Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #339
42decks
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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
76%inclusion32 decks42 decks
67%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Boltwave
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Firebrand Archer
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Flame Rift
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
44%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
39%synergy
Slagstorm
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Curiosity
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Coruscation Mage
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Grab the Prize
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-22%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Electrostatic Field
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Archmage of Runes
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Body of Knowledge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Stormscale Scion
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Sprite Dragon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Dragonmaster Outcast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Transcendent Dragon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dragonspeaker Shaman
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Frantic Search
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Strike
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Ionize
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Shock
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Aetherize
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Burst Lightning
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Charm
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Cancel
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Refute
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Electrodominance
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Play with Fire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Seething Song
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Unsummon
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Snap
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Traumatic Critique
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Brush Off
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Essence Scatter
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Time Stop
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Comet Storm
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Electrolyze
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Flick a Coin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Retort
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Faithless Looting
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Geyser
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Preordain
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Skewer the Critics
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Chain Reaction
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Stock Up
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-18%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-7%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Sizzle
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Serum Visions
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Plasma Bolt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Procrastinate
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Flow State
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-6%synergy
Rapturous Moment
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Diary of Dreams
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Crucible of Fire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Firemind's Research
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dracogenesis
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Restless Spire
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Great Hall of the Biblioplex
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
29%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-28%synergy
Fire Diamond
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion42 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
-19%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-21%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Steam Vents
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Airship Engine Room
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Thriving Isle
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
TCRI Building
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Coastal Peak
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-4%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-12%synergy
Turbulent Springs
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
-13%synergy