-5%synergy
Flashback
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
79%inclusion330 decks418 decks
72%synergy
Flame Rift
56%inclusion236 decks418 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion248 decks418 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
61%inclusion255 decks418 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion302 decks418 decks
45%synergy
Coruscation Mage
62%inclusion261 decks418 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion215 decks418 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion297 decks418 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
52%inclusion216 decks418 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
65%inclusion272 decks418 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion263 decks418 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion260 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion231 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion224 decks418 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion199 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion198 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion196 decks418 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion191 decks418 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion184 decks418 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion182 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion270 decks418 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion244 decks418 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion228 decks418 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion213 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion200 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion156 decks418 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion135 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion133 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion125 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion112 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
42%inclusion125 decks296 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion172 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Electrostatic Field
40%inclusion166 decks418 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
38%inclusion159 decks418 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
36%inclusion149 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion142 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion137 decks418 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion126 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion116 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion113 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion111 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion106 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion93 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion91 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion89 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
19%inclusion81 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion28 decks151 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion74 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion37 decks213 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion71 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion23 decks183 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
-9%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion42 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.3%inclusion25 decks343 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion168 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion155 decks418 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion148 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion146 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion142 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion126 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion125 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion122 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion120 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion116 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion102 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion102 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion100 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion89 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
20%inclusion82 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion72 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion70 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion69 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion59 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion52 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion24 decks220 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Big Score
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
-16%synergy
Gut Shot
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.9%inclusion37 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.4%inclusion35 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.2%inclusion30 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion166 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion143 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion139 decks418 decks
-4%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion124 decks418 decks
27%synergy
End the Festivities
28%inclusion119 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Confluence
28%inclusion119 decks418 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion113 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion103 decks418 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion97 decks418 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
-10%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion90 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion84 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion84 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion79 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
-7%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
-5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion45 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
9.3%inclusion39 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
7.9%inclusion33 decks418 decks
-9%synergy
Lava Spike
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion140 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion110 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion87 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.1%inclusion34 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
40%inclusion166 decks418 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion142 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion83 decks418 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion83 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion73 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion44 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion43 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion40 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
7.4%inclusion31 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion130 decks418 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion46 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.7%inclusion32 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion273 decks418 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion97 decks343 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion117 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion98 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion93 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion80 decks418 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion36 decks288 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion37 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion28 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion26 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.5%inclusion23 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion400 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion380 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion265 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion251 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion214 decks418 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion171 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion140 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion112 decks418 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion98 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion62 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion51 decks418 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion38 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.9%inclusion37 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion36 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.2%inclusion18 decks219 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion29 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.2%inclusion23 decks370 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion25 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion407 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion407 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion384 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion288 decks418 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion283 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion276 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion256 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion218 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion210 decks418 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion194 decks418 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion179 decks418 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion149 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion147 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion147 decks418 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
34%inclusion137 decks402 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion129 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion122 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion118 decks418 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion110 decks418 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion95 decks418 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion93 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion86 decks418 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion85 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion80 decks418 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion78 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion77 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion68 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion67 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion65 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion63 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion61 decks418 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion57 decks418 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion56 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion55 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion54 decks418 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion50 decks418 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion48 decks418 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion47 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion41 decks418 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion9 decks92 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion27 decks418 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.7%inclusion24 decks418 decks
-3%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.4%inclusion5 decks92 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.0%inclusion21 decks418 decks
-4%synergy