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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mana Sculpt
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
95%synergy
Flashback
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
89%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Flame Rift
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
74%synergy
Fiery Inscription
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
71%synergy
End the Festivities
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Dragon's Approach
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Price of Progress
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Grab the Prize
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Electrostatic Field
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Negate
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Greaves
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Pongify
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Coruscation Mage
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Erebor Flamesmith
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Urabrask
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Viper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Spear Spewer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Obstinate Familiar
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
PuPu UFO
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Harsh Mentor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Walking Atlas
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Swan Song
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Bolt
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Opt
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Brainsurge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Jwari Disruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Snap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Pyrokinesis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Spell Pierce
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-33%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Chain of Vapor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Disrupting Shoal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Intervene
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stubborn Denial
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Turn Aside
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fact or Fiction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Defabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Preordain
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Slagstorm
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Energy Tap
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Inner Fire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Blazing Volley
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Solve the Equation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Echo of Eons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Star of Extinction
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cave-In
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rite of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Sizzle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Skewer the Critics
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Time Spiral
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Primal Amulet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Semblance Anvil
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Spellweaver Helix
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Descent into Avernus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Manabarbs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Roiling Vortex
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Harness the Storm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Aria of Flame
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Pyrohemia
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Courage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Spiked Corridor // Torture Pit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Search for Azcanta
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Gorge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
51%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Arena of Glory
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
War Room
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Terrain Generator
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Wasteland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Mox Amber
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Mox Jasper
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Coalition Relic
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Sol Talisman
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Mox Tantalite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Sulfur Falls
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
42%synergy
Scalding Tarn
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
60%synergy
Training Center
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Islet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Misty Rainforest
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Wooded Foothills
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Arid Mesa
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
21%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-22%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy