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
Prismari Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Spectacle Summit
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Flashback
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Rapturous Moment
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Firebrand Archer
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
72%synergy
Guttersnipe
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Boltwave
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Electrostatic Field
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Flame Rift
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Opt
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Brimstone Trebuchet
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mysidian Elder
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Lutri, the Spellchaser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Vithian Stinger
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Witty Roastmaster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Viashino Heretic
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Ionize
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Think Twice
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Consider
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Turnabout
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Quick Study
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Rewind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mindswipe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Siege Smash
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Grab the Prize
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Stock Up
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Inner Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mathemagics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-18%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Crash Through
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Brass's Bounty
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Cave-In
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
River's Rebuke
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Pyroclasm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Change
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ruby Medallion
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
World Map
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Ophidian Eye
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Intruder Alarm
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fevered Visions
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli Rai
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Lens
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Eroded Canyon
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Campus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy