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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
27%inclusion273 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion163 decks1.03K decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion142 decks1K decks
6%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion127 decks1K decks
-4%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
10%inclusion103 decks1K decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion4.98K decks7.22K decks
62%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.68K decks7.33K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion3.76K decks7.33K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.74K decks7.33K decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion3.75K decks7.33K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion4.87K decks7.33K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion4.41K decks7.33K decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
49%inclusion3.62K decks7.33K decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.75K decks7.33K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion4.88K decks7.33K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion4.21K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion4.12K decks7.33K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion4.05K decks7.33K decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.38K decks7.33K decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3.14K decks7.33K decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion3.09K decks7.33K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion3.07K decks7.33K decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion3.07K decks7.33K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.99K decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.97K decks7.29K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion2.83K decks7.33K decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2.16K decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2.10K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion2.02K decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion1.72K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion1.12K decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion979 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.94K decks7.33K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.67K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.40K decks7.33K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion2.31K decks7.33K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2.12K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion2.06K decks7.33K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion2.02K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.83K decks7.33K decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion881 decks3.59K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.67K decks7.33K decks
-13%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.60K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.47K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion1.38K decks7.33K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.18K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion403 decks2.64K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.10K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.33K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.33K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.33K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.33K decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion292 decks2.19K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion232 decks1.76K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion950 decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion926 decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion917 decks7.33K decks
-9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion850 decks7.33K decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion826 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion813 decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion796 decks7.33K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion796 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion785 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion764 decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion728 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion709 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion685 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.0%inclusion656 decks7.29K decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion645 decks7.27K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.7%inclusion375 decks4.30K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.5%inclusion625 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.8%inclusion570 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.6%inclusion549 decks7.24K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.5%inclusion549 decks7.33K decks
-8%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.3%inclusion73 decks1K decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.2%inclusion525 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.1%inclusion524 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion522 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion518 decks7.33K decks
-9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.9%inclusion507 decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion503 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.95K decks7.33K decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.60K decks7.33K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.55K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.43K decks7.33K decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.33K decks7.33K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion2.30K decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion2.21K decks7.33K decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2.15K decks7.33K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion1.93K decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.92K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.89K decks7.33K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.89K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.68K decks7.33K decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.68K decks7.33K decks
12%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.55K decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.55K decks7.33K decks
18%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.48K decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.44K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.43K decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion1.36K decks7.33K decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.35K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.27K decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.33K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion1.18K decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.17K decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion1.13K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion1.11K decks7.33K decks
13%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion984 decks7.33K decks
12%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion981 decks7.33K decks
11%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion979 decks7.33K decks
-12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion968 decks7.33K decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion958 decks7.33K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion946 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion918 decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion859 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion821 decks7.33K decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion794 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion747 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion727 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion708 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion690 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.3%inclusion685 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.2%inclusion672 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion664 decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion645 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.5%inclusion620 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.3%inclusion609 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.3%inclusion607 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.1%inclusion593 decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.58K decks7.33K decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion2.33K decks7.33K decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.32K decks7.33K decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion2.20K decks7.33K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion2.12K decks7.33K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2.11K decks7.33K decks
-9%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion2.01K decks7.33K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion1.70K decks7.33K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion1.66K decks7.33K decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.60K decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.59K decks7.33K decks
-10%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.46K decks7.33K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.20K decks7.33K decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.33K decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.33K decks
-11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1.01K decks7.33K decks
-8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion899 decks7.33K decks
-12%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion865 decks7.33K decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion787 decks7.33K decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion745 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Flow State
9.3%inclusion90 decks966 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.4%inclusion615 decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Serum Visions
8.3%inclusion612 decks7.33K decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion604 decks7.33K decks
-3%synergy
Cave-In
8.2%inclusion602 decks7.33K decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.4%inclusion543 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion536 decks7.33K decks
-6%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.2%inclusion531 decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.0%inclusion517 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.4%inclusion466 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.2%inclusion188 decks3.02K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.6%inclusion414 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.5%inclusion405 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.39K decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.29K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion793 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion727 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion506 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion491 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.51K decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.73K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion1.55K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.29K decks7.33K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion1.28K decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.22K decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion888 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion875 decks7.33K decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion800 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion778 decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion699 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion656 decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.9%inclusion579 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
7.8%inclusion574 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.6%inclusion487 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion448 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.83K decks7.33K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion748 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion635 decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion534 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion408 decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion4.12K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.58K decks7.33K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion1.41K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.39K decks7.33K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion671 decks4.30K decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion401 decks3.50K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion734 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.0%inclusion657 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion425 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.4%inclusion396 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion393 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.71K decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.47K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.75K decks7.33K decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion4.41K decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.65K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion3.06K decks7.33K decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.91K decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.18K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion915 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion841 decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion752 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
10%inclusion90 decks936 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion660 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion639 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion633 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.5%inclusion235 decks2.77K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion618 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.1%inclusion593 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.5%inclusion551 decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion538 decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.4%inclusion466 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion434 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion389 decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion7.21K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion7.19K decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion6.19K decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion4.59K decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion4.23K decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.68K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion3.19K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion3.13K decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion3.11K decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion3.05K decks7.33K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.62K decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.47K decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.33K decks7.33K decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion2.29K decks7.33K decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion2.07K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.88K decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.76K decks7.33K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.72K decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.64K decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion1.57K decks7.33K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion1.56K decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion1.08K decks5.22K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.44K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion1.07K decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.05K decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.33K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion967 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion946 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion920 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion906 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion821 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion806 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion798 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion766 decks7.33K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion755 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion735 decks7.33K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion722 decks7.33K decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion97 decks1.02K decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion693 decks7.33K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion685 decks7.33K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion639 decks7.33K decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.4%inclusion616 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.6%inclusion558 decks7.33K decks
-2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.4%inclusion76 decks1.02K decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion497 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion426 decks7.33K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion424 decks7.33K decks
1%synergy