Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
69%synergy
Ruby Medallion
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
60%synergy
Flame Rift
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Firebrand Archer
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Coruscation Mage
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Price of Progress
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Lightning Bolt
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Fiery Inscription
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
35%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-21%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
The Locust God
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Palladium Myr
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pyretic Ritual
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Firestorm
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Abrade
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Ionize
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Spell Pierce
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Misdirection
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Tolarian Winds
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mana Leak
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
24%synergy
End the Festivities
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Dragon's Approach
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
36%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Inner Fire
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Acidic Soil
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-18%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Fabricate
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Cave-In
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sizzle
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Earthquake
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Winds of Change
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Careful Study
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Thrumming Stone
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Ophidian Eye
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Manabarbs
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion28 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
War Room
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion49 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
75%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
19%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy