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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.9%inclusion5 decks63 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
74%inclusion318 decks428 decks
68%synergy
Firebrand Archer
68%inclusion296 decks436 decks
55%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion342 decks436 decks
53%synergy
Flame Rift
54%inclusion235 decks436 decks
53%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion300 decks436 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion323 decks436 decks
45%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
55%inclusion239 decks436 decks
44%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion223 decks436 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion219 decks436 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion293 decks436 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion275 decks436 decks
24%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion270 decks436 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion241 decks436 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion228 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
51%inclusion224 decks436 decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
48%inclusion210 decks436 decks
38%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion208 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
44%inclusion190 decks436 decks
24%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion184 decks436 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion184 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
41%inclusion179 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion171 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
32%inclusion140 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion132 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion122 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
22%inclusion98 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
19%inclusion81 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion75 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion52 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion164 decks436 decks
16%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
36%inclusion155 decks431 decks
32%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion143 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion134 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
31%inclusion69 decks226 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion133 decks436 decks
18%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion125 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
26%inclusion114 decks436 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion112 decks436 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion107 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion105 decks436 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion102 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion77 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion75 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion72 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion70 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion28 decks176 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion25 decks158 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion66 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion64 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
2%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion62 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion60 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion60 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion56 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion31 decks248 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion50 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion49 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
11%inclusion46 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion45 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion42 decks436 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion41 decks429 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.4%inclusion41 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
8.7%inclusion38 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion37 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.5%inclusion37 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.3%inclusion36 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.9%inclusion34 decks431 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.3%inclusion32 decks436 decks
-6%synergy
Spellseeker
7.1%inclusion31 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.0%inclusion26 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Negate
41%inclusion179 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
39%inclusion172 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Opt
37%inclusion160 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion154 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion153 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion148 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion141 decks436 decks
29%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion129 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion128 decks436 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
29%inclusion126 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
29%inclusion126 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion118 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion115 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion113 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Snap
24%inclusion106 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion105 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
24%inclusion103 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion93 decks436 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion89 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion83 decks436 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion82 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion79 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion77 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion74 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion73 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion68 decks436 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion66 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion62 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion60 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion60 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion57 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Burst Lightning
13%inclusion57 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion56 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion56 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion56 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion55 decks435 decks
8%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion54 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion48 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion47 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion45 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion43 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
9.4%inclusion41 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.4%inclusion41 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.3%inclusion17 decks182 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
41%inclusion180 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion168 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
38%inclusion165 decks436 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion145 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion137 decks436 decks
29%synergy
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion137 decks436 decks
29%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion136 decks436 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion127 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion114 decks436 decks
-7%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion105 decks436 decks
23%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion99 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion89 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion83 decks436 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion78 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion77 decks436 decks
-9%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion73 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion62 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
12%inclusion54 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion51 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion49 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion46 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
10%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.0%inclusion35 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Earthquake
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
7.1%inclusion14 decks196 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.9%inclusion30 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion24 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.4%inclusion7 decks129 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
5.3%inclusion15 decks284 decks
0%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
38%inclusion164 decks436 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion141 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion133 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion64 decks436 decks
6%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion46 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion36 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
39%inclusion171 decks436 decks
14%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion124 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion104 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion78 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion65 decks428 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion63 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion58 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion53 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion49 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.5%inclusion37 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
7.6%inclusion33 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Manabarbs
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion107 decks436 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
16%inclusion70 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion55 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.1%inclusion31 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion267 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion131 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion88 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion88 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion47 decks248 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion41 decks221 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.5%inclusion37 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion30 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion26 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Restless Spire
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion401 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion390 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion286 decks436 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion286 decks436 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion222 decks436 decks
15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion169 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion110 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion90 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
18%inclusion79 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion51 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion18 decks181 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion43 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.2%inclusion40 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion36 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion35 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.8%inclusion34 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.7%inclusion29 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion27 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.7%inclusion25 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.7%inclusion25 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
5.7%inclusion25 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion24 decks436 decks
-4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion23 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion430 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion429 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion379 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion303 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion276 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion258 decks436 decks
11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion213 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion209 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion203 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion197 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion170 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion167 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion156 decks436 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion153 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion151 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
28%inclusion123 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion81 decks288 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion121 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion113 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion113 decks436 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
24%inclusion106 decks436 decks
17%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
21%inclusion92 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
20%inclusion88 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
20%inclusion86 decks436 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion84 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
16%inclusion69 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion64 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion63 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion60 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion58 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion54 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion53 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
12%inclusion52 decks436 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion52 decks436 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion49 decks436 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion48 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
11%inclusion47 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
10%inclusion44 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.4%inclusion41 decks436 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.4%inclusion41 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.4%inclusion41 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
8.9%inclusion39 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.7%inclusion38 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
8.7%inclusion38 decks436 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.1%inclusion31 decks436 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
6.5%inclusion4 decks62 decks
-4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
6.4%inclusion28 decks436 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion24 decks436 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.0%inclusion22 decks436 decks
-1%synergy