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
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
19%synergy
Traumatic Critique
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Mana Sculpt
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
78%synergy
Firebrand Archer
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
66%synergy
Flame Rift
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
64%synergy
Coruscation Mage
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Electrostatic Field
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
72%inclusion23 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Slagstorm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Ruby Medallion
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Curiosity
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Confluence
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Breach
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Gamble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
Storm-Kiln Artist
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Mocking Sprite
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Mysidian Elder
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Dragonologist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Opt
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
21%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Prismari Command
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ionize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Consider
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Electrodominance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Strike
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Misdirection
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Firestorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Flare of Denial
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Unsummon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Memory Lapse
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Teach by Example
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flashback
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Run Behind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Choreographed Sparks
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
23%synergy
End the Festivities
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Inner Fire
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-20%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Energy Tap
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Lava Spike
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Acidic Soil
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Rapturous Moment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Epic Experiment
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rousing Refrain
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Cave-In
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Promise
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Devil's Play
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mind Bomb
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Warstorm Surge
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Storm of Saruman
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Repercussion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion20 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion28 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion25 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Library
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Spectacle Summit
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Promising Vein
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Maestros Theater
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Highland Lake
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-7%synergy