Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Impulsivity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
77%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Firebrand Archer
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Flame Rift
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Curiosity
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Deflecting Swat
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Swan Song
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Ruby Medallion
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Rhystic Study
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Chrome Mox
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Field
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Urabrask
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Flusterstorm
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Price of Progress
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Ionize
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Opt
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Pact of Negation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Firestorm
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Electrodominance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Think Twice
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
End the Festivities
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Slagstorm
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Inner Fire
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Rite of Flame
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Personal Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Twinflame
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Lava Spike
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Light Up the Stage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Lunar Insight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Overmaster
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Change
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Omniscience
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Mistrise Village
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Urza's Saga
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Great Furnace
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Jasper
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Fiery Islet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Volcanic Island
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy