Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Firebrand Archer
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Guttersnipe
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Coruscation Mage
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Boltwave
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Electrostatic Field
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Fiery Inscription
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Flame Rift
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Ionize
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Bolt
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
38%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Laboratory Maniac
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Young Pyromancer
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Zaffai and the Tempests
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dragonologist
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Third Path Iconoclast
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
7%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lathliss, Dragon Queen
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Vnwxt, Verbose Host
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonized Trio
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Shock
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Prismari Command
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Strike
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Arcane Denial
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Pongify
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Consider
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Burst Lightning
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Refute
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Price of Progress
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Snap
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Fallout
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Slick Sequence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Counterflux
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Divergent Equation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Brush Off
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Play with Fire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Slagstorm
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Grab the Prize
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
End the Festivities
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Dragon's Approach
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Master the Way
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Strike It Rich
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Stock Up
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Lava Spike
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Spoils
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Flow State
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Plasma Bolt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Conflagrate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Abstract Performance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Furygale Flocking
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Steal the Show
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Artistic Process
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Mathemagics
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Boulder Dash
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Basilisk Collar
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Elixir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Aether Syphon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Karsus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-6%synergy
Halimar Depths
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Firemind Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Keyrune
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Weather Maker
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion35 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
36%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Coastal Peak
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Spectacle Summit
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-0%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Demolition Field
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Jwari Disruption
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-24%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-35%synergy
TCRI Building
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy