Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Resonating Lute
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-8%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
73%inclusion406 decks560 decks
66%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion374 decks560 decks
54%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion285 decks560 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
74%inclusion416 decks560 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
57%inclusion318 decks560 decks
47%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion304 decks560 decks
47%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion359 decks560 decks
44%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion287 decks560 decks
40%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion243 decks560 decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion377 decks560 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion380 decks560 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion366 decks560 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion321 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion314 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion262 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion260 decks560 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Field
46%inclusion259 decks560 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion253 decks560 decks
35%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion237 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion236 decks560 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion177 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion124 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion106 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion106 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion70 decks560 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion55 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.0%inclusion39 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.0%inclusion28 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion213 decks560 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion199 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion159 decks560 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion152 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion138 decks560 decks
-10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion135 decks560 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion125 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion84 decks403 decks
9%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion111 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion108 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion105 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion95 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion41 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion48 decks294 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion90 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion89 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion87 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
16%inclusion87 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion83 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion80 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion72 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion72 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion71 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion70 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion66 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion20 decks176 decks
-1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion60 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion48 decks476 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion52 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.9%inclusion50 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.4%inclusion47 decks560 decks
-8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.2%inclusion46 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.0%inclusion45 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.0%inclusion39 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
-10%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Dragonologist
5.3%inclusion25 decks475 decks
4%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion222 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion217 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion210 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion203 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
34%inclusion193 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion183 decks560 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion160 decks560 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
27%inclusion152 decks560 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion149 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion138 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion123 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion119 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion111 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion110 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion110 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion107 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Shock
19%inclusion105 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion103 decks560 decks
15%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion99 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion99 decks560 decks
16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion98 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion96 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion90 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion90 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion86 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion85 decks560 decks
-9%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion83 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion81 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion81 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion73 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion72 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion68 decks560 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.3%inclusion52 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion51 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Think Twice
8.8%inclusion49 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.2%inclusion46 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
7.7%inclusion43 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Flashback
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.3%inclusion41 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion40 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion223 decks560 decks
18%synergy
Slagstorm
34%inclusion193 decks560 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion188 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion185 decks560 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion172 decks560 decks
28%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion163 decks560 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion156 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion156 decks560 decks
-6%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion151 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion147 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
26%inclusion146 decks560 decks
21%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion117 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion103 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion96 decks560 decks
-9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion89 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion74 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion71 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion67 decks560 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion66 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion60 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
11%inclusion59 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion58 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion56 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion55 decks560 decks
-8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.2%inclusion46 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.1%inclusion40 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion31 decks545 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion232 decks560 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion205 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion191 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion100 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion64 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.7%inclusion32 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
37%inclusion205 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion138 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion128 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion97 decks560 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
16%inclusion90 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion83 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion81 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion77 decks560 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion69 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion61 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion61 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.6%inclusion48 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.0%inclusion39 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.0%inclusion39 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.9%inclusion33 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
5.9%inclusion33 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion133 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.1%inclusion51 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.0%inclusion45 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.5%inclusion42 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion351 decks560 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion129 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion114 decks560 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion60 decks397 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion67 decks476 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion59 decks560 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion49 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.9%inclusion44 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion32 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
5.0%inclusion28 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.0%inclusion28 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion527 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion506 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion376 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion340 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion314 decks560 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion206 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion163 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion116 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion94 decks560 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion73 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion67 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion62 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion59 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion59 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.5%inclusion53 decks560 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.0%inclusion25 decks312 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.6%inclusion37 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.0%inclusion28 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.0%inclusion28 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion555 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion552 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion501 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion385 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion352 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion273 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion272 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion268 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion259 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion245 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion218 decks560 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion211 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion170 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion162 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion159 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion157 decks560 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion155 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion149 decks546 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
26%inclusion145 decks560 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
26%inclusion145 decks560 decks
19%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion129 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion111 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion109 decks560 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion107 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion99 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion95 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion93 decks560 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion84 decks560 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion68 decks560 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion66 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion57 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion56 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion54 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion49 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.8%inclusion38 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.4%inclusion36 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion35 decks560 decks
-4%synergy
Highland Lake
6.1%inclusion34 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion32 decks560 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion31 decks560 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion30 decks560 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.2%inclusion29 decks560 decks
-4%synergy