Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #338
41decks
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
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
11%synergy
Brush Off
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
17%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
66%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
56%synergy
Boltwave
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Firebrand Archer
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Guttersnipe
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Flame Rift
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Slagstorm
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Negate
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Coruscation Mage
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Curiosity
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Electrostatic Field
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Body of Knowledge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Young Pyromancer
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Haughty Djinn
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Unruly Catapult
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Scourge of the Throne
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Inferno Titan
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Spear Spewer
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Opt
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Brainstorm
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Lightning Strike
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Shock
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Burst Lightning
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Aetherize
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Desperate Ritual
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Seething Song
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Unsummon
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Counterflux
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Snap
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Play with Fire
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Spell Pierce
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Cancel
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fractal Anomaly
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Essence Scatter
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Run Away Together
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Time Stop
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Comet Storm
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Think Twice
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Electrolyze
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Slick Sequence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Inner Fire
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Faithless Looting
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Grapeshot
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Geyser
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-13%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Skewer the Critics
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
End the Festivities
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Lava Spike
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Stock Up
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Spiraling Embers
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Lunar Insight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-7%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Sizzle
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Plasma Bolt
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Wisdom of Ages
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-4%synergy
Procrastinate
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Diary of Dreams
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Cori-Steel Cutter
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Witness Protection
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Artist's Talent
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Breaching Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Ral Zarek
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Field of Ruin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Terrain Generator
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Skycoach Waypoint
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-24%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
11%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Firemind Vessel
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Myriad Landscape
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-27%synergy
Fiery Islet
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
-34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Airship Engine Room
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.1%inclusion2 decks39 decks
-17%synergy