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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion10 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
79%synergy
Flame Rift
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
70%inclusion53 decks76 decks
57%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Coruscation Mage
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
54%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
52%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Bolt
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
50%synergy
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Curiosity
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
51%inclusion32 decks63 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Force of Will
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Gamble
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Tandem Lookout
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion6 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Spellskite
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Stormscale Scion
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
6%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
2%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Shock
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Refute
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Reiterate
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mana Geyser
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
43%inclusion33 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
20%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
25%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Dragon's Approach
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Lava Spike
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Bomb
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
6.8%inclusion5 decks74 decks
-1%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-4%synergy
Flow State
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Stitch in Time
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Light Up the Stage
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Skewer the Critics
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Howling Mine
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Descent into Avernus
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Manabarbs
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion21 decks69 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Gorge
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion67 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion49 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion74 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion56 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Reef
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Training Center
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
45%inclusion33 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Island
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-7%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
TCRI Building
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy