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
11%inclusion51 decks468 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
6.5%inclusion29 decks449 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
3.0%inclusion13 decks438 decks
2%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
2.1%inclusion10 decks468 decks
1%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
2.1%inclusion9 decks438 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
70%inclusion4.38K decks6.25K decks
64%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.08K decks6.36K decks
51%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.31K decks6.36K decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.24K decks6.36K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.28K decks6.36K decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.25K decks6.36K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
61%inclusion3.87K decks6.36K decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion4.29K decks6.36K decks
39%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.19K decks6.36K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion4.18K decks6.36K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.63K decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion3.61K decks6.36K decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.58K decks6.36K decks
20%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion2.91K decks6.36K decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.74K decks6.36K decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.72K decks6.36K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.69K decks6.36K decks
33%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.68K decks6.36K decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.61K decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.58K decks6.32K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2.54K decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
31%inclusion1.95K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion1.90K decks6.36K decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
29%inclusion1.82K decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.56K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion974 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion914 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.57K decks6.36K decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.31K decks6.36K decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.36K decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.07K decks6.36K decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion1.93K decks6.36K decks
15%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.80K decks6.36K decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.36K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.61K decks6.36K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
23%inclusion590 decks2.54K decks
12%synergy
Urabrask
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.36K decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.36K decks
-12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.29K decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion1.27K decks6.36K decks
14%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion985 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion974 decks6.36K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion965 decks6.36K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion948 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion223 decks1.53K decks
6%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion922 decks6.36K decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion917 decks6.36K decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion850 decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion828 decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion130 decks1.01K decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion755 decks6.36K decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
12%inclusion753 decks6.36K decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion749 decks6.36K decks
-8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion733 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion699 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion694 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion683 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion679 decks6.36K decks
9%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion673 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion634 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion608 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion603 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.3%inclusion586 decks6.32K decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.8%inclusion560 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.6%inclusion281 decks3.28K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
8.1%inclusion516 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.8%inclusion488 decks6.26K decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.8%inclusion493 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion482 decks6.36K decks
-9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion480 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.5%inclusion476 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.2%inclusion458 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.1%inclusion452 decks6.36K decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion450 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion405 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
6.4%inclusion404 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.55K decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
35%inclusion2.26K decks6.36K decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.24K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion2.13K decks6.36K decks
-9%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.03K decks6.36K decks
11%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion2K decks6.36K decks
30%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion2K decks6.36K decks
-10%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion1.85K decks6.36K decks
-7%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion1.72K decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion1.69K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.65K decks6.36K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.63K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.36K decks
14%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.45K decks6.36K decks
-5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.33K decks6.36K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.36K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.36K decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.36K decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.11K decks6.36K decks
16%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.02K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion946 decks6.35K decks
10%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion935 decks6.36K decks
13%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion915 decks6.36K decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion849 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion845 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion837 decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion831 decks6.36K decks
-9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion826 decks6.36K decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion803 decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion725 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion714 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
11%inclusion692 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion689 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
11%inclusion677 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion669 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion634 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion619 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion614 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.4%inclusion596 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion579 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
8.9%inclusion568 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.9%inclusion568 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.8%inclusion561 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.4%inclusion532 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.22K decks6.36K decks
14%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.36K decks
30%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.05K decks6.36K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion1.97K decks6.36K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion1.86K decks6.36K decks
27%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion1.81K decks6.36K decks
-10%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.75K decks6.36K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.53K decks6.36K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.42K decks6.36K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.36K decks
-5%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.36K decks
-12%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.36K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.36K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion972 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion949 decks6.36K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion940 decks6.36K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion904 decks6.36K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion796 decks6.36K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion740 decks6.36K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion710 decks6.36K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion652 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.8%inclusion558 decks6.36K decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion548 decks6.36K decks
-10%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion528 decks6.36K decks
-3%synergy
Past in Flames
8.0%inclusion509 decks6.36K decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.7%inclusion490 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.6%inclusion483 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.4%inclusion468 decks6.36K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.3%inclusion465 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.8%inclusion131 decks1.94K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.8%inclusion372 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.7%inclusion364 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Crackle with Power
5.5%inclusion351 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.1%inclusion325 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.12K decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2K decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.36K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
12%inclusion750 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion643 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.7%inclusion427 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion423 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.18K decks6.36K decks
9%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.50K decks6.36K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.17K decks6.36K decks
16%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.25K decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.08K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion960 decks6.36K decks
15%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion808 decks6.36K decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion779 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion697 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion661 decks6.36K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion623 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion600 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.3%inclusion525 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.2%inclusion523 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion424 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion400 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
26%inclusion1.63K decks6.36K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion667 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion559 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.5%inclusion478 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.8%inclusion370 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.56K decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.36K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.30K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.36K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion499 decks3.28K decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion691 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion258 decks2.46K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion585 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.2%inclusion393 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.6%inclusion356 decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.2%inclusion328 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.1%inclusion323 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion5.84K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion5.64K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.16K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion3.91K decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.17K decks6.36K decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion2.71K decks6.36K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion1.70K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.04K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion847 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion724 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion644 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion617 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.4%inclusion600 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.7%inclusion551 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.6%inclusion547 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
8.5%inclusion543 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
8.1%inclusion512 decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.5%inclusion475 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.9%inclusion442 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion392 decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.5%inclusion349 decks6.36K decks
-4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.4%inclusion90 decks1.67K decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.25K decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.23K decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion5.39K decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion3.97K decks6.36K decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion3.67K decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.16K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion2.84K decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.69K decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion2.64K decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.61K decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.27K decks6.36K decks
-5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.19K decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion2.02K decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion1.99K decks6.36K decks
-8%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion1.86K decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.67K decks6.36K decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.51K decks6.36K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.47K decks6.36K decks
-1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.36K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.28K decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion841 decks4.23K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.10K decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion969 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
15%inclusion948 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion922 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Polluted Delta
14%inclusion891 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion874 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion851 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion846 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion826 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion759 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion745 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion742 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion685 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion681 decks6.36K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion671 decks6.36K decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion652 decks6.36K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion608 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion603 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
9.0%inclusion574 decks6.36K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.8%inclusion557 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion476 decks6.36K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.0%inclusion447 decks6.36K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.0%inclusion383 decks6.36K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion371 decks6.36K decks
1%synergy