Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Card Draw

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
Prismari Charm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Traumatic Critique
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
16%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
73%synergy
Firebrand Archer
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
64%synergy
Flame Rift
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Coruscation Mage
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Electrostatic Field
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Curiosity
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-12%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
20%inclusion6 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Pianist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Opt
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Prismari Command
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Electrodominance
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Misdirection
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Firestorm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Return the Favor
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Resculpt
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Unwind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Shock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Memory Lapse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Teach by Example
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Slagstorm
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Confluence
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Grab the Prize
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
End the Festivities
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Inner Fire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Stitch in Time
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Energy Tap
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Lava Spike
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
River's Rebuke
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Epic Experiment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Past in Flames
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Rousing Refrain
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Cave-In
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Finale of Promise
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Devil's Play
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Change
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
25%synergy
Artist's Talent
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Warstorm Surge
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Visions
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Witness Protection
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Repercussion
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion8 decks30 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion28 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Springs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Library
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-6%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Coastal Peak
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Promising Vein
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy