Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget 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
Mana Sculpt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
65%synergy
Firebrand Archer
73%inclusion43 decks59 decks
61%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
46%synergy
Boltwave
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Confluence
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
38%synergy
Slagstorm
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Flame Rift
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Coruscation Mage
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Field
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Gamble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Kessig Flamebreather
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Mocking Sprite
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Unruly Catapult
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix of the Izmagnus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Devoted Duelist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook Seeker
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Stadium Tidalmage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Skycoach Conductor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Sabotender
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Spear Spewer
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Campus Guide
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Tempest Angler
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Enigma Drake
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Refute
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Burst Lightning
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Strike
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Essence Scatter
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Shock
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-23%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Think Twice
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Dispel
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Traumatic Critique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Bolt Bend
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Tweeze
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Geyser
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Into the Roil
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
High Tide
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Slick Sequence
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Quick Study
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Epiphany
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Chase Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Run Behind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-21%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-13%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Earthquake
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Rapturous Moment
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Geyser
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Inner Fire
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Insult // Injury
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Suplex
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Rite of Replication
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Visionary's Dance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Furygale Flocking
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Splatter Technique
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Wildfire Howl
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Clear the Mind
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Invoke the Firemind
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Culmination of Studies
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Finale of Revelation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Compulsive Research
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Unending Whisper
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Energy Tap
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Seismic Rupture
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Direct Current
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Precision Bolt
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Diary of Dreams
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Fiendlash
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Curiosity
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Witness Protection
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wizard Class
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Aria of Flame
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Nerd Rage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Bath Song
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Spire
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Fire Diamond
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-15%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Locket
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Potioner's Trove
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion59 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion58 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion50 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
63%inclusion37 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
37%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
-26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
-19%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-27%synergy
Thriving Isle
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Coastal Peak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-44%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Silundi Vision
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
0%synergy