Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Turbulent Springs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Molten-Core Maestro
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
80%synergy
Flame Rift
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
66%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
59%synergy
Coruscation Mage
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Firebrand Archer
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Bolt
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Seething Song
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
47%synergy
Jeska's Will
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Spellskite
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Body of Knowledge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Stormscale Scion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Price of Progress
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Ionize
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Brain Freeze
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Reverberate
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Counterflux
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Brainsurge
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
25%synergy
End the Festivities
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Confluence
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Rite of Flame
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lava Spike
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Stitch in Time
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Temporal Mastery
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Gorge
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion45 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy