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
10%inclusion8 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.6%inclusion2 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Wild Unraveling
2.5%inclusion2 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
2.5%inclusion2 decks81 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
82%inclusion300 decks368 decks
75%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion208 decks368 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion219 decks368 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion233 decks368 decks
51%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion265 decks368 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion263 decks368 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion231 decks368 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion194 decks368 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion245 decks368 decks
41%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion186 decks368 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion238 decks368 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion229 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion199 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion197 decks368 decks
35%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion175 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion174 decks368 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion174 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Curiosity
46%inclusion170 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion167 decks368 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion160 decks368 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion243 decks368 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion218 decks368 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion208 decks368 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion192 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion181 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion144 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion117 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion113 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion112 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion99 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion157 decks368 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion153 decks368 decks
28%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
41%inclusion98 decks240 decks
30%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
40%inclusion148 decks368 decks
36%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion130 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion127 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion122 decks368 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion118 decks368 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
29%inclusion107 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion100 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion98 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion85 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion85 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion80 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion69 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion66 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion63 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
-18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion53 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion15 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
-9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion36 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.0%inclusion33 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.6%inclusion22 decks290 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.3%inclusion27 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion148 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
40%inclusion148 decks368 decks
39%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion140 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion129 decks368 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion127 decks368 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion113 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion108 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
29%inclusion108 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion106 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion103 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion95 decks368 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion93 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion89 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion88 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion83 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion81 decks368 decks
-14%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion61 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion56 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion54 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion50 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion42 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
-12%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion37 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
-14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.4%inclusion31 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.1%inclusion13 decks161 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion153 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion134 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion125 decks368 decks
-4%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion115 decks368 decks
24%synergy
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion113 decks368 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion107 decks368 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion103 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion92 decks368 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion91 decks368 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion84 decks368 decks
-10%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion81 decks368 decks
-12%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion80 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion68 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion57 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
-11%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion39 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion38 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
-10%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion123 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion100 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion79 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion56 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion30 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
40%inclusion147 decks368 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion130 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion62 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
9.2%inclusion34 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion117 decks368 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion40 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.8%inclusion25 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion235 decks368 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion105 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion76 decks290 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion94 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion82 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion74 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion27 decks232 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.7%inclusion21 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion352 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion336 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion237 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion225 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion195 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion158 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion126 decks368 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion99 decks368 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion86 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion64 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion52 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion41 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion32 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.9%inclusion29 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.6%inclusion28 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.1%inclusion26 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.0%inclusion22 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.0%inclusion19 decks318 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.2%inclusion19 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion357 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion357 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion337 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion251 decks368 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion247 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion241 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion228 decks368 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion189 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion187 decks368 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion170 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion155 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion135 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion135 decks368 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion133 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion118 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion111 decks352 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion115 decks368 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion113 decks368 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion101 decks368 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion96 decks368 decks
-15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion87 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion80 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion77 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion71 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion67 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion65 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion60 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion59 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion58 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion56 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion51 decks368 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion49 decks368 decks
9%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion47 decks368 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion46 decks368 decks
0%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion45 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion44 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion43 decks368 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion35 decks368 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion24 decks368 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.3%inclusion23 decks368 decks
-2%synergy