Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #347
34decks
Background image for Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
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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Fang, Roku's Companion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Ran and Shaw
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Guttersnipe
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Firebrand Archer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Slagstorm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Grab the Prize
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Archmage of Runes
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Mocking Sprite
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Unruly Catapult
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Stormscale Scion
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Sabotender
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Urabrask
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Burst Lightning
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Refute
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Ionize
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Strike
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Shock
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Think Twice
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Slick Sequence
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Unsummon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Electrodominance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Play with Fire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Comet Storm
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Essence Capture
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Twinferno
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Consider
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Teach by Example
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Hypothesizzle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Cancel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Rift
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Grapeshot
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Skewer the Critics
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Lava Spike
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Lunar Insight
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fireball
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Approach
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Hell to Pay
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Flame Slash
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Master the Way
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Demonfire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Sizzle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Doublecast
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Blaze
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Plea for Power
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Wishing Well
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Confiscate
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Back to Basics
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Roiling Vortex
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-16%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Highland Lake
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-28%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Opal Palace
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-41%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy