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
Resonating Lute
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion25 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion20 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
73%inclusion436 decks596 decks
66%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion400 decks596 decks
55%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion305 decks596 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
74%inclusion440 decks596 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion328 decks596 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
56%inclusion331 decks596 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion378 decks596 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion305 decks596 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion398 decks596 decks
40%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion256 decks596 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion406 decks596 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
64%inclusion383 decks596 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion343 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion338 decks596 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion273 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion272 decks596 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
45%inclusion271 decks596 decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion265 decks596 decks
34%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion257 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion253 decks596 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion189 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion131 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion110 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion108 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion78 decks596 decks
-9%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion61 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.5%inclusion33 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Force of Will
5.4%inclusion32 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
39%inclusion232 decks596 decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion210 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion169 decks596 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion166 decks596 decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion164 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion148 decks596 decks
-10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion144 decks596 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion131 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion97 decks442 decks
10%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
21%inclusion126 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion119 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion115 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion58 decks338 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion102 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion102 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion49 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion97 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion95 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion93 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion88 decks596 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion85 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion29 decks226 decks
0%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion75 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion73 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion64 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion53 decks515 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion61 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion58 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion57 decks596 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion54 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.1%inclusion54 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.9%inclusion53 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.7%inclusion46 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion42 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Homunculus Horde
5.7%inclusion34 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
5.7%inclusion7 decks123 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion241 decks596 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion228 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion227 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion215 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
33%inclusion199 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion195 decks596 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion173 decks596 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion165 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Ionize
27%inclusion161 decks596 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion159 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion150 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion139 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion127 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion126 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion122 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion121 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion120 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion114 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion111 decks596 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion108 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion107 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion103 decks596 decks
16%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion101 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion101 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion97 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion94 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion91 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion91 decks596 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion88 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion86 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion86 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion85 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion76 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion71 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion64 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion56 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.1%inclusion54 decks596 decks
-6%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion54 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.9%inclusion53 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Charm
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion49 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
8.1%inclusion10 decks123 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Gut Shot
8.1%inclusion48 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.7%inclusion46 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion241 decks596 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion206 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Slagstorm
34%inclusion201 decks596 decks
33%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion195 decks596 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
32%inclusion189 decks596 decks
29%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion172 decks596 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion172 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion165 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion159 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion150 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion149 decks596 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion124 decks596 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion108 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion98 decks596 decks
-9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion98 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion80 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Approach
12%inclusion73 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion72 decks596 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion71 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion64 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion62 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion61 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion61 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion58 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Flow State
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
9.4%inclusion56 decks596 decks
-8%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.4%inclusion50 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.4%inclusion44 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Stock Up
7.2%inclusion42 decks582 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.4%inclusion38 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
5.5%inclusion33 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Lava Spike
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion248 decks596 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion210 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion201 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion109 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion68 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
36%inclusion217 decks596 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion146 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion130 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion101 decks596 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion99 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion84 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion74 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion67 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion65 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion60 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.2%inclusion49 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.2%inclusion43 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Manabarbs
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.7%inclusion34 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion146 decks596 decks
21%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion57 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.9%inclusion47 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.6%inclusion45 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.0%inclusion36 decks596 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion370 decks596 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion140 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion125 decks596 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion65 decks436 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion74 decks515 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion61 decks596 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.7%inclusion52 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.2%inclusion49 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion35 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.5%inclusion33 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion559 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion538 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion400 decks596 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion356 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion334 decks596 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion218 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion166 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion118 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion100 decks596 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion80 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion14 decks123 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion63 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion59 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion57 decks596 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.1%inclusion29 decks356 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion40 decks596 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion591 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion588 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion534 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion411 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion376 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion294 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion292 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion282 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion282 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion261 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion234 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion228 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion187 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion177 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion169 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion162 decks583 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion165 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion164 decks596 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
26%inclusion152 decks596 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion150 decks596 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion140 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion121 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion117 decks596 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion114 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion102 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion102 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion95 decks596 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion89 decks596 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
12%inclusion70 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion68 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion63 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion59 decks596 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion56 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion53 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.0%inclusion42 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
-3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion39 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.4%inclusion38 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion37 decks596 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion34 decks596 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.7%inclusion34 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Highland Lake
5.7%inclusion34 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.4%inclusion32 decks596 decks
2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.2%inclusion31 decks596 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.0%inclusion30 decks596 decks
-2%synergy