Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded Burn

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
Scorched Geyser
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
76%synergy
Flame Rift
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
68%synergy
Fiery Inscription
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
64%synergy
Price of Progress
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
54%synergy
End the Festivities
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
51%synergy
Dragon's Approach
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Coruscation Mage
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Ruby Medallion
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
48%synergy
Electrostatic Field
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ancient Tomb
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
35%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Viper
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
12%synergy
Mysidian Elder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
PuPu UFO
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Punk
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spear Spewer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Walking Atlas
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Immolation Shaman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Obstinate Familiar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Pongify
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Firestorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Brainstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Slip Out the Back
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Pyrokinesis
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Flare of Duplication
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
39%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Slagstorm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Strike It Rich
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Energy Tap
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Blazing Volley
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-11%synergy
Fabricate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Star of Extinction
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
See Beyond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Cave-In
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Sizzle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Time Spiral
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Primal Amulet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Spellbook
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Semblance Anvil
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Descent into Avernus
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Roiling Vortex
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Pyrohemia
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Harness the Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Virtue of Courage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Search for Azcanta
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
47%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Gorge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
11%synergy
War Room
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Terrain Generator
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Wasteland
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Rivendell
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Mox Opal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Jasper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sol Talisman
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Tantalite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
85%synergy
Sulfur Falls
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
52%synergy
Shivan Reef
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
43%synergy
Fiery Islet
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Prismatic Vista
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
11%synergy
Wooded Foothills
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Escape Tunnel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy