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.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Loki's Scepter
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
79%inclusion336 decks425 decks
72%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion241 decks425 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion257 decks425 decks
53%synergy
Firebrand Archer
60%inclusion257 decks425 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion306 decks425 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion269 decks425 decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion220 decks425 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion301 decks425 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
52%inclusion221 decks425 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
64%inclusion273 decks425 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion265 decks425 decks
25%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion263 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion235 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion228 decks425 decks
33%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion200 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion200 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion198 decks425 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion195 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion186 decks425 decks
21%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion185 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion270 decks425 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion248 decks425 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
54%inclusion231 decks425 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion218 decks425 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion203 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
36%inclusion155 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion136 decks425 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion134 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion128 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion112 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
42%inclusion129 decks305 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion175 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Electrostatic Field
39%inclusion167 decks425 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
38%inclusion161 decks425 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion149 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion144 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion140 decks425 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion131 decks425 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
27%inclusion115 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion113 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion110 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion107 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion94 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion93 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion92 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion83 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion31 decks163 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion80 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion77 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion40 decks225 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion71 decks425 decks
-18%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion70 decks425 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion69 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion28 decks195 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion60 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion59 decks425 decks
5%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion57 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion14 decks110 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion46 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
10%inclusion44 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
8.2%inclusion35 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion35 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.3%inclusion8 decks109 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
39%inclusion167 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion158 decks425 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion150 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion146 decks425 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion142 decks425 decks
-8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion127 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion126 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion126 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion119 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion119 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion104 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion102 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion101 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion96 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion93 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion90 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
20%inclusion86 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion19 decks109 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion73 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion73 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion72 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Firestorm
16%inclusion69 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion65 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion16 decks109 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion60 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Pyroblast
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion53 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion49 decks425 decks
-0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion49 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion23 decks231 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Burst Lightning
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Gut Shot
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
-16%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
8.2%inclusion35 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion35 decks425 decks
-0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion169 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion142 decks425 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion140 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion123 decks425 decks
26%synergy
End the Festivities
28%inclusion121 decks425 decks
22%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion121 decks425 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion109 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
24%inclusion104 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion101 decks425 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion97 decks425 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion93 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion86 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion85 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion81 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion79 decks425 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion66 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion47 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion43 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Lava Spike
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
-9%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
7.3%inclusion8 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Flow State
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
-6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion143 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion114 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion89 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion62 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.0%inclusion34 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion31 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.3%inclusion31 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.8%inclusion29 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
39%inclusion166 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion145 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion86 decks425 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion85 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion75 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion63 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion52 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.2%inclusion39 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
7.5%inclusion32 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion135 decks425 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion45 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.8%inclusion33 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion276 decks425 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion101 decks351 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion120 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion103 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion95 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion78 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion39 decks297 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion38 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion31 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.1%inclusion26 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion22 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion407 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion387 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion268 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion256 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion216 decks425 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion174 decks425 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion141 decks425 decks
20%synergy
Resonating Lute
31%inclusion34 decks109 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion112 decks425 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion99 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion70 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion68 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion61 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion51 decks425 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion47 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion40 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion37 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.5%inclusion36 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion19 decks230 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion30 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.4%inclusion27 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.1%inclusion23 decks378 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion24 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion414 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion414 decks425 decks
-0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion391 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion292 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion290 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion276 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion259 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion227 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion214 decks425 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion196 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion182 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion150 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
35%inclusion150 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
35%inclusion148 decks425 decks
13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
34%inclusion138 decks410 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion133 decks425 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion130 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion126 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion118 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion113 decks425 decks
-12%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion95 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion94 decks425 decks
-4%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion88 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion87 decks425 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion82 decks425 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion79 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion76 decks425 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion70 decks425 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion67 decks425 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion65 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion64 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion63 decks425 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion60 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion59 decks425 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion58 decks425 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion15 decks110 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion56 decks425 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion55 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion54 decks425 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion13 decks110 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
-0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion50 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion48 decks425 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion41 decks425 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.6%inclusion28 decks425 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion25 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
-4%synergy