Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized Burn

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
88%inclusion76 decks86 decks
82%synergy
Flame Rift
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Firebrand Archer
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
59%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
57%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion54 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
73%inclusion63 decks86 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Bolt
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
51%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Price of Progress
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
51%inclusion36 decks70 decks
39%synergy
Curiosity
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Electrostatic Field
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion43 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
72%inclusion62 decks86 decks
43%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion53 decks86 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Chrome Mox
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Urabrask
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Viper
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Body of Knowledge
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Frantic Search
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Ionize
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Firestorm
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Traumatic Critique
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Refute
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion37 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
20%synergy
End the Festivities
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Inner Fire
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Lava Spike
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Cave-In
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.1%inclusion6 decks84 decks
0%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Ophidian Eye
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Manabarbs
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Omniscience
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Blood Moon
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion59 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion28 decks77 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Gorge
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
8.8%inclusion6 decks68 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion82 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion56 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion84 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Island
98%inclusion84 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion82 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion68 decks86 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
71%inclusion61 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion60 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
59%inclusion51 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
45%inclusion38 decks84 decks
23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
-17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Geyser
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
TCRI Building
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy