Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Burn

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
Flashback
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Turbulent Springs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
90%inclusion78 decks87 decks
83%synergy
Flame Rift
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
81%synergy
Price of Progress
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
80%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Coruscation Mage
88%inclusion78 decks89 decks
68%synergy
Firebrand Archer
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Deflecting Swat
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
63%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
62%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
76%inclusion68 decks89 decks
61%synergy
Force of Negation
69%inclusion61 decks89 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Swan Song
78%inclusion69 decks89 decks
56%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Seething Song
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Mystic Remora
70%inclusion62 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Flusterstorm
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Guttersnipe
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion77 decks89 decks
76%synergy
Jeska's Will
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion76 decks89 decks
64%synergy
Force of Will
83%inclusion74 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Mana Vault
82%inclusion73 decks89 decks
73%synergy
Chrome Mox
81%inclusion72 decks89 decks
71%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion71 decks89 decks
56%synergy
Mox Diamond
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
66%synergy
Mystical Tutor
72%inclusion64 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Underworld Breach
66%inclusion59 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Razorkin Needlehead
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
53%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
44%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Electrostatic Field
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
42%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Urabrask
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
34%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
37%inclusion33 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
35%inclusion31 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
23%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
29%inclusion25 decks87 decks
25%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Spellseeker
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Viper
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Spellskite
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-25%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
________ Goblin
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Generous Plunderer
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Eidolon of the Great Revel
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Magebane Lizard
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Archmage of Runes
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Instants
Cyclonic Rift
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
57%inclusion51 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Pact of Negation
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Mental Misstep
48%inclusion43 decks89 decks
40%synergy
Brain Freeze
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Firestorm
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Desperate Ritual
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
40%inclusion36 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
26%synergy
Pyroblast
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Flare of Duplication
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
24%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion24 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Frantic Search
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Gut Shot
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Misdirection
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-27%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
-21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Dispel
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Final Fortune
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Commandeer
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Negate
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-23%synergy
Snapback
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Daze
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-11%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Retraction Helix
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Submerge
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Gamble
63%inclusion56 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Rite of Flame
61%inclusion54 decks89 decks
51%synergy
End the Festivities
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Grapeshot
47%inclusion42 decks89 decks
28%synergy
Cave-In
45%inclusion40 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Mind Bomb
39%inclusion35 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
33%synergy
Grab the Prize
34%inclusion30 decks89 decks
31%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
25%synergy
Blasphemous Act
29%inclusion26 decks89 decks
-9%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion18 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-20%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Acidic Soil
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Strike It Rich
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
-17%synergy
Slagstorm
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Molten Duplication
15%inclusion13 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Twinflame
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Incinerating Blast
6.0%inclusion5 decks84 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion11 decks89 decks
-16%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Cursed Totem
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Curiosity
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Roiling Vortex
19%inclusion17 decks89 decks
18%synergy
Copy Artifact
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Manabarbs
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Cool but Rude
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyrohemia
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion21 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
73%inclusion65 decks89 decks
55%synergy
Urza's Saga
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Reliquary Tower
43%inclusion38 decks89 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Shivan Gorge
33%inclusion29 decks89 decks
29%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion20 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
City of Traitors
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Seat of the Synod
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Great Furnace
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Crystal Vein
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion89 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
89%inclusion79 decks89 decks
35%synergy
Lotus Petal
75%inclusion67 decks89 decks
62%synergy
Fellwar Stone
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
7%synergy
Grim Monolith
54%inclusion48 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Mox Opal
52%inclusion46 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
49%inclusion44 decks89 decks
44%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion32 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
-8%synergy
Mox Jasper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-1%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Scalding Tarn
98%inclusion87 decks89 decks
67%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion86 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Steam Vents
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Training Center
94%inclusion84 decks89 decks
52%synergy
Island
93%inclusion83 decks89 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
92%inclusion82 decks89 decks
-5%synergy
Volcanic Island
90%inclusion80 decks89 decks
74%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion63 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
65%inclusion58 decks89 decks
39%synergy
Thundering Falls
64%inclusion57 decks89 decks
43%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
51%synergy
Mana Confluence
62%inclusion55 decks89 decks
54%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
60%inclusion53 decks89 decks
50%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Arid Mesa
58%inclusion52 decks89 decks
49%synergy
Misty Rainforest
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
46%synergy
Sulfur Falls
56%inclusion50 decks89 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
46%synergy
City of Brass
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
47%synergy
Sink into Stupor
55%inclusion49 decks89 decks
38%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
53%inclusion47 decks89 decks
45%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
46%inclusion41 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
42%inclusion37 decks89 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion34 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion15 decks43 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
31%inclusion28 decks89 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion25 decks89 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
26%inclusion23 decks89 decks
-18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion22 decks89 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion15 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
-12%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion10 decks89 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
10%inclusion9 decks89 decks
-30%synergy
Starting Town
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-32%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
-4%synergy