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.
Deck Filters
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion40 decks407 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
3.2%inclusion39 decks1.20K decks
1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
2.5%inclusion30 decks1.18K decks
1%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2.2%inclusion11 decks494 decks
0%synergy
Fated Firepower
1.2%inclusion14 decks1.19K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
70%inclusion4.22K decks6K decks
64%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion3.94K decks6.11K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
53%inclusion3.21K decks6.11K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.10K decks6.11K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.17K decks6.11K decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.09K decks6.11K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion3.74K decks6.11K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion4.14K decks6.11K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.08K decks6.11K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion4.04K decks6.11K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion3.50K decks6.11K decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.48K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion3.46K decks6.11K decks
22%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion2.78K decks6.11K decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.64K decks6.11K decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.63K decks6.11K decks
29%synergy
Fiery Inscription
43%inclusion2.61K decks6.11K decks
32%synergy
Ruby Medallion
43%inclusion2.61K decks6.11K decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.51K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.49K decks6.07K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2.46K decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion1.90K decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.86K decks6.11K decks
9%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.76K decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
25%inclusion1.50K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion1.16K decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion936 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion898 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion2.48K decks6.11K decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.21K decks6.11K decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
34%inclusion2.08K decks6.11K decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2K decks6.11K decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
31%inclusion1.89K decks6.11K decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion1.75K decks6.11K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.72K decks6.11K decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion1.56K decks6.11K decks
23%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.11K decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.11K decks
-12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion463 decks2.11K decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
21%inclusion1.27K decks6.11K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
21%inclusion1.26K decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion962 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion957 decks6.11K decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion953 decks6.11K decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion158 decks1.02K decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion931 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion902 decks6.11K decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion879 decks6.11K decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
14%inclusion835 decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion811 decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion752 decks6.11K decks
11%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion740 decks6.11K decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion714 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion702 decks6.11K decks
-8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion686 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion682 decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion664 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion664 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion647 decks6.11K decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion621 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion594 decks6.07K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion581 decks6.07K decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion575 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.0%inclusion259 decks2.87K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.9%inclusion543 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.3%inclusion508 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
8.0%inclusion488 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.9%inclusion478 decks6.01K decks
7%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion470 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.6%inclusion463 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion463 decks6.11K decks
-10%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.4%inclusion451 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.2%inclusion440 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion435 decks6.11K decks
-11%synergy
Spellskite
6.5%inclusion397 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion394 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
6.2%inclusion381 decks6.11K decks
-4%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.45K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.15K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion2.15K decks6.11K decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion2.06K decks6.11K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion1.94K decks6.11K decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
32%inclusion1.93K decks6.11K decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion1.90K decks6.11K decks
-10%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.76K decks6.11K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.66K decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion1.64K decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.59K decks6.11K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.56K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.11K decks
15%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.41K decks6.11K decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.26K decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.26K decks6.11K decks
17%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion1.26K decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.11K decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.22K decks6.11K decks
12%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.08K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion1.07K decks6.11K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion991 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion989 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion930 decks6.10K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion899 decks6.11K decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
15%inclusion887 decks6.11K decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion836 decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion827 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion810 decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion803 decks6.11K decks
-9%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion793 decks6.11K decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion742 decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion702 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion684 decks6.11K decks
-3%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion680 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion664 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion663 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion654 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion625 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion599 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion593 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion585 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.3%inclusion570 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.2%inclusion561 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
9.1%inclusion556 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.0%inclusion548 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.3%inclusion507 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.12K decks6.11K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.03K decks6.11K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion1.99K decks6.11K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.11K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.80K decks6.11K decks
27%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion1.72K decks6.11K decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
28%inclusion1.69K decks6.11K decks
27%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.48K decks6.11K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.34K decks6.11K decks
-13%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.11K decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.11K decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.20K decks6.11K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1K decks6.11K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion943 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion908 decks6.11K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion904 decks6.11K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion865 decks6.11K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion772 decks6.11K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion697 decks6.11K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion688 decks6.11K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion648 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.9%inclusion545 decks6.11K decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
8.7%inclusion532 decks6.11K decks
-10%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion510 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Past in Flames
7.9%inclusion484 decks6.11K decks
-4%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.8%inclusion479 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.7%inclusion473 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion452 decks6.11K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.2%inclusion439 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
7.1%inclusion105 decks1.48K decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.8%inclusion356 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion350 decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.4%inclusion329 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.2%inclusion317 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion2.05K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion1.93K decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1.01K decks6.11K decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion737 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion634 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.8%inclusion413 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.6%inclusion403 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.06K decks6.11K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.44K decks6.11K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion1.15K decks6.11K decks
17%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.10K decks6K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.02K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion928 decks6.11K decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion795 decks6.11K decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion747 decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion683 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion615 decks6.11K decks
-5%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion587 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion587 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.5%inclusion520 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion504 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.8%inclusion417 decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion381 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion1.56K decks6.11K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion644 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.0%inclusion552 decks6.11K decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion457 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.9%inclusion359 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.43K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.32K decks6.11K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion1.26K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.11K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion429 decks2.87K decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion670 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion204 decks2.02K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion573 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.3%inclusion388 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.8%inclusion355 decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.3%inclusion321 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.1%inclusion314 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion313 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion5.62K decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.44K decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion4.03K decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion3.79K decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.06K decks6.11K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion2.65K decks6.11K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion1.64K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion820 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion698 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion615 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion602 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion587 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.8%inclusion537 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.7%inclusion529 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion525 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.3%inclusion505 decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion451 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.2%inclusion439 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.4%inclusion394 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion334 decks6.11K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6K decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion5.99K decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.18K decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion3.79K decks6.11K decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.52K decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
49%inclusion2.98K decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion2.73K decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.58K decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.50K decks6.11K decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.48K decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
35%inclusion2.16K decks6.11K decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.10K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.11K decks
-9%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion1.81K decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.62K decks6.11K decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.11K decks
5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.11K decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion738 decks3.86K decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion944 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion931 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion877 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion873 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
14%inclusion834 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion827 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
14%inclusion827 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion794 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion741 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion728 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion721 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion665 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion658 decks6.11K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion654 decks6.11K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion628 decks6.11K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion581 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.4%inclusion575 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.1%inclusion558 decks6.11K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion527 decks6.11K decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion456 decks6.11K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion430 decks6.11K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion364 decks6.11K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion354 decks6.11K decks
1%synergy