Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Core Burn

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Soul Immolation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
64%synergy
Firebrand Archer
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
59%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Coruscation Mage
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Guttersnipe
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Fiery Confluence
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Inscription
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Slagstorm
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Ionize
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lightning Bolt
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Negate
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Electrostatic Field
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Creatures
Kessig Flamebreather
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
31%inclusion5 decks16 decks
28%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Unruly Catapult
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Viper
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Tectonic Giant
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Urabrask
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Homunculus Horde
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gelectrode
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Shock
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Lightning Strike
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Price of Progress
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Refute
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Aetherize
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Flame of Anor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Slip Out the Back
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Burst Lightning
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Firestorm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Leak
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Run Away Together
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Play with Fire
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Archmage's Charm
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Delay
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Remand
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Incinerate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Evacuation
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcbond
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Mind Bomb
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
End the Festivities
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Dragon's Approach
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Spiraling Embers
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Master the Way
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Conflagrate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Earthquake
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mana Clash
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Fireball
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sulfuric Vortex
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Curiosity
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Manabarbs
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Spellshock
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Impact Tremors
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Fevered Visions
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Wizard Class
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Quicksilver Dagger
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Virtue of Courage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Repercussion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Jaya Ballard
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Gorge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Thought Vessel
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Gilded Lotus
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion42 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Steam Vents
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-23%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-35%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-25%synergy