Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized

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
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Flashback
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion10 decks81 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
80%inclusion329 decks413 decks
73%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion234 decks413 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion247 decks413 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
62%inclusion256 decks413 decks
50%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion297 decks413 decks
45%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion260 decks413 decks
43%synergy
Lightning Bolt
71%inclusion295 decks413 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion217 decks413 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
51%inclusion210 decks413 decks
41%synergy
Guttersnipe
65%inclusion268 decks413 decks
39%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion260 decks413 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion256 decks413 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion229 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion219 decks413 decks
33%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion196 decks413 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion195 decks413 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion192 decks413 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion187 decks413 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion183 decks413 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion179 decks413 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
64%inclusion266 decks413 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion242 decks413 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion226 decks413 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
51%inclusion212 decks413 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
48%inclusion199 decks413 decks
26%synergy
Force of Will
38%inclusion155 decks413 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion132 decks413 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion132 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
30%inclusion124 decks413 decks
17%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion111 decks413 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Vivi Ornitier
42%inclusion122 decks290 decks
30%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion169 decks413 decks
25%synergy
Electrostatic Field
40%inclusion166 decks413 decks
27%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
39%inclusion160 decks413 decks
35%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion146 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion142 decks413 decks
26%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion137 decks413 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion128 decks413 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion114 decks413 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion112 decks413 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion111 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion104 decks413 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion94 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion93 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion90 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion82 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
19%inclusion27 decks145 decks
6%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion74 decks413 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion74 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion36 decks207 decks
8%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion71 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
17%inclusion69 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion68 decks413 decks
-18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion67 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion59 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion53 decks413 decks
5%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion53 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
13%inclusion52 decks413 decks
-8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
12%inclusion22 decks177 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion50 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion48 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion47 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Tandem Lookout
11%inclusion46 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion45 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion44 decks413 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion43 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion42 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion40 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
9.4%inclusion39 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.0%inclusion37 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.7%inclusion36 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.5%inclusion35 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion34 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion33 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.0%inclusion33 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.0%inclusion33 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.5%inclusion31 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Spellskite
7.3%inclusion30 decks413 decks
2%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.1%inclusion24 decks337 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion165 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion153 decks413 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion146 decks413 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion146 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion141 decks413 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion124 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion124 decks413 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion120 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion120 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion114 decks413 decks
18%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion102 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Flusterstorm
24%inclusion101 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion100 decks413 decks
21%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion94 decks413 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion93 decks413 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
21%inclusion87 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
20%inclusion83 decks413 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion71 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion70 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion70 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion69 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion66 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
15%inclusion64 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion64 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion59 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion55 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion54 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion54 decks413 decks
-5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion52 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion48 decks413 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
11%inclusion47 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion47 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion45 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion45 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion23 decks214 decks
5%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion44 decks413 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Strike
11%inclusion44 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion42 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion41 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion41 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion40 decks413 decks
-15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion39 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.4%inclusion39 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Gut Shot
9.2%inclusion38 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.7%inclusion36 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.5%inclusion35 decks413 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.2%inclusion34 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
7.7%inclusion32 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
7.3%inclusion30 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion163 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion141 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion138 decks413 decks
-4%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion124 decks413 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion121 decks413 decks
27%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion119 decks413 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion114 decks413 decks
2%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion103 decks413 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
23%inclusion97 decks413 decks
22%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion95 decks413 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion90 decks413 decks
-12%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
20%inclusion83 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion82 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion79 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion75 decks413 decks
-8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion64 decks413 decks
15%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion63 decks413 decks
-5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion49 decks413 decks
-12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion44 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
10%inclusion43 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion42 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion41 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion41 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion40 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
9.4%inclusion39 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
8.5%inclusion35 decks413 decks
-9%synergy
Lava Spike
7.7%inclusion32 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.3%inclusion30 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.8%inclusion28 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.5%inclusion27 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.5%inclusion27 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.1%inclusion25 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion24 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion138 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion109 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion86 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion61 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.2%inclusion34 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.5%inclusion31 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.3%inclusion30 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
40%inclusion164 decks413 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion139 decks413 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion82 decks413 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion79 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
18%inclusion74 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion66 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion62 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion54 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion51 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion44 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion44 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.4%inclusion39 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.0%inclusion37 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.5%inclusion31 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Witness Protection
6.1%inclusion25 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion24 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.6%inclusion23 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion131 decks413 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion47 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.0%inclusion33 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.8%inclusion28 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion269 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
29%inclusion97 decks337 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion117 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion98 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
23%inclusion93 decks413 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion80 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion37 decks282 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion36 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion27 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.8%inclusion24 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion23 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion21 decks413 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion394 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion373 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion263 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion248 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion215 decks413 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion169 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion139 decks413 decks
20%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion110 decks413 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion96 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion69 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion67 decks413 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion61 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion55 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion51 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion47 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion36 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.7%inclusion36 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion35 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.8%inclusion28 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.3%inclusion23 decks365 decks
6%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.3%inclusion26 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion23 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion402 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion402 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion380 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
69%inclusion283 decks413 decks
20%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion277 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion274 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion253 decks413 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion216 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
50%inclusion207 decks413 decks
19%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion190 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion176 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion147 decks413 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Islet
35%inclusion146 decks413 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
35%inclusion145 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
34%inclusion134 decks397 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion129 decks413 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion127 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion120 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion116 decks413 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion112 decks413 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion95 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion91 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion86 decks413 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion85 decks413 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion79 decks413 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion78 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion77 decks413 decks
8%synergy
Misty Rainforest
16%inclusion67 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion67 decks413 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion67 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
15%inclusion64 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion63 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion61 decks413 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion56 decks413 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion54 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion54 decks413 decks
4%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion54 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion53 decks413 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion49 decks413 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion47 decks413 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion46 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion46 decks413 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion41 decks413 decks
1%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
-9%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion27 decks413 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.8%inclusion24 decks413 decks
-3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.1%inclusion21 decks413 decks
3%synergy