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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
18%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Ruby Medallion
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Flame Rift
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Coruscation Mage
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Firebrand Archer
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Mana Drain
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Electrostatic Field
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Urabrask
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Archmage of Runes
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Spellskite
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Mysidian Elder
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Unruly Catapult
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Palladium Myr
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Price of Progress
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Firestorm
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Ionize
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Command
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Strix Serenade
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Electrodominance
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Tolarian Winds
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Flame of Anor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Brainsurge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
22%synergy
End the Festivities
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Dragon's Approach
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Inner Fire
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Grapeshot
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Rite of Flame
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Acidic Soil
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Solve the Equation
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Timetwister
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cave-In
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mind Bomb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Careful Study
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Earthquake
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Time Spiral
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Sizzle
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Thrumming Stone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Cloud Key
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Semblance Anvil
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Roiling Vortex
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Manabarbs
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Buried Ruin
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Coalition Relic
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Island
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
75%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy