Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Flow State
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Firebrand Archer
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
64%synergy
Flame Rift
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Coruscation Mage
74%inclusion66 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Bolt
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
48%synergy
Fiery Inscription
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Electrostatic Field
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Ponder
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
19%inclusion11 decks59 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
8%synergy
Mysidian Elder
10%inclusion8 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Mocking Sprite
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion39 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Opt
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Abrade
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Price of Progress
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Ionize
30%inclusion27 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
17%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Strike
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Shock
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks63 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Preordain
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
34%synergy
End the Festivities
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Inner Fire
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Crackle with Power
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
9.1%inclusion8 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.2%inclusion5 decks81 decks
0%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.6%inclusion4 decks71 decks
5%synergy
Energy Tap
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lava Spike
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Cave-In
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
River's Rebuke
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Manabarbs
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Gorge
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion17 decks78 decks
13%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion12 decks81 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion85 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion10 decks63 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion88 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion81 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
26%inclusion23 decks88 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy