Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #338
41decks
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Brush Off
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
69%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Boltwave
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Firebrand Archer
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Flame Rift
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Slagstorm
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Confluence
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sprite Dragon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Inferno Titan
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Spear Spewer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Opt
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Strike
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Ionize
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Shock
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Burst Lightning
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Cancel
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Play with Fire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Counterflux
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Traumatic Critique
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Time Stop
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Electrolyze
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Consider
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Skewer the Critics
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Lava Spike
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Spiraling Embers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sizzle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Plasma Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Procrastinate
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-4%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Inscription
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Crucible of Fire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
71%inclusion29 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Firemind Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Airship Engine Room
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-14%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Highland Lake
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-11%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-10%synergy
TCRI Building
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy