Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander)

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion94 decks523 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
14%inclusion74 decks548 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion51 decks516 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
7.9%inclusion41 decks516 decks
-6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
7.6%inclusion41 decks539 decks
-8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion4.78K decks6.91K decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.49K decks7.02K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.62K decks7.02K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.58K decks7.02K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion3.61K decks7.02K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion4.66K decks7.02K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion4.24K decks7.02K decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.48K decks7.02K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.69K decks7.02K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.57K decks7.02K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion4.02K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion3.93K decks7.02K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.90K decks7.02K decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.22K decks7.02K decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3K decks7.02K decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion2.98K decks7.02K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.95K decks7.02K decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.94K decks7.02K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.87K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.83K decks6.97K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion2.73K decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion2.08K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2.03K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion1.97K decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.67K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.26K decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.24K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.10K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion956 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.82K decks7.02K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.56K decks7.02K decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.29K decks7.02K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion2.24K decks7.02K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2.05K decks7.02K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.98K decks7.02K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.95K decks7.02K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.75K decks7.02K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion789 decks3.25K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.59K decks7.02K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.56K decks7.02K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.41K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion1.34K decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.14K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion347 decks2.29K decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.06K decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.02K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.01K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1K decks7.02K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion999 decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion930 decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion238 decks1.82K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion897 decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion173 decks1.37K decks
0%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion862 decks7.02K decks
-8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion823 decks7.02K decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion798 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion796 decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion770 decks7.02K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion763 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion760 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion739 decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion713 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion689 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion664 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.2%inclusion639 decks6.97K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion622 decks6.95K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.8%inclusion349 decks3.97K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.6%inclusion604 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.8%inclusion550 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.6%inclusion526 decks6.92K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion529 decks7.02K decks
-8%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion515 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion513 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.2%inclusion505 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.0%inclusion494 decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion492 decks7.02K decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion486 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion452 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.83K decks7.02K decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.50K decks7.02K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.44K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.33K decks7.02K decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.22K decks7.02K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.21K decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion2.14K decks7.02K decks
29%synergy
Opt
30%inclusion2.07K decks7.02K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion1.85K decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.85K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.82K decks7.02K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.80K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.62K decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.60K decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.47K decks7.02K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.47K decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.43K decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.38K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.38K decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion1.32K decks7.02K decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.23K decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.20K decks7.02K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion1.14K decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.13K decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.09K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion1.03K decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1.01K decks7.01K decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion957 decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion924 decks7.02K decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion922 decks7.02K decks
-11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion921 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion919 decks7.02K decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion916 decks7.02K decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion897 decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion819 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion786 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion763 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion725 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion709 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion690 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion670 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion659 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion648 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
9.0%inclusion634 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion631 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.6%inclusion603 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.4%inclusion592 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.4%inclusion591 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.2%inclusion574 decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.47K decks7.02K decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion2.26K decks7.02K decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.24K decks7.02K decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion2.13K decks7.02K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion2.04K decks7.02K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2.03K decks7.02K decks
-9%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.92K decks7.02K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion1.65K decks7.02K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.57K decks7.02K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.54K decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.53K decks7.02K decks
-11%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.40K decks7.02K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.02K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1.04K decks7.02K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion1.02K decks7.02K decks
-11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion976 decks7.02K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion841 decks7.02K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion840 decks7.02K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion757 decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion715 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion600 decks7.02K decks
-9%synergy
Cave-In
8.4%inclusion589 decks7.02K decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion582 decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion578 decks7.02K decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.5%inclusion527 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion511 decks7.02K decks
-6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion510 decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.1%inclusion497 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Flow State
6.6%inclusion31 decks471 decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.3%inclusion167 decks2.67K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.0%inclusion423 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion403 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion394 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.30K decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.20K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.15K decks7.02K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion783 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion713 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion486 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion469 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.40K decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.66K decks7.02K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.24K decks7.02K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.22K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1.19K decks6.91K decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion1.03K decks7.02K decks
14%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion850 decks7.02K decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion849 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion767 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion735 decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion679 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion636 decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.0%inclusion563 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
8.0%inclusion562 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion471 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion433 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.76K decks7.02K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion726 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion617 decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion516 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion399 decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.95K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.51K decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.37K decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.35K decks7.02K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion613 decks3.97K decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion353 decks3.16K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion722 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion636 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion415 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion376 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion368 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.43K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.20K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.57K decks7.02K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion4.25K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.50K decks7.02K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion2.96K decks7.02K decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.84K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.25K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.18K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.14K decks7.02K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion896 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion806 decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion714 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion649 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.9%inclusion627 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion603 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion588 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.2%inclusion576 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion185 decks2.42K decks
2%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion531 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.5%inclusion524 decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion459 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.0%inclusion423 decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.6%inclusion24 decks426 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion379 decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.90K decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.88K decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.92K decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion4.37K decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion4.04K decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.51K decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion3.08K decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.98K decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion2.91K decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.90K decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.51K decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.38K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.21K decks7.02K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion2.19K decks7.02K decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion2.01K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.82K decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.68K decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.62K decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion1.58K decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.52K decks7.02K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion1.50K decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1K decks4.90K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.38K decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.21K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.05K decks7.02K decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion1.03K decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.01K decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion970 decks7.02K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion935 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion896 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion894 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion887 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion805 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion785 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion781 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion741 decks7.02K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion739 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion712 decks7.02K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion700 decks7.02K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion664 decks7.02K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion654 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion615 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion601 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion530 decks7.02K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion478 decks7.02K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion414 decks7.02K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion406 decks7.02K decks
1%synergy