Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - 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.
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
4.3%inclusion4 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
3.4%inclusion2 decks59 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
75%inclusion272 decks361 decks
69%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion248 decks369 decks
55%synergy
Guttersnipe
79%inclusion290 decks369 decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion193 decks369 decks
51%synergy
Coruscation Mage
70%inclusion260 decks369 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Bolt
75%inclusion275 decks369 decks
46%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
55%inclusion202 decks369 decks
43%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion183 decks369 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion195 decks369 decks
42%synergy
Electrostatic Field
51%inclusion189 decks369 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion243 decks369 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion243 decks369 decks
27%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion226 decks369 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion208 decks369 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion202 decks369 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion180 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
47%inclusion172 decks369 decks
36%synergy
Seething Song
46%inclusion169 decks369 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
45%inclusion165 decks369 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion156 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion156 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion139 decks369 decks
12%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion121 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion118 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion103 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion88 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion74 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion67 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion60 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion44 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
39%inclusion145 decks369 decks
18%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
36%inclusion131 decks364 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion129 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion119 decks369 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion113 decks369 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion111 decks369 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
29%inclusion41 decks143 decks
18%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion102 decks369 decks
22%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
26%inclusion97 decks369 decks
20%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion95 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion92 decks369 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion90 decks369 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion81 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion77 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion15 decks83 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion66 decks369 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion64 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion63 decks369 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion60 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion58 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion57 decks369 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion53 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion52 decks369 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion48 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
12%inclusion43 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion43 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion41 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
11%inclusion39 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion38 decks369 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion37 decks364 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion37 decks369 decks
-8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion37 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion37 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
-8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.7%inclusion32 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.7%inclusion32 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.7%inclusion32 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.2%inclusion30 decks364 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
6.5%inclusion24 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
-12%synergy
Spellskite
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion21 decks369 decks
-4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
5.4%inclusion20 decks369 decks
-8%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
5.4%inclusion20 decks369 decks
-5%synergy
Instants
Negate
42%inclusion155 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion147 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion140 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion138 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion131 decks369 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion126 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
33%inclusion120 decks369 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion108 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion103 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion100 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion99 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion99 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
27%inclusion98 decks369 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion98 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
25%inclusion94 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion92 decks369 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion90 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion87 decks369 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion82 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion81 decks369 decks
18%synergy
Shock
20%inclusion74 decks369 decks
17%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion72 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion68 decks369 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion68 decks369 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion68 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion65 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion59 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion57 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion55 decks369 decks
-7%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion55 decks369 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Duplication
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion50 decks369 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion49 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion49 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion48 decks368 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion48 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion48 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion47 decks369 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion45 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion45 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion43 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion42 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion38 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Think Twice
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.9%inclusion33 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
42%inclusion154 decks369 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
41%inclusion150 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion135 decks369 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
34%inclusion125 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion120 decks369 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion119 decks369 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion114 decks369 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion109 decks369 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion96 decks369 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion93 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion85 decks369 decks
22%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion80 decks369 decks
16%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion72 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion71 decks369 decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion70 decks369 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion65 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion64 decks369 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion55 decks369 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion45 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion43 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion43 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion38 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Mind Bomb
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Earthquake
8.4%inclusion31 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.7%inclusion21 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Approach
5.4%inclusion20 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Stitch in Time
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
37%inclusion137 decks369 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion117 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion112 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion56 decks369 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion36 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion33 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.7%inclusion21 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
38%inclusion142 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion105 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion91 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion64 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion56 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion54 decks361 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion50 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion47 decks369 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion45 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion44 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Roiling Vortex
8.1%inclusion30 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.9%inclusion29 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
6.5%inclusion24 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
6.5%inclusion24 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.4%inclusion20 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion91 decks369 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
18%inclusion66 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion49 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.1%inclusion30 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.0%inclusion26 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion225 decks369 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion116 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion76 decks369 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion73 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.3%inclusion27 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.3%inclusion27 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion335 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion334 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
69%inclusion254 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion249 decks369 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion189 decks369 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion143 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion95 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion74 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion67 decks369 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion54 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion42 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
11%inclusion41 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion41 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion36 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.1%inclusion30 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
7.9%inclusion29 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.6%inclusion28 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Opal
6.5%inclusion24 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.1%inclusion19 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion363 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion362 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion323 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion256 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion232 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion199 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion181 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
49%inclusion179 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion176 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion165 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion143 decks369 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion140 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion132 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion132 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion125 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion102 decks369 decks
7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion101 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion99 decks369 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion97 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion54 decks208 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion94 decks369 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion79 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion77 decks369 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion75 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion74 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion57 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion54 decks369 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion54 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion51 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion45 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion44 decks369 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion43 decks369 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion42 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion42 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion41 decks369 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion38 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
10%inclusion36 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.5%inclusion35 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
9.2%inclusion34 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion32 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion32 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion31 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
7.0%inclusion26 decks369 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.8%inclusion25 decks369 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.2%inclusion23 decks369 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion22 decks369 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.4%inclusion20 decks369 decks
0%synergy