Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #345
35decks
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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Ran and Shaw
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion29 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
50%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
44%synergy
Firebrand Archer
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion24 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Slagstorm
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Burst Lightning
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Curiosity
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Coruscation Mage
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Mocking Sprite
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Body of Knowledge
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Burnished Hart
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Unruly Catapult
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Stormscale Scion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Urabrask
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Refute
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Strike
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Ionize
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Seething Song
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Shock
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Think Twice
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Play with Fire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Essence Scatter
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Counterflux
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Essence Capture
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Twinferno
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Flick a Coin
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Incinerate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
High Tide
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Twin Bolt
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Flame Rift
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Inner Fire
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Lava Spike
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Skewer the Critics
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Lunar Insight
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Dragon's Approach
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hell to Pay
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Plea for Power
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Flame Slash
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Master the Way
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Sizzle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Doublecast
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Devil's Play
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blaze
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Demonfire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Wishing Well
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Extravagant Replication
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Unable to Scream
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Back to Basics
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Confiscate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ral Zarek
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Great Hall of the Citadel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-26%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Skyclave Relic
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion35 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion30 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-15%synergy
Eroded Canyon
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-31%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
The Grey Havens
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Opal Palace
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-41%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Uncharted Haven
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-15%synergy