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
Hexing Squelcher
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
-3%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
2.5%inclusion3 decks120 decks
1%synergy
Retro-Mutation
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
1.7%inclusion2 decks118 decks
0%synergy
Soul Immolation
1.7%inclusion2 decks118 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
73%inclusion382 decks524 decks
67%synergy
Firebrand Archer
66%inclusion348 decks524 decks
54%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion267 decks524 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion391 decks524 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion287 decks524 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
57%inclusion299 decks524 decks
47%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion333 decks524 decks
43%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
44%inclusion232 decks524 decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion268 decks524 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
68%inclusion355 decks524 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion352 decks524 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
67%inclusion352 decks524 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion303 decks524 decks
22%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion295 decks524 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion247 decks524 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion241 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
46%inclusion240 decks524 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion237 decks524 decks
35%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
43%inclusion225 decks524 decks
34%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion224 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
31%inclusion164 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion116 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion104 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion97 decks524 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion66 decks524 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion50 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion37 decks524 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion200 decks524 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion188 decks524 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion153 decks524 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion150 decks524 decks
16%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion142 decks524 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion131 decks524 decks
-9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion131 decks524 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion119 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion106 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion106 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion73 decks366 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
19%inclusion100 decks524 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion89 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion87 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion84 decks524 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion40 decks256 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
15%inclusion81 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
15%inclusion31 decks203 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion80 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion79 decks524 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion74 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion70 decks524 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion66 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion65 decks524 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion64 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion62 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion55 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion55 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion54 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion45 decks439 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion52 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion51 decks524 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion50 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
9.4%inclusion49 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.6%inclusion45 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.6%inclusion45 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.2%inclusion43 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.6%inclusion40 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.4%inclusion39 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
-6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.9%inclusion36 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.7%inclusion35 decks524 decks
-11%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.5%inclusion34 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion33 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
5.7%inclusion30 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonologist
5.7%inclusion25 decks438 decks
4%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion207 decks524 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion205 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion193 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion189 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion181 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion171 decks524 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
28%inclusion149 decks524 decks
27%synergy
Ionize
28%inclusion145 decks524 decks
24%synergy
Abrade
27%inclusion144 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion141 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion125 decks524 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion118 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion114 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion109 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion104 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion102 decks524 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion101 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
19%inclusion100 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion96 decks524 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion95 decks524 decks
15%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion94 decks524 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion93 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion92 decks524 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion90 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion86 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion84 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion80 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion77 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion77 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion77 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion75 decks524 decks
-6%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion71 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion66 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion64 decks524 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion54 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion50 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
9.4%inclusion49 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.2%inclusion48 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Think Twice
9.2%inclusion48 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Gut Shot
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
7.4%inclusion39 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Return the Favor
7.4%inclusion39 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion39 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion209 decks524 decks
19%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion184 decks524 decks
34%synergy
Grab the Prize
34%inclusion177 decks524 decks
31%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion171 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion159 decks524 decks
28%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion152 decks524 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion145 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion142 decks524 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion140 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
26%inclusion136 decks524 decks
-7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
26%inclusion135 decks524 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion112 decks524 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion94 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion89 decks524 decks
-10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion84 decks524 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion69 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion68 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion62 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion60 decks524 decks
-10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion60 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion52 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion52 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion51 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion50 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.4%inclusion39 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.9%inclusion36 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.5%inclusion34 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
6.3%inclusion33 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion29 decks509 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion29 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion216 decks524 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion193 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion179 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion85 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion59 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.5%inclusion29 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
37%inclusion195 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion133 decks524 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion120 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion92 decks524 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion88 decks524 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion78 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion77 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion74 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion64 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion58 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion56 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion54 decks524 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.6%inclusion45 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.3%inclusion38 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.1%inclusion37 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
6.5%inclusion34 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion32 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion30 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion125 decks524 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.2%inclusion48 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.0%inclusion42 decks524 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion33 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion331 decks524 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion123 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion108 decks524 decks
17%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion56 decks360 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion65 decks439 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion53 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion46 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.8%inclusion41 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.9%inclusion31 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion30 decks524 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
-8%synergy
Restless Spire
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion492 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion476 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion352 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion321 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion294 decks524 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion192 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion154 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion113 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion89 decks524 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion65 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion64 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion57 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion57 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion54 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion50 decks524 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.3%inclusion20 decks275 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion34 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion32 decks524 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion519 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Island
98%inclusion516 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion471 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion362 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion329 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion255 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
49%inclusion255 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion254 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion239 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion235 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion201 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion199 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion164 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion153 decks524 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion153 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion150 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion142 decks510 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion143 decks524 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion143 decks524 decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
26%inclusion136 decks524 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion125 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion101 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion101 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion99 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion98 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion89 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion89 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion82 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion63 decks524 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion62 decks524 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion54 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion54 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion49 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.2%inclusion48 decks524 decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.9%inclusion36 decks524 decks
-3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion36 decks524 decks
5%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion34 decks524 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.3%inclusion33 decks524 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.3%inclusion33 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.1%inclusion32 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.9%inclusion31 decks524 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.9%inclusion31 decks524 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.5%inclusion29 decks524 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion29 decks524 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.3%inclusion28 decks524 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.2%inclusion27 decks524 decks
-5%synergy