Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive 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
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
97%inclusion34 decks35 decks
90%synergy
Flame Rift
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Firebrand Archer
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Force of Negation
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
57%synergy
Seething Song
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
52%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Flusterstorm
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Gamble
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
25%synergy
End the Festivities
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Ancient Tomb
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
70%synergy
Force of Will
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
71%synergy
Mystical Tutor
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
58%synergy
Rhystic Study
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Underworld Breach
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Mana Vault
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Mox Diamond
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Urabrask
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Scalding Viper
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Spellseeker
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Spellskite
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Generous Plunderer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Spider-Punk
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
PuPu UFO
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Price of Progress
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
54%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Pact of Negation
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Mental Misstep
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
39%synergy
Desperate Ritual
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Firestorm
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Pyroblast
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Gut Shot
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Snap
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Chain of Vapor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Opt
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-17%synergy
Final Fortune
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-34%synergy
Chaos Warp
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-27%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Retraction Helix
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Commandeer
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-25%synergy
Banishing Knack
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Rite of Flame
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
49%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Grapeshot
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Cave-In
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-16%synergy
Inner Fire
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Timetwister
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Mind Bomb
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Fiery Confluence
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Molten Duplication
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Slagstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-14%synergy
Flood of Recollection
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Pull from the Deep
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Shreds of Sanity
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Paradigm Shift
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Call to Mind
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vapors
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Time Spiral
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Ruby Medallion
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Defense Grid
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Descent into Avernus
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Ophidian Eye
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Copy Artifact
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Counterbalance
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Copy Enchantment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Virtue of Courage
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Mistrise Village
39%inclusion7 decks18 decks
23%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Emergence Zone
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
War Room
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Terrain Generator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Izzet Signet
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Grim Monolith
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Mox Opal
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Nyx Lotus
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Scalding Tarn
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Steam Vents
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Island
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
77%synergy
Training Center
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion31 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Fiery Islet
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Mana Confluence
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
59%synergy
City of Brass
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
56%synergy
Cavern of Souls
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
52%synergy
Arid Mesa
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Thundering Falls
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
42%synergy
Wooded Foothills
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
17%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-29%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-30%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy