Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Pingers

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
Emeritus of Ideation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Spectacle Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Scorched Geyser
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Firebrand Archer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
70%synergy
Guttersnipe
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Boltwave
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
53%synergy
Electrostatic Field
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Coruscation Mage
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Ionize
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Opt
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Brash Taunter
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Young Pyromancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Brimstone Trebuchet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Vithian Stinger
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Viashino Heretic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Tumbling Sands
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Pongify
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Negate
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Quick Study
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cancel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Peek
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Into the Roil
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Rift
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Grab the Prize
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Slagstorm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mathemagics
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Soul Immolation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Past in Flames
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Crash Through
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Brass's Bounty
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
World Map
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Ophidian Eye
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Intruder Alarm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Saheeli Rai
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion4 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Mind Stone
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Ferrous Lake
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Flooded Strand
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy