Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Combo

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
28%inclusion11 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
76%inclusion142 decks188 decks
69%synergy
Flame Rift
58%inclusion111 decks191 decks
57%synergy
Firebrand Archer
66%inclusion126 decks191 decks
54%synergy
Coruscation Mage
69%inclusion132 decks191 decks
49%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion106 decks191 decks
48%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
58%inclusion111 decks191 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
75%inclusion144 decks191 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
73%inclusion140 decks191 decks
46%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion105 decks191 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion119 decks191 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
An Offer You Can't Refuse
59%inclusion112 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion107 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
55%inclusion106 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
52%inclusion100 decks191 decks
28%synergy
Seething Song
47%inclusion89 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Inscription
45%inclusion86 decks191 decks
35%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion83 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
42%inclusion81 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion78 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
40%inclusion77 decks191 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
50%inclusion95 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
41%inclusion78 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion77 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion74 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
39%inclusion74 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion60 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Force of Will
31%inclusion60 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Underworld Breach
29%inclusion56 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion50 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
38%inclusion73 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
34%inclusion40 decks119 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
34%inclusion64 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion62 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion58 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
30%inclusion57 decks188 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion55 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion53 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Urabrask
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion42 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
-17%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion12 decks75 decks
12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
8%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
9%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.0%inclusion15 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Spellskite
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Plunderer
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Price of Progress
38%inclusion72 decks191 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion70 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion69 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion67 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Negate
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion63 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
28%inclusion54 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Ionize
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Opt
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
21%inclusion40 decks191 decks
20%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
-8%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Pyroblast
19%inclusion36 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
-7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
-12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
37%inclusion70 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Ponder
36%inclusion69 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion58 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion58 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion57 decks191 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
26%inclusion49 decks191 decks
23%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion47 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion44 decks191 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
-10%synergy
Inner Fire
18%inclusion34 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
-11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion29 decks191 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Mind Bomb
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Past in Flames
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
-8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion21 decks191 decks
-13%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Serum Visions
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Step Through
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.2%inclusion8 decks129 decks
0%synergy
Stock Up
5.9%inclusion9 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
Twinflame
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion59 decks191 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
37%inclusion70 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion26 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Roiling Vortex
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion24 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion20 decks188 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion17 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Omniscience
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
24%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion121 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion38 decks129 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
26%inclusion50 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Gorge
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion14 decks114 decks
3%synergy
Emergence Zone
10%inclusion20 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion181 decks191 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion176 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
70%inclusion133 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion129 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
57%inclusion108 decks191 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion93 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Lotus Petal
33%inclusion63 decks191 decks
19%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion50 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
25%inclusion48 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Mox Opal
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion22 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion16 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.8%inclusion11 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.2%inclusion10 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
98%inclusion187 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion185 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion174 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion128 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion128 decks191 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
61%inclusion116 decks191 decks
-6%synergy
Training Center
54%inclusion104 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion91 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion90 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion80 decks191 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
42%inclusion80 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion79 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion72 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion68 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion65 decks191 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion60 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion59 decks191 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion54 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
27%inclusion52 decks191 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion46 decks191 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
24%inclusion45 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion36 decks153 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion43 decks191 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
21%inclusion41 decks191 decks
14%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion39 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion38 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion37 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion35 decks191 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion33 decks191 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion32 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion31 decks191 decks
9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion30 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion28 decks191 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion27 decks191 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion25 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion23 decks191 decks
3%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion19 decks191 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion18 decks191 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.9%inclusion15 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
7.3%inclusion14 decks191 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
6.8%inclusion13 decks191 decks
5%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
2%synergy