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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.0%inclusion9 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
4.5%inclusion4 decks88 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
82%inclusion283 decks345 decks
75%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion197 decks345 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion207 decks345 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion219 decks345 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Bolt
72%inclusion249 decks345 decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion250 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion222 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion237 decks345 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
54%inclusion186 decks345 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion176 decks345 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion230 decks345 decks
28%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion219 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion189 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion186 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Ruby Medallion
49%inclusion169 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion168 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion165 decks345 decks
31%synergy
Curiosity
48%inclusion164 decks345 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion157 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion153 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion228 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
61%inclusion209 decks345 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion194 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion184 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion172 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion136 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion113 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion106 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion93 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion148 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
40%inclusion139 decks345 decks
36%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
38%inclusion82 decks215 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
36%inclusion123 decks345 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion118 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
34%inclusion117 decks345 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
30%inclusion102 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion97 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion96 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion89 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
24%inclusion83 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion80 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion74 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion69 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion66 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
-18%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion16 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.0%inclusion31 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.9%inclusion21 decks267 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Body of Knowledge
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Price of Progress
41%inclusion142 decks345 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
41%inclusion141 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion134 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion124 decks345 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion106 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion104 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion100 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion100 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion99 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
26%inclusion91 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion91 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion84 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion63 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion55 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion51 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion47 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
-7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion37 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
-12%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Refute
8.4%inclusion29 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.8%inclusion27 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Final Fortune
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion151 decks345 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion146 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
37%inclusion127 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion116 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion113 decks345 decks
30%synergy
End the Festivities
32%inclusion112 decks345 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion104 decks345 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion82 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion75 decks345 decks
-13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion72 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion53 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion43 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
-11%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion35 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion34 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
-10%synergy
Lava Spike
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion117 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
23%inclusion78 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion142 decks345 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion121 decks345 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion76 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion61 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion52 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion46 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion36 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
8.7%inclusion30 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion113 decks345 decks
29%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion38 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion21 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion220 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion98 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion72 decks267 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion87 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
24%inclusion82 decks345 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion71 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion25 decks207 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion22 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion331 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion317 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion225 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion209 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion180 decks345 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion151 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion120 decks345 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion92 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion86 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion60 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion39 decks345 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion28 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.5%inclusion26 decks345 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.2%inclusion25 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.7%inclusion23 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion335 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion335 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion319 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion236 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion225 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion223 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion213 decks345 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion178 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion173 decks345 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion162 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion147 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion129 decks345 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion126 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
34%inclusion119 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion114 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion108 decks329 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion106 decks345 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion106 decks345 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion95 decks345 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion94 decks345 decks
-14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion79 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion75 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion75 decks345 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion73 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion67 decks345 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion65 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion64 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion59 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion57 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion56 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion54 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion50 decks345 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion49 decks345 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion48 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion45 decks345 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion44 decks345 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion42 decks345 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion41 decks345 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion40 decks345 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion33 decks345 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion24 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.5%inclusion19 decks345 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.2%inclusion18 decks345 decks
-5%synergy