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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
30%inclusion42 decks139 decks
4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion26 decks138 decks
11%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion24 decks140 decks
9%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion22 decks138 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion18 decks140 decks
-5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
74%inclusion444 decks604 decks
67%synergy
Firebrand Archer
68%inclusion408 decks604 decks
55%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion310 decks604 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
74%inclusion446 decks604 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion333 decks604 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
56%inclusion336 decks604 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion383 decks604 decks
44%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion307 decks604 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion404 decks604 decks
40%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion261 decks604 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion410 decks604 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion390 decks604 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion349 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion342 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion280 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion274 decks604 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
45%inclusion272 decks604 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion269 decks604 decks
35%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion263 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion255 decks604 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion195 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion133 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion112 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion108 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion78 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion33 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
39%inclusion234 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion215 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion174 decks604 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion170 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion166 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion150 decks604 decks
-10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion145 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion101 decks450 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion131 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
21%inclusion128 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion122 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion117 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion106 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion103 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion58 decks347 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion49 decks298 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion96 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion96 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion94 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion89 decks604 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion85 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion79 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion77 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion76 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion29 decks235 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion73 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion66 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
11%inclusion15 decks138 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion54 decks523 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion58 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion58 decks604 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion56 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.9%inclusion54 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.3%inclusion50 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.8%inclusion47 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.6%inclusion46 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
7.1%inclusion10 decks140 decks
-2%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion42 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion243 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion232 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion229 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion217 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
34%inclusion203 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion198 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion174 decks604 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion167 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion163 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
27%inclusion162 decks604 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion149 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion140 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion130 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion127 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion123 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion122 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion121 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion115 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion112 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion110 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion108 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion105 decks604 decks
16%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion103 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion101 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion97 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion96 decks604 decks
14%synergy
Refute
16%inclusion95 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion91 decks604 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion88 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion88 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion78 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion72 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion64 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion56 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion54 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Favor
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Think Twice
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Charm
8.6%inclusion12 decks140 decks
-6%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
7.8%inclusion47 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion246 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Slagstorm
34%inclusion206 decks604 decks
33%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion204 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion197 decks604 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
32%inclusion193 decks604 decks
29%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion173 decks604 decks
22%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion173 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion169 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion162 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion152 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion152 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion125 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion110 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion99 decks604 decks
-8%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion81 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion74 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion73 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
12%inclusion73 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion66 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
9.5%inclusion13 decks137 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
9.3%inclusion56 decks604 decks
-8%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.4%inclusion51 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion47 decks590 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.3%inclusion44 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
5.5%inclusion33 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion250 decks604 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion212 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion205 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion111 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion67 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
36%inclusion217 decks604 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion148 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion134 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion102 decks604 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion98 decks604 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion87 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion84 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion83 decks604 decks
-6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion75 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion69 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion68 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion61 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.1%inclusion49 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
6.8%inclusion41 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion145 decks604 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.9%inclusion48 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.5%inclusion45 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.1%inclusion37 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion377 decks604 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion141 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion128 decks604 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion77 decks523 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion65 decks444 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion62 decks604 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.3%inclusion50 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion37 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion566 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion545 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion404 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion361 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion339 decks604 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion220 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion169 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion121 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion102 decks604 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion80 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion69 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion59 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.4%inclusion57 decks604 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.0%inclusion33 decks365 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.6%inclusion40 decks604 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion599 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion596 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion541 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion417 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion380 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion299 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion296 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion287 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion286 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion264 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion237 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion232 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion191 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion179 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion173 decks604 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion167 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion167 decks604 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion161 decks591 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
26%inclusion156 decks604 decks
19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion152 decks604 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion142 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion123 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion120 decks604 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion115 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion106 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion102 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion97 decks604 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion92 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion70 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion69 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion63 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion14 decks140 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion59 decks604 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion56 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion53 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.1%inclusion43 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.5%inclusion39 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion38 decks604 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Highland Lake
5.6%inclusion34 decks604 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.5%inclusion33 decks604 decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.3%inclusion32 decks604 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion31 decks604 decks
0%synergy