Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander)

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion32 decks335 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
4.9%inclusion15 decks308 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.4%inclusion7 decks296 decks
1%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
1.8%inclusion6 decks335 decks
1%synergy
Boulder Dash
1.4%inclusion4 decks296 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
70%inclusion4.33K decks6.17K decks
64%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.03K decks6.29K decks
51%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.28K decks6.29K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.21K decks6.29K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.25K decks6.29K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.19K decks6.29K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion3.83K decks6.29K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.24K decks6.29K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.16K decks6.29K decks
38%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.56K decks6.24K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion4.13K decks6.29K decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.59K decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion3.56K decks6.29K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.54K decks6.29K decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion2.87K decks6.29K decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.70K decks6.29K decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.29K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.66K decks6.29K decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.29K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.58K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2.51K decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion1.93K decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.89K decks6.29K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.80K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1.54K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion967 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion912 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion2.55K decks6.29K decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.29K decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion2.09K decks6.29K decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.05K decks6.29K decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.29K decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.78K decks6.29K decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.75K decks6.29K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.59K decks6.29K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion564 decks2.46K decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.29K decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.29K decks
-12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.29K decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion976 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion964 decks6.29K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion954 decks6.29K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion937 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion907 decks6.29K decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion907 decks6.29K decks
12%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion205 decks1.44K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion842 decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion821 decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion118 decks910 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion748 decks6.29K decks
11%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion747 decks6.29K decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion735 decks6.29K decks
-8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion719 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion688 decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion686 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion681 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion671 decks6.29K decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion669 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion624 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion603 decks6.24K decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion593 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.4%inclusion586 decks6.24K decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion553 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.5%inclusion272 decks3.20K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.1%inclusion511 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.9%inclusion486 decks6.19K decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.8%inclusion493 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.6%inclusion476 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion476 decks6.29K decks
-9%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.5%inclusion472 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.3%inclusion456 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion447 decks6.29K decks
-11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion444 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Spellskite
6.4%inclusion401 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.3%inclusion398 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.51K decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.23K decks6.29K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.21K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.29K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.01K decks6.29K decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
32%inclusion1.98K decks6.29K decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion1.96K decks6.29K decks
-10%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.83K decks6.29K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.71K decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.63K decks6.29K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.61K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.29K decks
14%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.29K decks
-5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.30K decks6.29K decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.29K decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.29K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.29K decks
16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.29K decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.29K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion940 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion928 decks6.29K decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion906 decks6.29K decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion844 decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion842 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion828 decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion827 decks6.29K decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion814 decks6.29K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion796 decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion719 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion700 decks6.29K decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion688 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion681 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion672 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion667 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion632 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion616 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion608 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.5%inclusion594 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion573 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.0%inclusion566 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
9.0%inclusion563 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.9%inclusion560 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.4%inclusion526 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.29K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.08K decks6.29K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.03K decks6.29K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion1.96K decks6.29K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.84K decks6.29K decks
27%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion1.79K decks6.29K decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.29K decks
27%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.29K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.29K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.29K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.29K decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.23K decks6.29K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.29K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion962 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion932 decks6.29K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion926 decks6.29K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion892 decks6.29K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion789 decks6.29K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion731 decks6.29K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion704 decks6.29K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion649 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.8%inclusion554 decks6.29K decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion539 decks6.29K decks
-10%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion521 decks6.29K decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
7.9%inclusion497 decks6.29K decks
-4%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion483 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.6%inclusion479 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion463 decks6.29K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.3%inclusion459 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.6%inclusion123 decks1.85K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.8%inclusion367 decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.8%inclusion365 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.4%inclusion339 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.1%inclusion323 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion2.11K decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion1.98K decks6.29K decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.29K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion750 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion639 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.7%inclusion420 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.6%inclusion414 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.15K decks6.29K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.29K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.16K decks6.29K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.17K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion952 decks6.29K decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion804 decks6.29K decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion773 decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion687 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion655 decks6.29K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion615 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion592 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion521 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion516 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.6%inclusion416 decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion391 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion1.61K decks6.29K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion656 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion552 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion471 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion364 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.53K decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.29K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.29K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion490 decks3.20K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion686 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion246 decks2.37K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.3%inclusion583 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.2%inclusion392 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.7%inclusion356 decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion328 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion320 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.0%inclusion317 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion5.78K decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.58K decks6.29K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion4.12K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion3.87K decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.13K decks6.29K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.29K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion843 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion716 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion635 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion613 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion598 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.7%inclusion547 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion542 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
8.6%inclusion540 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion510 decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion467 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.0%inclusion442 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion389 decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion345 decks6.29K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion79 decks1.58K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.17K decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.16K decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.33K decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion3.92K decks6.29K decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.63K decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion3.11K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion2.81K decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.60K decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.57K decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.24K decks6.29K decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.16K decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion2K decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion1.98K decks6.29K decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion1.85K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.66K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.29K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.29K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.41K decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.29K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion821 decks4.15K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion967 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion937 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion908 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion884 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion861 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion845 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion839 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion818 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion753 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion740 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion738 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion678 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion666 decks6.29K decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion665 decks6.29K decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion643 decks6.29K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion602 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion593 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion569 decks6.29K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion550 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.4%inclusion463 decks6.29K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion441 decks6.29K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion376 decks6.29K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion361 decks6.29K decks
1%synergy