Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #339
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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Petrified Hamlet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Coastal Peak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Flame Rift
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Deflecting Swat
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
68%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
59%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Underworld Breach
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Mana Drain
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Mystic Remora
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swan Song
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
45%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Curiosity
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Firebrand Archer
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Flusterstorm
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Seething Song
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Chrome Mox
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Rhystic Study
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Mana Vault
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
79%synergy
Mox Diamond
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
81%synergy
Ancient Tomb
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Grim Monolith
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
71%synergy
Mystical Tutor
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Urabrask
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Viper
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Spellseeker
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
14%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Generous Plunderer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
________ Goblin
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Harsh Mentor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Pact of Negation
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Price of Progress
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
41%synergy
Mental Misstep
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Pyroblast
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Desperate Ritual
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Brain Freeze
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Snap
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Firestorm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Flare of Duplication
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Gut Shot
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Strix Serenade
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Submerge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Shock
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Snapback
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Consider
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Grapeshot
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
17%synergy
End the Festivities
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Cave-In
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Mana Geyser
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mind Bomb
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Slagstorm
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Grab the Prize
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Twinflame
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Personal Tutor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Molten Duplication
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Dragon's Approach
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Step Through
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Infernal Plunge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Transmute Artifact
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Ophidian Eye
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Copy Artifact
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Counterbalance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
49%synergy
Mistrise Village
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
22%synergy
City of Traitors
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Seat of the Synod
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Great Furnace
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Mox Jasper
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-26%synergy
Basalt Monolith
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Scalding Tarn
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Island
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
77%synergy
Training Center
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Arid Mesa
64%inclusion27 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
52%synergy
Fiery Islet
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Thundering Falls
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Polluted Delta
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Cavern of Souls
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
53%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Misty Rainforest
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
City of Brass
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-25%synergy
Starting Town
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy