Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
Flashback
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
18%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
59%synergy
Ruby Medallion
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Flame Rift
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
50%synergy
Coruscation Mage
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Mana Drain
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Dragon's Approach
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Field
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Urabrask
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-22%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Dragonologist
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Desperate Ritual
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-20%synergy
Ionize
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Firestorm
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Aetherize
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Misdirection
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mana Leak
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Delay
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
19%synergy
End the Festivities
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Slagstorm
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Strike It Rich
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Mind Bomb
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Fabricate
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Sizzle
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Ravenform
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Finale of Promise
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Change
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Manabarbs
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
29%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion52 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion43 decks56 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion54 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion53 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion51 decks56 decks
76%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion49 decks56 decks
56%synergy
Training Center
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
64%inclusion36 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Islet
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Misty Rainforest
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
20%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy