Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Storm

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
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Wheel of Fortune
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
84%synergy
Boltwave
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Force of Negation
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Rite of Flame
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Pyroblast
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Mental Misstep
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
86%inclusion6 decks7 decks
73%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Top Cards
Coruscation Mage
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
72%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
62%synergy
Gamble
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Brain Freeze
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Grim Monolith
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
89%synergy
Ancient Tomb
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Underworld Breach
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
79%synergy
Mana Vault
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Chrome Mox
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Mox Diamond
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Mystical Tutor
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
70%synergy
The One Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
75%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Firebrand Archer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
37%synergy
Spellseeker
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Guttersnipe
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
26%synergy
Scalding Viper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Spellskite
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Magebane Lizard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Harsh Mentor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
________ Goblin
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Generous Plunderer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Ledger Shredder
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Cemetery Gatekeeper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
63%synergy
Sink into Stupor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
60%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
59%synergy
Price of Progress
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Desperate Ritual
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Seething Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Snap
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Pact of Negation
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Firestorm
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Gut Shot
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Misdirection
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Miscast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Flare of Duplication
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Redirect Lightning
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Chain of Vapor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Consider
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Final Fortune
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Pyrokinesis
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Daze
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Commandeer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Retraction Helix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Negate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Opt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Aetherize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Alchemist's Retrieval
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Delay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Submerge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fireblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Rift
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Timetwister
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Cave-In
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Strike It Rich
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
End the Festivities
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Mind Bomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Windfall
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inner Fire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Molten Duplication
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-21%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Merchant Scroll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sleight of Hand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Molten Psyche
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-30%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Hidden Strings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Burning Inquiry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ravenform
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Manifold Key
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cursed Totem
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Voltaic Key
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Vexing Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Enchantments
Rhystic Study
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Curiosity
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Copy Artifact
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Inscription
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spellshock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blood Moon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Propaganda
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
City of Traitors
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
73%synergy
Urza's Saga
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Great Furnace
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Boseiju, Who Shelters All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Crystal Vein
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
War Room
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sandstone Needle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Talisman of Creativity
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
78%synergy
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
67%synergy
Fellwar Stone
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Amulet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Springleaf Drum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Fiery Islet
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Polluted Delta
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
81%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
82%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
41%synergy
City of Brass
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Cavern of Souls
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
71%synergy
Mountain
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Mana Confluence
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Thundering Falls
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
54%synergy
Misty Rainforest
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-42%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Starting Town
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-28%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-31%synergy
Demolition Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-37%synergy