Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #340
42decks
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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Hawkeye, Young Avenger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Boltwave
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Flame Rift
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Firebrand Archer
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Slagstorm
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Coruscation Mage
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Grab the Prize
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Electrostatic Field
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Young Pyromancer
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Stormscale Scion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sprite Dragon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Homunculus Horde
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Inferno Titan
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Aetherize
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Strike
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Burst Lightning
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Shock
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Refute
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Cancel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Play with Fire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Think Twice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Brush Off
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Time Stop
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Comet Storm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Electrolyze
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Inner Fire
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Lava Spike
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Skewer the Critics
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Chain Reaction
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Spiraling Embers
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sizzle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Plasma Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Flow State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Procrastinate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Crucible of Fire
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Extravagant Replication
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Legend of Kuruk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dracogenesis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan, Fireblood
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Restless Spire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-30%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Shivan Reef
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-35%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Airship Engine Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
TCRI Building
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Highland Lake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-13%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-13%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-17%synergy