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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MTGStocks
Thor, God of Thunder
1.7%inclusion6 decks350 decks
-0%synergy
Hawkeye's Bow
1.4%inclusion4 decks281 decks
0%synergy
Hawkeye, Young Avenger
1.4%inclusion4 decks281 decks
1%synergy
The Vision and Scarlet Witch
1.1%inclusion3 decks281 decks
-1%synergy
Hex Magic
1.0%inclusion3 decks306 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion5.04K decks7.32K decks
62%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.75K decks7.43K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion3.80K decks7.43K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.79K decks7.43K decks
44%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion3.80K decks7.43K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
66%inclusion4.93K decks7.43K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion4.47K decks7.43K decks
41%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
49%inclusion3.66K decks7.43K decks
39%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.81K decks7.43K decks
38%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.95K decks7.43K decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion4.26K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion4.17K decks7.43K decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion4.11K decks7.43K decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.42K decks7.43K decks
18%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion3.18K decks7.43K decks
22%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion3.13K decks7.43K decks
30%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion3.10K decks7.43K decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion3.10K decks7.43K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion3.04K decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion3.01K decks7.39K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
38%inclusion2.85K decks7.43K decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion2.17K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2.12K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
27%inclusion2.04K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion1.73K decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1.30K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion1.12K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion987 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.97K decks7.43K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.71K decks7.43K decks
14%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.43K decks7.43K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion2.34K decks7.43K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2.14K decks7.43K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion2.09K decks7.43K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion2.06K decks7.43K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.85K decks7.43K decks
22%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
25%inclusion906 decks3.69K decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.69K decks7.43K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.61K decks7.43K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.50K decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion1.40K decks7.43K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.19K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion180 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion417 decks2.75K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.11K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.10K decks7.43K decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.43K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.43K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion1.03K decks7.43K decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion306 decks2.30K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion249 decks1.88K decks
0%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion959 decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion940 decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion928 decks7.43K decks
-9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion857 decks7.43K decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion833 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion820 decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion806 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion803 decks7.43K decks
9%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
11%inclusion122 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion794 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion768 decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion731 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion723 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion693 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.0%inclusion666 decks7.39K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion654 decks7.37K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.6%inclusion379 decks4.40K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.5%inclusion632 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.7%inclusion574 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.7%inclusion562 decks7.34K decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion562 decks7.43K decks
-7%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.3%inclusion83 decks1.13K decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.1%inclusion531 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.1%inclusion528 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.1%inclusion526 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion522 decks7.43K decks
-9%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.99K decks7.43K decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.64K decks7.43K decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.59K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.45K decks7.43K decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.36K decks7.43K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
31%inclusion2.32K decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
30%inclusion2.23K decks7.43K decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2.19K decks7.43K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion1.95K decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.94K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.93K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.91K decks7.43K decks
23%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.70K decks7.43K decks
12%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.70K decks7.43K decks
-5%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.58K decks7.43K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.57K decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.50K decks7.43K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.45K decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
19%inclusion1.45K decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.37K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion1.36K decks7.43K decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.28K decks7.43K decks
-0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.26K decks7.43K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion1.19K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.18K decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion1.13K decks7.43K decks
13%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.42K decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion162 decks1.13K decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion999 decks7.43K decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion992 decks7.43K decks
12%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion988 decks7.43K decks
-12%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion984 decks7.43K decks
-9%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion149 decks1.13K decks
-4%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion969 decks7.43K decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion952 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion926 decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion870 decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion824 decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion807 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion747 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion733 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion714 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion696 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
9.3%inclusion693 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion680 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Think Twice
9.0%inclusion671 decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion653 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.4%inclusion628 decks7.43K decks
-0%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.2%inclusion612 decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.62K decks7.43K decks
12%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion2.35K decks7.43K decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.35K decks7.43K decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion2.23K decks7.43K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion2.15K decks7.43K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2.15K decks7.43K decks
-8%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion2.04K decks7.43K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion1.72K decks7.43K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
23%inclusion1.69K decks7.43K decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.62K decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.61K decks7.43K decks
-10%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.48K decks7.43K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.43K decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.43K decks
-5%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.08K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion1.06K decks7.43K decks
-11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion1.02K decks7.43K decks
-7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion917 decks7.43K decks
-12%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion876 decks7.43K decks
11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion797 decks7.43K decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion749 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion100 decks1.10K decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.4%inclusion623 decks7.43K decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.3%inclusion619 decks7.43K decks
-4%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion611 decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Cave-In
8.1%inclusion605 decks7.43K decks
8%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.4%inclusion551 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion544 decks7.43K decks
-5%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion539 decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.0%inclusion522 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.3%inclusion471 decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.3%inclusion197 decks3.13K decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.7%inclusion424 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.5%inclusion408 decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.42K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.32K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
16%inclusion1.22K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion797 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion737 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion512 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion495 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.54K decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.77K decks7.43K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion1.56K decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion1.30K decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion1.29K decks7.43K decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1.26K decks7.32K decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.43K decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion902 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion882 decks7.43K decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion808 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion790 decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion713 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion665 decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.9%inclusion588 decks7.43K decks
0%synergy
Manabarbs
7.7%inclusion575 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Witness Protection
6.6%inclusion488 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion453 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.85K decks7.43K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion757 decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion644 decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion541 decks7.43K decks
-0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.6%inclusion413 decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion4.18K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.59K decks7.43K decks
-5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
19%inclusion1.42K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.41K decks7.43K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion689 decks4.40K decks
-0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion415 decks3.60K decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion736 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.9%inclusion663 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion431 decks7.43K decks
-0%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.4%inclusion401 decks7.43K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion398 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.80K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.55K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.81K decks7.43K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion4.46K decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.70K decks7.43K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion3.09K decks7.43K decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
28%inclusion317 decks1.14K decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.94K decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.31K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.20K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion921 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
11%inclusion849 decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion760 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
9.4%inclusion101 decks1.07K decks
-0%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.9%inclusion663 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion643 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion642 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.6%inclusion247 decks2.88K decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion626 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.0%inclusion595 decks7.43K decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.5%inclusion558 decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion541 decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion468 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.9%inclusion439 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.2%inclusion389 decks7.43K decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion7.31K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion7.29K decks7.43K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion6.28K decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion4.65K decks7.43K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion4.28K decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.73K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion3.21K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
43%inclusion3.17K decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion3.17K decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion3.09K decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.65K decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.50K decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.37K decks7.43K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion2.31K decks7.43K decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion2.09K decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion1.89K decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.78K decks7.43K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion1.75K decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.66K decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion1.59K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion1.58K decks7.43K decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion1.10K decks5.33K decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.45K decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.25K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.43K decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.09K decks7.43K decks
-0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1.07K decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion1.03K decks7.43K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion970 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion955 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion924 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
12%inclusion911 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion823 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion810 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion800 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion772 decks7.43K decks
-4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion759 decks7.43K decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion740 decks7.43K decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion114 decks1.15K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion723 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.5%inclusion703 decks7.43K decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.3%inclusion693 decks7.43K decks
2%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion644 decks7.43K decks
-0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.3%inclusion618 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.7%inclusion89 decks1.15K decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion570 decks7.43K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.7%inclusion499 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion432 decks7.43K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.7%inclusion426 decks7.43K decks
1%synergy
Spectacle Summit
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.15K decks
-3%synergy