Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Core

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
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
67%inclusion402 decks598 decks
60%synergy
Firebrand Archer
66%inclusion400 decks608 decks
53%synergy
Flame Rift
49%inclusion298 decks608 decks
48%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion300 decks603 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
70%inclusion424 decks608 decks
44%synergy
Slagstorm
41%inclusion251 decks608 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
45%inclusion276 decks608 decks
36%synergy
Coruscation Mage
56%inclusion340 decks608 decks
36%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion225 decks608 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Confluence
36%inclusion217 decks608 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion367 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
58%inclusion351 decks608 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion334 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Negate
52%inclusion316 decks608 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
48%inclusion290 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion284 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion282 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion254 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion253 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
41%inclusion251 decks608 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion248 decks608 decks
32%synergy
Electrostatic Field
39%inclusion239 decks608 decks
26%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
39%inclusion237 decks608 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion228 decks608 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion206 decks608 decks
26%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
34%inclusion205 decks608 decks
27%synergy
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion199 decks608 decks
20%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
23%inclusion140 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion130 decks608 decks
-14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
21%inclusion126 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
20%inclusion124 decks608 decks
18%synergy
Unruly Catapult
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion96 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
15%inclusion94 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
15%inclusion91 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion90 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
15%inclusion89 decks608 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion88 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion86 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
14%inclusion83 decks600 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion78 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
8%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
12%inclusion72 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion68 decks603 decks
9%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
11%inclusion23 decks207 decks
-1%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion66 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion66 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion64 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion64 decks608 decks
9%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion63 decks602 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion63 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion61 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion61 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
10%inclusion58 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion58 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Homunculus Horde
8.3%inclusion50 decks603 decks
6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.4%inclusion45 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.4%inclusion45 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
7.4%inclusion45 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
7.4%inclusion10 decks136 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Abrade
36%inclusion216 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Opt
34%inclusion209 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion208 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion196 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion195 decks608 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion191 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion186 decks608 decks
-13%synergy
Shock
28%inclusion173 decks608 decks
25%synergy
Burst Lightning
26%inclusion160 decks608 decks
25%synergy
Refute
24%inclusion148 decks606 decks
20%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion147 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion138 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion134 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
22%inclusion133 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Price of Progress
20%inclusion124 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion114 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Strike
18%inclusion110 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion108 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
18%inclusion107 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion101 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion99 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion94 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion92 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Think Twice
15%inclusion90 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion89 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion82 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion80 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion65 decks608 decks
-12%synergy
Dispel
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion58 decks608 decks
-12%synergy
Desperate Ritual
9.2%inclusion56 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.9%inclusion54 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
8.6%inclusion52 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Firestorm
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.7%inclusion47 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Electrodominance
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Gut Shot
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Shore Up
6.4%inclusion39 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.3%inclusion9 decks144 decks
0%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
6.2%inclusion37 decks597 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Unsummon
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion235 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion163 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion159 decks608 decks
7%synergy
End the Festivities
26%inclusion157 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
26%inclusion157 decks608 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion153 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
24%inclusion148 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion145 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion106 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion100 decks608 decks
-9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
14%inclusion88 decks608 decks
14%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion87 decks608 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
14%inclusion85 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion85 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Serum Visions
12%inclusion71 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Bomb
11%inclusion67 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion63 decks608 decks
-15%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion16 decks156 decks
10%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion62 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Chain Lightning
10%inclusion59 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.6%inclusion52 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.6%inclusion52 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Lava Spike
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Incinerating Blast
6.5%inclusion38 decks585 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.3%inclusion38 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Past in Flames
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Sizzle
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.3%inclusion32 decks608 decks
-16%synergy
Seize the Spoils
5.3%inclusion32 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Finale of Revelation
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
29%inclusion178 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion159 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion92 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion78 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
28%inclusion168 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
27%inclusion162 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
20%inclusion121 decks608 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
19%inclusion115 decks598 decks
14%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion110 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion85 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion72 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion71 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion69 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
11%inclusion66 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion65 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.2%inclusion50 decks608 decks
6%synergy
Manabarbs
6.9%inclusion42 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.4%inclusion39 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.7%inclusion53 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.2%inclusion44 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.6%inclusion40 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
53%inclusion320 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion126 decks608 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion88 decks608 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion76 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion21 decks199 decks
2%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion46 decks608 decks
-6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.4%inclusion20 decks271 decks
-8%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.1%inclusion37 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Restless Spire
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion527 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion520 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion375 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion308 decks608 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
48%inclusion289 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion206 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion199 decks608 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion146 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion119 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion114 decks608 decks
11%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion95 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
13%inclusion82 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion75 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion65 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion52 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion43 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Archive
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.3%inclusion32 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion605 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion604 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion485 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
59%inclusion361 decks608 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion312 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion304 decks608 decks
10%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion275 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion243 decks608 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion229 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion210 decks608 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion205 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion198 decks608 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion187 decks608 decks
-11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion179 decks608 decks
22%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion174 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
21%inclusion127 decks608 decks
12%synergy
Steam Vents
20%inclusion122 decks608 decks
-29%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion121 decks608 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion118 decks608 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion113 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
18%inclusion107 decks608 decks
-25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion100 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion88 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion73 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
11%inclusion69 decks608 decks
-13%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion69 decks608 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion66 decks608 decks
-2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
9.4%inclusion57 decks608 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
9.0%inclusion55 decks608 decks
-22%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.9%inclusion33 decks370 decks
-13%synergy
Coastal Peak
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
-1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.1%inclusion49 decks608 decks
0%synergy
Highland Lake
6.7%inclusion41 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.8%inclusion35 decks608 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.6%inclusion34 decks608 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
5.4%inclusion33 decks608 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Spectacle Summit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.1%inclusion31 decks608 decks
2%synergy