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
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
75%inclusion44 decks59 decks
68%synergy
Flame Rift
61%inclusion36 decks59 decks
60%synergy
Ruby Medallion
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
69%inclusion41 decks59 decks
59%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Coruscation Mage
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
48%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion39 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion40 decks59 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
58%inclusion34 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Seething Song
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Swan Song
56%inclusion33 decks59 decks
34%synergy
Electrostatic Field
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion28 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion32 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Urabrask
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
25%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
24%inclusion9 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-18%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
The Locust God
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Spellskite
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Dragonologist
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion24 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion22 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Firestorm
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
-22%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Ionize
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Misdirection
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-7%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Mana Leak
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-6%synergy
Delay
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion26 decks59 decks
21%synergy
Dragon's Approach
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
35%synergy
End the Festivities
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
28%synergy
Slagstorm
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Grab the Prize
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
26%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Inner Fire
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion13 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
-17%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
-8%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-14%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.8%inclusion4 decks51 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sizzle
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Stock Up
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Energy Tap
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-12%synergy
Time Spiral
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion27 decks59 decks
36%synergy
Descent into Avernus
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Ophidian Eye
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-5%synergy
Manabarbs
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion18 decks59 decks
27%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion29 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion11 decks51 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
War Room
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion55 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion46 decks59 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
76%inclusion45 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
51%inclusion30 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion57 decks59 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion56 decks59 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion53 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
88%inclusion52 decks59 decks
73%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion49 decks59 decks
41%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion48 decks59 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion42 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
64%inclusion38 decks59 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
53%inclusion31 decks59 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
42%inclusion25 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
39%inclusion23 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
36%inclusion21 decks59 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
34%inclusion20 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion19 decks59 decks
22%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
29%inclusion17 decks59 decks
18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion16 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion15 decks59 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
-20%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion10 decks59 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-10%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
3%synergy