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
Boltwave
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
68%synergy
Ruby Medallion
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Flame Rift
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Firebrand Archer
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Mana Drain
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Price of Progress
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
29%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Seething Song
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
44%inclusion17 decks39 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Urabrask
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Archmage of Runes
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Spellseeker
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Unruly Catapult
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Dragonologist
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Negate
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-19%synergy
Firestorm
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Ionize
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Big Score
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Reality Shift
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Misdirection
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Leak
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Demand Answers
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
6%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Dragon's Approach
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Slagstorm
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Inner Fire
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Rite of Flame
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Acidic Soil
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Strike It Rich
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Echo of Eons
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Past in Flames
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sizzle
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Earthquake
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Time Spiral
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Energy Tap
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Ravenform
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Snort
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Vortex
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
21%inclusion8 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
War Room
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Great Furnace
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
78%inclusion42 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion38 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Thran Dynamo
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Coalition Relic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Island
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Shivan Reef
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Fiery Islet
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
41%inclusion22 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Jwari Disruption
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-8%synergy