Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Spellslinger

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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
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Blossombind
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Collective Inferno
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
4.3%inclusion1 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
71%synergy
Flame Rift
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
58%synergy
Firebrand Archer
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Guttersnipe
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Lightning Bolt
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Fiery Inscription
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Gamble
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion10 decks66 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mysidian Elder
7.6%inclusion5 decks66 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
5.1%inclusion4 decks78 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Opt
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Ionize
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Snap
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Pongify
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Consider
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Bolt Bend
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Stubborn Denial
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Essence Scatter
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Brainsurge
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Gut Shot
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Electrolyze
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Unwind
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Confluence
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
2%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Grab the Prize
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Slagstorm
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Inner Fire
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.2%inclusion5 decks69 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Cave-In
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
River's Rebuke
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
5%synergy
Energy Tap
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Step Through
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Change
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Manabarbs
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Seismic Assault
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Shivan Gorge
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
26%inclusion17 decks66 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion10 decks69 decks
-1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Barbarian Ring
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Restless Spire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sol Ring
92%inclusion73 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Island
99%inclusion78 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion72 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion22 decks78 decks
7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Horizon of Progress
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy