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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
85%inclusion77 decks91 decks
78%synergy
Flame Rift
65%inclusion59 decks91 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
79%inclusion72 decks91 decks
53%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion54 decks91 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion57 decks91 decks
50%synergy
Coruscation Mage
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
74%inclusion67 decks91 decks
45%synergy
Fiery Inscription
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Confluence
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion60 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion59 decks91 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
51%inclusion46 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion45 decks91 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion44 decks91 decks
34%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
47%inclusion43 decks91 decks
37%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
23%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion11 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
2%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Spear Spewer
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Homunculus Horde
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion39 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion38 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
34%synergy
Ionize
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Mana Drain
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Desperate Ritual
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
-22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
-8%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-12%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
7%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Unsummon
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Misdirection
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Slagstorm
36%inclusion33 decks91 decks
35%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
35%inclusion32 decks91 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Earthquake
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
-16%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-17%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Cave-In
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Energy Tap
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Lava Spike
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
44%inclusion40 decks91 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
41%inclusion37 decks91 decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion18 decks91 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion14 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Manabarbs
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Seismic Assault
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
25%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion58 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
25%inclusion18 decks71 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion16 decks91 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion7 decks91 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion83 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion81 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion61 decks91 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
58%inclusion53 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion52 decks91 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion35 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion11 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion89 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Island
98%inclusion89 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion81 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
82%inclusion75 decks91 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion63 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
56%inclusion51 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion50 decks91 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion49 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion47 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion41 decks91 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion36 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
37%inclusion34 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion31 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion30 decks91 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion29 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
30%inclusion27 decks91 decks
22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion26 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
27%inclusion25 decks91 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion24 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion23 decks91 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion22 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion21 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion20 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion19 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion17 decks91 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion15 decks91 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion13 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks91 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
0%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.6%inclusion6 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
-5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
3%synergy