Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

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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
Retro-Mutation
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Weather Maker
2.9%inclusion1 decks35 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
83%inclusion89 decks107 decks
77%synergy
Flame Rift
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
77%inclusion82 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion62 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion67 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Coruscation Mage
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion79 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Fiery Inscription
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
52%inclusion56 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
64%inclusion69 decks107 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
35%synergy
Curiosity
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion16 decks88 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion10 decks68 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion13 decks97 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.7%inclusion5 decks88 decks
3%synergy
Spear Spewer
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Generous Plunderer
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion46 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Snap
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Burst Lightning
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Refute
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Grab the Prize
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Slagstorm
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
End the Festivities
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Faithless Looting
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-15%synergy
Acidic Soil
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Cave-In
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.2%inclusion7 decks97 decks
1%synergy
Lava Spike
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
27%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion22 decks88 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion19 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion96 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion72 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.8%inclusion6 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion105 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion94 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
80%inclusion86 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion75 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion34 decks105 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy