Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive Core 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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Boltwave
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
77%synergy
Descent into Avernus
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
55%synergy
Coruscation Mage
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
42%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
46%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Field
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
37%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Urabrask
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
42%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Young Pyromancer
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Spellskite
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
28%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Summit Sentinel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ormos, Archive Keeper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Corridor Monitor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Marang River Regent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Tectonic Giant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Seacoast Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Murmuring Phantasm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Living Conundrum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Balefire Dragon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Moat Piranhas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Toothy, Imaginary Friend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Oneirophage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Caelorna, Coral Tyrant
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Panicked Altisaur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Firestorm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Seething Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Ionize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Pongify
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Mental Misstep
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Run Away Together
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Cyber Conversion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stubborn Denial
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Essence Scatter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Siege Smash
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Reality Shift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Opt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Twincast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Rewind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Unwind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Evacuation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Rift
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Slagstorm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Grab the Prize
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Mana Geyser
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-4%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Inner Fire
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Master the Way
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Strike It Rich
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Grapeshot
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mind Bomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Boulder Dash
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Delete
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rain of Embers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Infernal Plunge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Breath of Darigaaz
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Spiraling Embers
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Seismic Rupture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-15%synergy
Dragon's Approach
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Step Between Worlds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Banefire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Roil Eruption
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
You've Been Caught Stealing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
By Force
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cave-In
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Day's Undoing
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Turbulent Dreams
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Steam Blast
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Hammer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flamebreak
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Structural Distortion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Timetwister
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Detonate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ivory Tower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Isochron Scepter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Curiosity
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Roiling Vortex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mass Hysteria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Pyrohemia
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Quest for Ancient Secrets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Repercussion
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flamekin Village
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Arena of Glory
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Dwarven Mine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cactus Preserve
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Gilded Lotus
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
27%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Honored Heirloom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Fire Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prismatic Lens
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lands
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
40%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
61%synergy
Thundering Falls
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Training Center
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
41%synergy
Command Tower
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
43%synergy
Sink into Stupor
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Island
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
18%synergy
Turbulent Springs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Horizon of Progress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Airship Engine Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy