Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #342
38decks
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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Boltwave
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
67%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
51%synergy
Guttersnipe
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
48%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
74%inclusion28 decks38 decks
45%synergy
Firebrand Archer
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
43%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion26 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Slagstorm
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
61%inclusion23 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Coruscation Mage
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Curiosity
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Flame Rift
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
38%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion15 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Electrostatic Field
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
16%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Unruly Catapult
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Stormscale Scion
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mysidian Elder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sprite Dragon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Ran and Shaw
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Egg
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Drake
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Burst Lightning
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Strike
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
32%synergy
Shock
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Charm
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Refute
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-21%synergy
Unsummon
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Counterflux
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Price of Progress
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Play with Fire
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Think Twice
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-20%synergy
Return the Favor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Run Away Together
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Confluence
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
27%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-16%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
17%synergy
End the Festivities
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Skewer the Critics
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Lava Spike
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-14%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Plasma Bolt
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-19%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Blaze
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Approach
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Plea for Power
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Doublecast
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sleep
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Divination
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Demonfire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Magic Missile
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Spiraling Embers
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Wishing Well
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
21%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
8%synergy
Pain for All
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Witness Protection
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Confiscate
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Fire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Ral Zarek
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Remote Isle
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion35 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
76%inclusion29 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
-8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Firemind Vessel
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion38 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion31 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
58%inclusion22 decks38 decks
40%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion21 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
53%inclusion20 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion19 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
47%inclusion18 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion16 decks38 decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
37%inclusion14 decks38 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
34%inclusion13 decks38 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion11 decks38 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
-4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
-18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
-38%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-13%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Rupture Spire
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
1%synergy