Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive 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
Boltwave
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
57%synergy
Flame Rift
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
45%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
39%synergy
Slagstorm
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
37%synergy
Price of Progress
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
35%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Firebrand Archer
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Coruscation Mage
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
48%inclusion29 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Negate
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Electrostatic Field
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Urabrask
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Archmage of Runes
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Galazeth Prismari
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Spear Spewer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Astral Dragon
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Marang River Regent
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Summit Sentinel
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utvara Hellkite
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
24%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-16%synergy
Seething Song
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ionize
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Mana Drain
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Big Score
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Opt
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Bolt Bend
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Gut Shot
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Reality Shift
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Lightning Strike
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Grab the Prize
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
32%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
28%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Dragon's Approach
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Grapeshot
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mind Bomb
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Cave-In
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Boulder Dash
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Stock Up
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Windfall
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-18%synergy
Sleight of Hand
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Lava Spike
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Seize the Spoils
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Serum Visions
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Forked Bolt
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Sozin's Comet
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Zuko's Offense
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Thrumming Stone
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Isochron Scepter
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Ivory Tower
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Descent into Avernus
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Inscription
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Curiosity
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Roiling Vortex
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Manabarbs
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Collective Inferno
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Pyrohemia
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Dragon Tempest
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Furnace of Rath
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Resonating Lute
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion60 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Island
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion53 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Training Center
69%inclusion42 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
61%inclusion37 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Scalding Tarn
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Island
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Wooded Foothills
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Turbulent Springs
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Airship Engine Room
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy