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
12%inclusion95 decks818 decks
1%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
5.9%inclusion47 decks800 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
2.9%inclusion23 decks789 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
2.2%inclusion18 decks818 decks
1%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
1.9%inclusion15 decks789 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
70%inclusion4.50K decks6.48K decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.23K decks6.59K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.41K decks6.59K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.35K decks6.59K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.41K decks6.59K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.40K decks6.59K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion4K decks6.59K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.43K decks6.59K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.29K decks6.59K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion4.33K decks6.59K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.77K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion3.71K decks6.59K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.68K decks6.59K decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.02K decks6.59K decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.82K decks6.59K decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.80K decks6.59K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.78K decks6.59K decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.76K decks6.59K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.70K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.67K decks6.55K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2.61K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion2K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.95K decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion1.88K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.61K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.21K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.20K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion994 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion930 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.66K decks6.59K decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.40K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion2.16K decks6.59K decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.15K decks6.59K decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion1.97K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.86K decks6.59K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.83K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.66K decks6.59K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion654 decks2.79K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.49K decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.48K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.33K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1.29K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion983 decks6.59K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion968 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion949 decks6.59K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion947 decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion257 decks1.81K decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion879 decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion848 decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion166 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion788 decks6.59K decks
-8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion773 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion768 decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion748 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion723 decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion718 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion718 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion699 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion686 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion651 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.5%inclusion619 decks6.55K decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion623 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.2%inclusion600 decks6.53K decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion580 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.7%inclusion307 decks3.52K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.0%inclusion529 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.7%inclusion503 decks6.49K decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.6%inclusion503 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion501 decks6.59K decks
-9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion493 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.4%inclusion489 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.2%inclusion475 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion470 decks6.59K decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.0%inclusion461 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion419 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
6.2%inclusion410 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.66K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.34K decks6.59K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.31K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.20K decks6.59K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.11K decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion2.07K decks6.59K decks
-10%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion2.06K decks6.59K decks
30%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.93K decks6.59K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.76K decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.74K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.72K decks6.59K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.68K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.51K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.50K decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.38K decks6.59K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.37K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.35K decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.32K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.31K decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion1.27K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.20K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.15K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.13K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.06K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion974 decks6.58K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion965 decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion931 decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion873 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion869 decks6.59K decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion868 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion866 decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion848 decks6.59K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion848 decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion750 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion743 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion713 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion706 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion690 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion676 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion648 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion630 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion628 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.2%inclusion606 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion600 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
8.8%inclusion580 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.8%inclusion579 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.6%inclusion568 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion547 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.30K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.15K decks6.59K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.12K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion2.03K decks6.59K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.92K decks6.59K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion1.89K decks6.59K decks
-9%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.81K decks6.59K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.57K decks6.59K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.47K decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.59K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion997 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion982 decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion966 decks6.59K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion926 decks6.59K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion813 decks6.59K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion774 decks6.59K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion729 decks6.59K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion676 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.7%inclusion574 decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.5%inclusion563 decks6.59K decks
-9%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion548 decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion540 decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion508 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.5%inclusion495 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion484 decks6.59K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.2%inclusion474 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.5%inclusion143 decks2.21K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.8%inclusion382 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.7%inclusion377 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.7%inclusion376 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.0%inclusion330 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.19K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.06K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.08K decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion761 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion666 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.8%inclusion448 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion442 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.26K decks6.59K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.56K decks6.59K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.44K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.20K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.48K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion987 decks6.59K decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion818 decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion803 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion724 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion684 decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion649 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion619 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion538 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
8.1%inclusion531 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion441 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion414 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.68K decks6.59K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion687 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion577 decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion487 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion382 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.70K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.32K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.28K decks6.59K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion543 decks3.52K decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion293 decks2.71K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion699 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion604 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion401 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.5%inclusion364 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion344 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.04K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.84K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.31K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion4.02K decks6.59K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.28K decks6.59K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion2.80K decks6.59K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.75K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.19K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.13K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.07K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion864 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion750 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion668 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.5%inclusion625 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.2%inclusion605 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion572 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.5%inclusion561 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion552 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.9%inclusion519 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.3%inclusion484 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.8%inclusion447 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.6%inclusion128 decks1.94K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.1%inclusion400 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion353 decks6.59K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.48K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.46K decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.58K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion4.11K decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.81K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.29K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion2.92K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.80K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.73K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.72K decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.36K decks6.59K decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.25K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion2.08K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion2.07K decks6.59K decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion1.92K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.72K decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.58K decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.52K decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion1.49K decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.45K decks6.59K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.43K decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion899 decks4.46K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.32K decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.14K decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion998 decks6.59K decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion968 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion958 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion919 decks6.59K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion908 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion869 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion868 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion855 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion777 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion768 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion759 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion706 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion703 decks6.59K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion685 decks6.59K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion673 decks6.59K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion632 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion623 decks6.59K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.9%inclusion584 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion582 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion497 decks6.59K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion459 decks6.59K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion399 decks6.59K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion383 decks6.59K decks
1%synergy