Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget 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
Mana Sculpt
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Run Behind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Spectacle Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Firebrand Archer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Boltwave
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
55%synergy
Fiery Inscription
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Electrostatic Field
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Flame Rift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Fiery Confluence
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Negate
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Opt
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Guttersnipe
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Mysidian Elder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tandem Lookout
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Palladium Myr
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Micromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Marang River Regent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sabotender
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Summit Sentinel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Pteramander
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cryptic Serpent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Riddlemaster Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Viashino Heretic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Naiad of Hidden Coves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sphinx of Jwar Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Siren Stormtamer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Lightning Strike
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Refute
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Essence Scatter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dispel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Skullcrack
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Wizard's Retort
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mana Leak
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Shore Up
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-27%synergy
Remand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Price of Progress
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Learn from the Past
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ice Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thunder Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Drill Too Deep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Octopus Form
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Tweeze
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Arcbond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glimpse of Freedom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Conduct Electricity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Punishing Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spell Snuff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memory Drain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Slaying Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Run Away Together
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blooming Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Galestrike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Earthquake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Lava Spike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Skewer the Critics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plasma Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Flame Jab
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Demolish
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Conflagrate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Energy Tap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tranquilize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Playful Shove
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Consuming Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Past in Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pillar of Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Acidic Soil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rousing Refrain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wash Out
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Commit // Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lose Calm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Finale of Revelation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Firebolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chain Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vandalize
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Harness by Force
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Master the Way
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Incendiary Flow
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Hammer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Campfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Feldon's Cane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Aria of Flame
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dracogenesis
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Sleep Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blossombind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Manabarbs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Metamorphic Alteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Deep Freeze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Fevered Visions
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ichthyomorphosis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Land's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Curator's Ward
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ral Zarek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dwarven Hold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Cataract
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
The Surgical Bay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Gorge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Barbarian Ring
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Fire Diamond
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-29%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Gilded Lotus
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coalition Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Planar Atlas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Star Compass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Manalith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-41%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-20%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Library
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Plaza of Harmony
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unknown Shores
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Bluff
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Gateway Plaza
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silundi Vision
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Highland Lake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy