Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
84%inclusion61 decks73 decks
77%synergy
Flame Rift
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
62%synergy
Firebrand Archer
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
56%synergy
Coruscation Mage
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
52%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Bolt
78%inclusion57 decks73 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Inscription
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion49 decks73 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion42 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion39 decks73 decks
33%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Curiosity
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
49%inclusion36 decks73 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion48 decks73 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion45 decks73 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion43 decks73 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
52%inclusion38 decks73 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
48%inclusion35 decks73 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
41%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion24 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion8 decks66 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
40%inclusion29 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Price of Progress
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
34%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Ionize
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
14%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
-11%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion33 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
41%inclusion30 decks73 decks
22%synergy
End the Festivities
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion23 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Inner Fire
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
-6%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Windfall
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Rapturous Moment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-2%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion5 decks71 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Earthquake
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Stitch in Time
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Howling Mine
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
38%inclusion28 decks73 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion18 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Roiling Vortex
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion20 decks66 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Gorge
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion17 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion68 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion63 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion40 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion26 decks73 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion16 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion15 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Diamond
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion5 decks73 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion72 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion69 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
77%inclusion56 decks73 decks
28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion53 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion52 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion50 decks73 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
63%inclusion46 decks73 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
56%inclusion41 decks73 decks
25%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
51%inclusion37 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion34 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
45%inclusion32 decks71 decks
23%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
42%inclusion31 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Thundering Falls
37%inclusion27 decks73 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion25 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion22 decks73 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion21 decks73 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion19 decks73 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion14 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion12 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
15%inclusion11 decks73 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion10 decks73 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion8 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion7 decks73 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
-3%synergy