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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Human Torch, Johnny Storm
2.9%inclusion2 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Thor, Guardian of Midgard
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Kid Loki
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Blue Marvel, Adam Brashear
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
Spider-Man, Web-Spinner
1.6%inclusion1 decks63 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
74%inclusion458 decks622 decks
67%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion417 decks622 decks
55%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion316 decks622 decks
49%synergy
Guttersnipe
73%inclusion456 decks622 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion342 decks622 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion341 decks622 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion391 decks622 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion315 decks622 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion414 decks622 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion424 decks622 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
65%inclusion402 decks622 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion358 decks622 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion353 decks622 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion289 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion283 decks622 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
45%inclusion277 decks622 decks
32%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion272 decks622 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion271 decks622 decks
34%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion267 decks622 decks
39%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion260 decks622 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion200 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion137 decks622 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion118 decks622 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion107 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion82 decks622 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion64 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.4%inclusion46 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion36 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion237 decks622 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion221 decks622 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion180 decks622 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion173 decks622 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion172 decks622 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion155 decks622 decks
-10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
23%inclusion146 decks622 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion105 decks468 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
21%inclusion133 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
21%inclusion133 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion124 decks622 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion122 decks622 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion107 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion104 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion27 decks163 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion52 decks317 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion99 decks622 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion58 decks366 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion97 decks622 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion96 decks622 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion92 decks622 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion85 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion79 decks622 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion78 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion78 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion31 decks254 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion74 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
11%inclusion18 decks161 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion69 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion69 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion64 decks622 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion55 decks541 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion61 decks622 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion61 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion61 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.2%inclusion57 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.8%inclusion55 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.5%inclusion53 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.4%inclusion52 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
7.9%inclusion49 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.9%inclusion49 decks622 decks
-7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.6%inclusion47 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.6%inclusion47 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.1%inclusion44 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.8%inclusion42 decks622 decks
-9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.6%inclusion41 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.4%inclusion10 decks156 decks
-2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion39 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.3%inclusion39 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Homunculus Horde
5.9%inclusion37 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion248 decks622 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion239 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion236 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion228 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
34%inclusion212 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion204 decks622 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
28%inclusion177 decks622 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion174 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion168 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion161 decks622 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion154 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion139 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion134 decks622 decks
10%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion130 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion127 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion126 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion123 decks622 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion119 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion30 decks161 decks
11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion115 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion113 decks622 decks
15%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion110 decks622 decks
14%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion108 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion103 decks622 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion102 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion100 decks622 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion99 decks622 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion25 decks161 decks
-1%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion95 decks622 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion94 decks622 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion93 decks622 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion92 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
15%inclusion92 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion90 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion77 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion72 decks622 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion65 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
9.3%inclusion58 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.3%inclusion58 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Prismari Charm
9.2%inclusion15 decks163 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.2%inclusion57 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.8%inclusion55 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.7%inclusion54 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
8.7%inclusion54 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.4%inclusion52 decks622 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion51 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.0%inclusion50 decks622 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion49 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
7.9%inclusion49 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.2%inclusion45 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion250 decks622 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion214 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Slagstorm
34%inclusion209 decks622 decks
33%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion201 decks622 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion193 decks622 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion179 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion177 decks622 decks
3%synergy
End the Festivities
28%inclusion176 decks622 decks
22%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion164 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion156 decks622 decks
-7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion155 decks622 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion130 decks622 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion114 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion108 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion101 decks622 decks
-9%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion84 decks622 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion75 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion74 decks622 decks
-9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
12%inclusion74 decks622 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion67 decks622 decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion64 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion64 decks622 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion64 decks622 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion61 decks622 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion61 decks622 decks
-7%synergy
Flow State
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.5%inclusion53 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Stock Up
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.2%inclusion45 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion44 decks622 decks
-6%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.6%inclusion41 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.3%inclusion39 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.1%inclusion32 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion32 decks622 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion256 decks622 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion220 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion210 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion110 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion68 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
36%inclusion223 decks622 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion151 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion136 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion103 decks622 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion100 decks622 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion89 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion86 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion84 decks622 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion78 decks622 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion68 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion67 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion63 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.2%inclusion51 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.6%inclusion47 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Manabarbs
6.8%inclusion42 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.4%inclusion40 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.1%inclusion38 decks622 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion34 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion146 decks622 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.2%inclusion57 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.2%inclusion51 decks622 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.7%inclusion48 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion38 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion383 decks622 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion146 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion129 decks622 decks
17%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion81 decks541 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion68 decks462 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion64 decks622 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.5%inclusion53 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.0%inclusion50 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion39 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.5%inclusion34 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion583 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion561 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion414 decks622 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion372 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion348 decks622 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion228 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion54 decks162 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion176 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion124 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion104 decks622 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion80 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
12%inclusion19 decks156 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion71 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion71 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion63 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.5%inclusion59 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.3%inclusion58 decks622 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.9%inclusion34 decks384 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion40 decks622 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion39 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion617 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion614 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion556 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion427 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion386 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion309 decks622 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion301 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion297 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion288 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion270 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion242 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion234 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion194 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion182 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion176 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion173 decks622 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion171 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion162 decks609 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion156 decks622 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion156 decks622 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion144 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion126 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion123 decks622 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion119 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion107 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion106 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion97 decks622 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion92 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion19 decks163 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion70 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion69 decks622 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion65 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.5%inclusion59 decks622 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.2%inclusion57 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.7%inclusion54 decks622 decks
-2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.6%inclusion14 decks163 decks
-10%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.9%inclusion43 decks622 decks
-4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion40 decks622 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion40 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.3%inclusion39 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.1%inclusion38 decks622 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion38 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Highland Lake
5.8%inclusion36 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion35 decks622 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion34 decks622 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion33 decks622 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion32 decks622 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.1%inclusion32 decks622 decks
1%synergy