Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized Burn

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
Skycoach Waypoint
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Diary of Dreams
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Resonating Lute
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
81%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
68%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
66%synergy
Firebrand Archer
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
63%synergy
Electrostatic Field
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Lightning Bolt
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
54%synergy
Guttersnipe
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Flame Rift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Negate
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ionize
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
End the Festivities
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Curiosity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Tandem Lookout
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Mocking Sprite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Body of Knowledge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sawblade Scamp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Unruly Catapult
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Stormscale Scion
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Dragonfly Swarm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Combustion Man
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Mysidian Elder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Dragonstorm Forecaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spear Spewer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Myojin of Roaring Blades
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Pol Jamaar, Illusionist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Geyser Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Naru Meha, Master Wizard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enigma Drake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Silver Myr
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Shock
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Seething Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Opt
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Burst Lightning
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Prismari Command
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Electrodominance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Unsummon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Strike
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Electrolyze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Steam Augury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Silumgar's Scorn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Refute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Dissolve
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dive Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fury Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reiterate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Spell Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sudden Setback
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Play with Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Reality Shift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Turnabout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Foil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Counterflux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Flick a Coin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reroute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Grab the Prize
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Grapeshot
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Inner Fire
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Slagstorm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Confluence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plasma Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Wildfire Howl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Epic Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blue Sun's Twilight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Spiraling Embers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Lava Spike
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Recall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of the Swine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Temporal Mastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Plea for Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Flame Slash
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Personal Tutor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Earthquake
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Strike It Rich
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Skewer the Critics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Dragonstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Compulsive Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Cosmic Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sentinel Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winter Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Venser's Journal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Back to Basics
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Witness Protection
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Ophidian Eye
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fated Firepower
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Manabarbs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Unquenchable Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Intruder Alarm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Parallel Thoughts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Pyrostatic Pillar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Seismic Assault
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Melee
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Chandra Ablaze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Arcane Strategist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Memory Adept
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Saheeli Rai
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chandra, Flame's Catalyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Mirror Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, the Mind Sculptor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Teferi, Master of Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace, Ingenious Mind-Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Remote Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Forgotten Cave
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Arid Archway
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystifying Maze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Locket
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-19%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-24%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Silundi Vision
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-21%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy