Average Deck for Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind - Budget Spellslinger
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Rank #1,478
6decks
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Niv-Mizzet, the FiremindNiv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Creatures (20)
- 1Abstract PaintmageAbstract Paintmage
- 1Adeliz, the Cinder WindAdeliz, the Cinder Wind
- 1Aegar, the Freezing FlameAegar, the Freezing Flame
- 1Arcanis the OmnipotentArcanis the Omnipotent
- 1ArchaeomancerArchaeomancer
- 1Balmor, Battlemage CaptainBalmor, Battlemage Captain
- 1Crackling DrakeCrackling Drake
- 1Enigma DrakeEnigma Drake
- 1GalvanothGalvanoth
- 1Gandalf, Wandering WizardGandalf, Wandering Wizard
- 1Goblin ElectromancerGoblin Electromancer
- 1Izzet GuildmageIzzet Guildmage
- 1Melek, Izzet ParagonMelek, Izzet Paragon
- 1Mercurial ChemisterMercurial Chemister
- 1Mocking SpriteMocking Sprite
- 1Muse SeekerMuse Seeker
- 1Nivix GuildmageNivix Guildmage
- 1Sanar, Unfinished GeniusSanar, Unfinished Genius
- 1Stormcatch MentorStormcatch Mentor
- 1Stormchaser MageStormchaser Mage
Instants (19)
- 1AbradeAbrade
- 1Big ScoreBig Score
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CancelCancel
- 1Confusticate and BebotherConfusticate and Bebother
- 1Expansion // ExplosionExpansion // Explosion
- 1Fire // IceFire // Ice
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Izzet CharmIzzet Charm
- 1Lightning BoltLightning Bolt
- 1NegateNegate
- 1OptOpt
- 1Prismari CharmPrismari Charm
- 1Prophetic BoltProphetic Bolt
- 1Quick StudyQuick Study
- 1RewindRewind
- 1ShockShock
- 1Thrill of PossibilityThrill of Possibility
- 1Traumatic CritiqueTraumatic Critique
Sorceries (12)
- 1Blast of GeniusBlast of Genius
- 1Experimental OverloadExperimental Overload
- 1Faithless LootingFaithless Looting
- 1Gandalf's SanctionGandalf's Sanction
- 1Here Comes a New Hero!Here Comes a New Hero!
- 1Invoke the FiremindInvoke the Firemind
- 1Mystic RetrievalMystic Retrieval
- 1Rapturous MomentRapturous Moment
- 1Seize the SpoilsSeize the Spoils
- 1Serum VisionsSerum Visions
- 1Spirit Water RevivalSpirit Water Revival
- 1Wisdom of AgesWisdom of Ages
Artifacts (9)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Commander's SphereCommander's Sphere
- 1Fire DiamondFire Diamond
- 1Izzet SignetIzzet Signet
- 1Sky DiamondSky Diamond
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1Sphinx-Bone WandSphinx-Bone Wand
- 1Swiftfoot BootsSwiftfoot Boots
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (4)
- 1CuriosityCuriosity
- 1Firemind's ResearchFiremind's Research
- 1Quicksilver DaggerQuicksilver Dagger
- 1Reconnaissance MissionReconnaissance Mission
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Ral ZarekRal Zarek
Lands (34)
- 1Command TowerCommand Tower
- 1Evolving WildsEvolving Wilds
- 1Forgotten CaveForgotten Cave
- 1Frostboil SnarlFrostboil Snarl
- 14IslandIsland
- 1Izzet BoilerworksIzzet Boilerworks
- 1Izzet GuildgateIzzet Guildgate
- 12MountainMountain
- 1Sulfur FallsSulfur Falls
- 1Terramorphic ExpanseTerramorphic Expanse
Abstract Paintmage
Abstract Paintmage
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Arcanis the Omnipotent
Archaeomancer
Archaeomancer
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Crackling Drake
Crackling Drake
Enigma Drake
Enigma Drake
Galvanoth
Galvanoth
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard
Gandalf, Wandering Wizard
Goblin Electromancer
Goblin Electromancer
Izzet Guildmage
Izzet Guildmage
Melek, Izzet Paragon
Melek, Izzet Paragon
Mercurial Chemister
Mercurial Chemister
Mocking Sprite
Mocking Sprite
Muse Seeker
Muse Seeker
Nivix Guildmage
Nivix Guildmage
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
Stormcatch Mentor
Stormcatch Mentor
Stormchaser Mage
Stormchaser Mage
Instants (19)
Abrade
Abrade
Big Score
Big Score
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Cancel
Cancel
Confusticate and Bebother
Confusticate and Bebother
Expansion // Explosion
Expansion // Explosion
Fire // Ice
Fire // Ice
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Izzet Charm
Izzet Charm
Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt
Negate
Negate
Opt
Opt
Prismari Charm
Prismari Charm
Prophetic Bolt
Prophetic Bolt
Quick Study
Quick Study
Rewind
Rewind
Shock
Shock
Thrill of Possibility
Thrill of Possibility
Traumatic Critique
Traumatic Critique
Sorceries (12)
Blast of Genius
Blast of Genius
Experimental Overload
Experimental Overload
Faithless Looting
Faithless Looting
Gandalf's Sanction
Gandalf's Sanction
Here Comes a New Hero!
Here Comes a New Hero!
Invoke the Firemind
Invoke the Firemind
Mystic Retrieval
Mystic Retrieval
Rapturous Moment
Rapturous Moment
Seize the Spoils
Seize the Spoils
Serum Visions
Serum Visions
Spirit Water Revival
Spirit Water Revival
Wisdom of Ages
Wisdom of Ages
Artifacts (9)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Commander's Sphere
Commander's Sphere
Fire Diamond
Fire Diamond
Izzet Signet
Izzet Signet
Sky Diamond
Sky Diamond
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
Sphinx-Bone Wand
Sphinx-Bone Wand
Swiftfoot Boots
Swiftfoot Boots
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (4)
Curiosity
Curiosity
Firemind's Research
Firemind's Research
Quicksilver Dagger
Quicksilver Dagger
Reconnaissance Mission
Reconnaissance Mission
Planeswalkers (1)
Ral Zarek
Ral Zarek
Lands (8)
Command Tower
Command Tower
Evolving Wilds
Evolving Wilds
Forgotten Cave
Forgotten Cave
Frostboil Snarl
Frostboil Snarl
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Boilerworks
Izzet Guildgate
Izzet Guildgate
Sulfur Falls
Sulfur Falls
Terramorphic Expanse
Terramorphic Expanse
Basics (2)
Island
14 Island
Mountain
12 Mountain