Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #351
33decks
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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Boltwave
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Firebrand Archer
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
42%synergy
Slagstorm
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Grab the Prize
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Archmage of Runes
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Mocking Sprite
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Field
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Burnished Hart
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Unruly Catapult
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sabotender
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Egg
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Queen Brahne
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Brash Taunter
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Abrade
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Burst Lightning
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Refute
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Ionize
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Strike
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Play with Fire
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Comet Storm
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Think Twice
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Unsummon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Essence Scatter
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Pongify
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Twinferno
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Price of Progress
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Run Away Together
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Counterflux
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Twin Bolt
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Flick a Coin
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Flame of Anor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Rift
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Grapeshot
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Inner Fire
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Skewer the Critics
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
End the Festivities
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lava Spike
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-23%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Lunar Insight
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Blaze
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Banefire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Master the Way
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Doublecast
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Plea for Power
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Flame Slash
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sizzle
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Devil's Play
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Demonfire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Collective Defiance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Hell to Pay
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wishing Well
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Feldon's Cane
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Confiscate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli Rai
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
48%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-27%synergy
Highland Lake
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Fjord
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Thundering Falls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Steam Vents
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-41%synergy
Opal Palace
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy