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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion11 decks95 decks
0%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
3.3%inclusion5 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
3.2%inclusion3 decks94 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
2.1%inclusion2 decks95 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
81%inclusion306 decks377 decks
75%synergy
Flame Rift
56%inclusion211 decks377 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion221 decks377 decks
51%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion237 decks377 decks
50%synergy
Lightning Bolt
72%inclusion272 decks377 decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
71%inclusion269 decks377 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion236 decks377 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion199 decks377 decks
41%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion192 decks377 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
65%inclusion246 decks377 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion240 decks377 decks
25%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion237 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion207 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion203 decks377 decks
35%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion178 decks377 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion178 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion177 decks377 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity
46%inclusion174 decks377 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion170 decks377 decks
24%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion162 decks377 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion249 decks377 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion224 decks377 decks
38%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion210 decks377 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion197 decks377 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion183 decks377 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion144 decks377 decks
26%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion119 decks377 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion118 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion115 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion103 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
42%inclusion158 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
41%inclusion103 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion153 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
40%inclusion150 decks377 decks
36%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion132 decks377 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion131 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion124 decks377 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion120 decks377 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion106 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion102 decks377 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion100 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion99 decks377 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion86 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion85 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion82 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion78 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion67 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion64 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion64 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion62 decks377 decks
-18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion59 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion58 decks377 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion53 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion23 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion47 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
-9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion41 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.0%inclusion34 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion30 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.0%inclusion30 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.7%inclusion23 decks299 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion150 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
40%inclusion150 decks377 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion142 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion132 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion128 decks377 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion115 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion113 decks377 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion112 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion107 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion104 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion97 decks377 decks
22%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion94 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion94 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion86 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion86 decks377 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion82 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion66 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion65 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion64 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
16%inclusion62 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion61 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion57 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion56 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion55 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion53 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
14%inclusion51 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion46 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion44 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion44 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
11%inclusion43 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion42 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion41 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion39 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion39 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion39 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion17 decks171 decks
5%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion37 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.0%inclusion34 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion33 decks377 decks
-14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Refute
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion156 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion134 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion127 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion117 decks377 decks
24%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion114 decks377 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion108 decks377 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion106 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion93 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion92 decks377 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion90 decks377 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion84 decks377 decks
-12%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion76 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion75 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion72 decks377 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion62 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion58 decks377 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion45 decks377 decks
-11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion44 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion41 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion39 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion39 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion38 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.5%inclusion32 decks377 decks
-9%synergy
Lava Spike
8.0%inclusion30 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion25 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.6%inclusion25 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion128 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion103 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion80 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion58 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.2%inclusion27 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
40%inclusion149 decks377 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion132 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion83 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion70 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion65 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion63 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion60 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion51 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion47 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion41 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
9.3%inclusion35 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.3%inclusion20 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion122 decks377 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion40 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion31 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion240 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion107 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion80 decks299 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion93 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
23%inclusion85 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion76 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion29 decks242 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion32 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.9%inclusion26 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion22 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion21 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion361 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion345 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion240 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion233 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion198 decks377 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion163 decks377 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion126 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion103 decks377 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion89 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion66 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion60 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion54 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion48 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion43 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.0%inclusion34 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion29 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion28 decks377 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.1%inclusion23 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.5%inclusion18 decks327 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion9 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.0%inclusion19 decks377 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion366 decks377 decks
-1%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion366 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion345 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion258 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion253 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion249 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion232 decks377 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion196 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion192 decks377 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion176 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion158 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion137 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion136 decks377 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
36%inclusion134 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion114 decks361 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion119 decks377 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion119 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion112 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion107 decks377 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion100 decks377 decks
-14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion87 decks377 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion81 decks377 decks
-3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion79 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion74 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion69 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion68 decks377 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion66 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion63 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion60 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion59 decks377 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion58 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion54 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion53 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion50 decks377 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion49 decks377 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion48 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion47 decks377 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion45 decks377 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion44 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion44 decks377 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion44 decks377 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion36 decks377 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion25 decks377 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.4%inclusion24 decks377 decks
-2%synergy