Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion16 decks126 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.7%inclusion12 decks210 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.8%inclusion8 decks212 decks
0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
1.6%inclusion2 decks126 decks
0%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
1.5%inclusion2 decks130 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
74%inclusion349 decks471 decks
67%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion317 decks471 decks
55%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion246 decks471 decks
51%synergy
Guttersnipe
76%inclusion359 decks471 decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion265 decks471 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
57%inclusion268 decks471 decks
47%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion302 decks471 decks
43%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
46%inclusion216 decks471 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
70%inclusion330 decks471 decks
41%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion324 decks471 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion317 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion269 decks471 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion268 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion240 decks471 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion230 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion223 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
47%inclusion222 decks471 decks
36%synergy
Electrostatic Field
47%inclusion220 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
44%inclusion207 decks471 decks
35%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion204 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion146 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion108 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion101 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion86 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion64 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion180 decks471 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion170 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion142 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion138 decks471 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion131 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
26%inclusion123 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion117 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion108 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion104 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion94 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion93 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
19%inclusion57 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion81 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion79 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion77 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion72 decks471 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion72 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion71 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
14%inclusion68 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion65 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion25 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion58 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion58 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion57 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion54 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion42 decks384 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion44 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.1%inclusion43 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
-11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Homunculus Horde
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Dragonologist
6.3%inclusion24 decks383 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion190 decks471 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion188 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion178 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion168 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion164 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion149 decks471 decks
-10%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion137 decks471 decks
28%synergy
Ionize
29%inclusion135 decks471 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion133 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion124 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion110 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion105 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion104 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion96 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion93 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion93 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion91 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion91 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Shock
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion87 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion85 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion85 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion76 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion74 decks471 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion71 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion64 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion64 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion63 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion59 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion59 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Dispel
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.6%inclusion36 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.2%inclusion34 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion191 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion167 decks471 decks
34%synergy
Grab the Prize
35%inclusion163 decks471 decks
32%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion158 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
32%inclusion152 decks471 decks
30%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion141 decks471 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion138 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion132 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion130 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
27%inclusion126 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion119 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion97 decks471 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
19%inclusion88 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion77 decks471 decks
-11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion75 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion63 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion62 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion56 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion55 decks471 decks
-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion55 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion46 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.3%inclusion44 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.1%inclusion38 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Cave-In
6.6%inclusion31 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-9%synergy
Lava Spike
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion23 decks456 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion197 decks471 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion180 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion168 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion77 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
36%inclusion170 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
26%inclusion124 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion107 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion89 decks471 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion84 decks471 decks
16%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion70 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion69 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion55 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion53 decks471 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion52 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion52 decks471 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion43 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.4%inclusion35 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
2%synergy
City on Fire
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion110 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.9%inclusion37 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion298 decks471 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion113 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion103 decks471 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion55 decks384 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion43 decks302 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion49 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion45 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion41 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion28 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.7%inclusion27 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion439 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion429 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion319 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion284 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion270 decks471 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion178 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion135 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion106 decks471 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion85 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion67 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion62 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion57 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion56 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion47 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.3%inclusion44 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion31 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion466 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion464 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion423 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion328 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion295 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion234 decks471 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion224 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion219 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion214 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion211 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion188 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion176 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion146 decks471 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
30%inclusion143 decks471 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion138 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion137 decks471 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion132 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
27%inclusion129 decks471 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion127 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion122 decks457 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion109 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion95 decks471 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion91 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion87 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion86 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion82 decks471 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion79 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion77 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion59 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion54 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion50 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion48 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion40 decks471 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.3%inclusion39 decks471 decks
-7%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.0%inclusion33 decks471 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.8%inclusion32 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Highland Lake
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion30 decks471 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
6.2%inclusion29 decks471 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.5%inclusion26 decks471 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.3%inclusion25 decks471 decks
-5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.1%inclusion24 decks471 decks
0%synergy