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

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Boltwave
79%inclusion23 decks29 decks
73%synergy
Firebrand Archer
76%inclusion22 decks29 decks
63%synergy
Flame Rift
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
61%synergy
Coruscation Mage
72%inclusion21 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Ruby Medallion
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Electrostatic Field
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Mana Geyser
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Blasphemous Act
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
28%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
30%inclusion6 decks20 decks
27%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Mocking Sprite
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mysidian Elder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Queen Brahne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Dragonologist
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Balefire Dragon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Opt
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
34%synergy
Price of Progress
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Pongify
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Deflecting Swat
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Resculpt
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Teach by Example
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Electrolyze
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Firestorm
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Turn Aside
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Slagstorm
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Confluence
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Vandalblast
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
0%synergy
End the Festivities
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Grab the Prize
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Inner Fire
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-19%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-16%synergy
Energy Tap
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Lava Spike
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Dragon's Approach
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-12%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Stitch in Time
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Cave-In
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Finale of Promise
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Devil's Play
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mind Bomb
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
24%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Descent into Avernus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Warstorm Surge
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Repercussion
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion18 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Gorge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion25 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion24 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Library
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Promising Vein
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Highland Lake
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy