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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Longshot, Rebel Bowman
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Fated Firepower
2.7%inclusion1 decks37 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
83%inclusion65 decks78 decks
77%synergy
Flame Rift
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
64%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion61 decks78 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion50 decks78 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
48%synergy
Fiery Inscription
58%inclusion45 decks78 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion58 decks78 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
44%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion53 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion43 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
49%inclusion38 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Mana Geyser
47%inclusion37 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-11%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
25%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
24%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion9 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Spear Spewer
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Brash Taunter
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Fog Bank
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
45%inclusion35 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion34 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
-10%synergy
Price of Progress
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
33%synergy
Ionize
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
30%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Frantic Search
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-24%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-8%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion29 decks78 decks
34%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
End the Festivities
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
29%synergy
Slagstorm
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Earthquake
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion13 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Mind Bomb
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-19%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Acidic Soil
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-17%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-15%synergy
Energy Tap
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Cave-In
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Lava Spike
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Volley
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Sizzle
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
20%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Vortex
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Pyrohemia
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion20 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion27 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
27%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion12 decks67 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion73 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion51 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion46 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.1%inclusion6 decks74 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion76 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion70 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion63 decks78 decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion55 decks78 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion44 decks78 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion41 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
51%inclusion40 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion39 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion36 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion31 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion30 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion26 decks78 decks
26%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion25 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
31%inclusion24 decks78 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion23 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion21 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion19 decks78 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion16 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion15 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion10 decks78 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion9 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.0%inclusion7 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Highland Lake
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
-5%synergy