Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - 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
26%inclusion25 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion17 decks99 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
16%inclusion15 decks96 decks
8%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion12 decks98 decks
-5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
9.4%inclusion9 decks96 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
75%inclusion330 decks442 decks
68%synergy
Firebrand Archer
68%inclusion308 decks450 decks
56%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion352 decks450 decks
53%synergy
Flame Rift
54%inclusion241 decks450 decks
52%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion312 decks450 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion333 decks450 decks
45%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
52%inclusion232 decks450 decks
44%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
54%inclusion244 decks450 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
68%inclusion307 decks450 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion224 decks450 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion289 decks450 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion279 decks450 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion250 decks450 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
53%inclusion237 decks450 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
52%inclusion232 decks450 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion214 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
47%inclusion213 decks450 decks
38%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion198 decks450 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion193 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion190 decks450 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion183 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion176 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion142 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion135 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion127 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion100 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion88 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
18%inclusion79 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion76 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion54 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion169 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
37%inclusion164 decks445 decks
33%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion77 decks241 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion142 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion136 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion132 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion127 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
26%inclusion117 decks450 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion113 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion113 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion107 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion106 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion105 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion85 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion27 decks150 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion76 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion74 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion71 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion27 decks174 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion69 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion29 decks192 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion67 decks450 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion66 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion63 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion57 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion32 decks263 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion51 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion49 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion41 decks443 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.7%inclusion39 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.1%inclusion36 decks445 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
-6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Spellseeker
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.1%inclusion6 decks99 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion186 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
40%inclusion179 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
37%inclusion165 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion162 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion155 decks450 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion151 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion142 decks450 decks
28%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion129 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion129 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion129 decks450 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion127 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
26%inclusion119 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion117 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion116 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion108 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion104 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion102 decks450 decks
13%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion96 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion84 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion83 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion78 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion78 decks450 decks
14%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion74 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion72 decks450 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion69 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
15%inclusion66 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion62 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion61 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Burst Lightning
13%inclusion57 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion57 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion56 decks449 decks
8%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion48 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.1%inclusion41 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
42%inclusion187 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Mana Geyser
38%inclusion173 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion170 decks450 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
34%inclusion151 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion142 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion140 decks450 decks
28%synergy
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion140 decks450 decks
28%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion129 decks450 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion117 decks450 decks
-6%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion110 decks450 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion101 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion90 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion89 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion85 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
-8%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion80 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion78 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion62 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion55 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion47 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion45 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.8%inclusion35 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion21 decks298 decks
0%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Flow State
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Lava Spike
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.2%inclusion13 decks211 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
37%inclusion165 decks450 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion145 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion138 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion68 decks450 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion46 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
40%inclusion179 decks450 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion126 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion107 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion80 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion68 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion65 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion58 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion49 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Manabarbs
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion113 decks450 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion72 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion56 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion274 decks450 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion136 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion91 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion53 decks263 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion89 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
18%inclusion43 decks236 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion31 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion414 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion400 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion294 decks450 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion292 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion232 decks450 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion171 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion112 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion81 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion66 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion20 decks197 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion44 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion43 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.9%inclusion40 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.2%inclusion37 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion36 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.8%inclusion35 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.7%inclusion30 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.4%inclusion29 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.0%inclusion27 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion444 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion443 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion391 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion312 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion287 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion265 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion222 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion217 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion216 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
46%inclusion207 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion177 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion173 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion160 decks450 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion158 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion154 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion128 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion85 decks302 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion126 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion117 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion116 decks450 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
24%inclusion108 decks450 decks
17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion94 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
21%inclusion93 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion87 decks450 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion85 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion72 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion70 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion64 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion63 decks450 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion62 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion54 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion54 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion53 decks450 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion52 decks450 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion50 decks450 decks
7%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion48 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion48 decks450 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion45 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.3%inclusion42 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion39 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.4%inclusion38 decks450 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion33 decks450 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.2%inclusion28 decks450 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion25 decks450 decks
-3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion23 decks450 decks
3%synergy