Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Hexing Squelcher
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
3.3%inclusion2 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Impulsivity
1.7%inclusion1 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
82%inclusion294 decks358 decks
76%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion204 decks358 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion214 decks358 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion225 decks358 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Bolt
72%inclusion257 decks358 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion227 decks358 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
71%inclusion255 decks358 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion190 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion239 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion182 decks358 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion234 decks358 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion227 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion196 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion194 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion172 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion170 decks358 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion170 decks358 decks
31%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion167 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion165 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion155 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion235 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion213 decks358 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion201 decks358 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion187 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion176 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion140 decks358 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion114 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion112 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion154 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion150 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion92 decks230 decks
29%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
40%inclusion143 decks358 decks
36%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
36%inclusion128 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion123 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion119 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion115 decks358 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
30%inclusion106 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion98 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion96 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion91 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion86 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion76 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
-18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion20 decks142 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Spellseeker
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.7%inclusion31 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.2%inclusion23 decks280 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Price of Progress
41%inclusion145 decks358 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion145 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion138 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion129 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion127 decks358 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion106 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion104 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion103 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion101 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion93 decks358 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion92 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion87 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion86 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion80 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion67 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion66 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion53 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion52 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
-6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
-12%synergy
Burst Lightning
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion35 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Big Score
9.2%inclusion33 decks358 decks
-13%synergy
Refute
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.4%inclusion11 decks149 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion152 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
37%inclusion133 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion120 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion114 decks358 decks
29%synergy
End the Festivities
32%inclusion113 decks358 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion106 decks358 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion98 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion89 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion87 decks358 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion83 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion79 decks358 decks
-12%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion73 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion73 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
-9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion61 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion54 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
-11%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Mind Bomb
11%inclusion38 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion37 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion36 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
-10%synergy
Lava Spike
8.1%inclusion29 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion123 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion99 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion57 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.4%inclusion30 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion147 decks358 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion128 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion78 decks358 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion65 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion60 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion58 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion40 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion23 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion114 decks358 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion229 decks358 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion99 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion72 decks280 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion89 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion80 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion74 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion25 decks222 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.8%inclusion28 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.3%inclusion26 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion20 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.0%inclusion18 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion342 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion328 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion230 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion217 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion190 decks358 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion154 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion122 decks358 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion95 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion87 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion62 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion39 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.9%inclusion32 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.5%inclusion27 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion25 decks358 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.5%inclusion17 decks308 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.3%inclusion19 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion347 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion347 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion328 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion243 decks358 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion237 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion233 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion221 decks358 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion184 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion180 decks358 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion166 decks358 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion152 decks358 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion131 decks358 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion129 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion129 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion115 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion109 decks342 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion112 decks358 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion110 decks358 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion97 decks358 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion93 decks358 decks
-15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion81 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion77 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion75 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion68 decks358 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion66 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion64 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion63 decks358 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion59 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion56 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion55 decks358 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion51 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion50 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion49 decks358 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion48 decks358 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion47 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
1%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion46 decks358 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion45 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion44 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion43 decks358 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion42 decks358 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion41 decks358 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.5%inclusion34 decks358 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion24 decks358 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion22 decks358 decks
-3%synergy