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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bender's Waterskin
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Fated Firepower
3.3%inclusion1 decks30 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
80%inclusion48 decks60 decks
73%synergy
Firebrand Archer
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
61%synergy
Flame Rift
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
60%synergy
Guttersnipe
85%inclusion51 decks60 decks
59%synergy
Coruscation Mage
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
56%synergy
Fiery Inscription
65%inclusion39 decks60 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Bolt
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
46%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
57%inclusion34 decks60 decks
45%synergy
Ruby Medallion
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion38 decks60 decks
24%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
60%inclusion36 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Negate
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
52%inclusion31 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Mana Geyser
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Warp
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-14%synergy
The One Ring
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Field
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
33%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
27%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Mocking Sprite
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Unruly Catapult
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
5.1%inclusion3 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Fog Bank
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
28%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
45%inclusion27 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Ionize
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
30%synergy
Snap
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
29%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Firestorm
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Shock
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Mana Drain
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Refute
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Essence Scatter
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Gut Shot
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Brainsurge
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
38%inclusion23 decks60 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
34%synergy
Grab the Prize
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
32%synergy
Preordain
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion19 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Solve the Equation
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
17%synergy
Mind Bomb
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-12%synergy
Crackle with Power
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Earthquake
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
-11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Stock Up
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Energy Tap
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Last Chance
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Lunar Insight
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-10%synergy
Enter the Enigma
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Sizzle
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Highway Robbery
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Portent
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Venser's Journal
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Enchantments
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Pyrohemia
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Search for Azcanta
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
70%inclusion42 decks60 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
30%inclusion18 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Barbarian Ring
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
0%synergy
War Room
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion58 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
73%inclusion44 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
47%inclusion28 decks60 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion12 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Mox Jasper
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion59 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion54 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion46 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion43 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
62%inclusion37 decks60 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion35 decks60 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion32 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion30 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion29 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion26 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
23%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion24 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion22 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
26%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
21%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion20 decks60 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion17 decks60 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion16 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
-6%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion15 decks60 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion14 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
22%inclusion13 decks60 decks
12%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion12 decks59 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion11 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion10 decks60 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion9 decks60 decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion8 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
12%inclusion7 decks60 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion6 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion5 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.7%inclusion4 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
2%synergy
Horizon of Progress
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy