Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded

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
Human Torch, Johnny Storm
3.2%inclusion2 decks62 decks
3%synergy
Thor, Guardian of Midgard
2.1%inclusion1 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Man, Web-Spinner
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Kid Loki
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Team Tactics
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
73%inclusion452 decks616 decks
67%synergy
Firebrand Archer
67%inclusion415 decks616 decks
55%synergy
Flame Rift
51%inclusion314 decks616 decks
50%synergy
Guttersnipe
73%inclusion451 decks616 decks
48%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
55%inclusion339 decks616 decks
48%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
55%inclusion340 decks616 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion387 decks616 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
67%inclusion413 decks616 decks
41%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion311 decks616 decks
40%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
43%inclusion266 decks616 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion418 decks616 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion398 decks616 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion355 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion348 decks616 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion287 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
45%inclusion279 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Electrostatic Field
44%inclusion274 decks616 decks
32%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion269 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion268 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
42%inclusion257 decks616 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion197 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion135 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion116 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion81 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.2%inclusion32 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion237 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion218 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
29%inclusion177 decks616 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion172 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion171 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion152 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
24%inclusion146 decks616 decks
21%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
22%inclusion102 decks462 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion133 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
21%inclusion131 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion123 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
20%inclusion122 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
17%inclusion103 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
17%inclusion26 decks157 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion58 decks360 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
16%inclusion50 decks311 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion98 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion96 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion91 decks616 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
13%inclusion79 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion30 decks248 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion69 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
11%inclusion17 decks155 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion60 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
6.7%inclusion10 decks150 decks
-1%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Young Pyromancer
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
40%inclusion245 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion236 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion235 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion226 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
34%inclusion209 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion201 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
29%inclusion176 decks616 decks
27%synergy
Abrade
28%inclusion172 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion166 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion160 decks616 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion154 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion139 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion132 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion130 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion126 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion124 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion121 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
19%inclusion30 decks155 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion114 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion112 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion110 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Consider
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion103 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Burst Lightning
16%inclusion99 decks616 decks
14%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion99 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Refute
15%inclusion95 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion94 decks616 decks
-10%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion93 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Flashback
15%inclusion23 decks155 decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion91 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
14%inclusion89 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion88 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Firestorm
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Charm
10%inclusion15 decks157 decks
-5%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.4%inclusion58 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Return the Favor
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Think Twice
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.1%inclusion50 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Gut Shot
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Dispel
7.6%inclusion47 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
7.3%inclusion11 decks150 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion247 decks616 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion211 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Slagstorm
34%inclusion207 decks616 decks
33%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion199 decks616 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion191 decks616 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
29%inclusion177 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
29%inclusion176 decks616 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion174 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion163 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion154 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
25%inclusion154 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Inner Fire
21%inclusion128 decks616 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion112 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion104 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion100 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Earthquake
14%inclusion84 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion74 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Dragon's Approach
12%inclusion73 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
12%inclusion72 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
0%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion61 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Flow State
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.4%inclusion52 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
8.0%inclusion48 decks602 decks
-0%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.3%inclusion45 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.1%inclusion44 decks616 decks
-6%synergy
Acidic Soil
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Cave-In
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Lava Spike
5.2%inclusion32 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.2%inclusion32 decks616 decks
-9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
41%inclusion253 decks616 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
35%inclusion216 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion209 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion109 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion68 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.0%inclusion31 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
36%inclusion221 decks616 decks
12%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
25%inclusion151 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion134 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion102 decks616 decks
15%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion98 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion86 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion85 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
13%inclusion77 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion69 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion67 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.3%inclusion51 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
7.5%inclusion46 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Manabarbs
6.7%inclusion41 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion146 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
7.8%inclusion48 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.0%inclusion37 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion380 decks616 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion145 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Gorge
21%inclusion129 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion80 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
15%inclusion67 decks456 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion63 decks616 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion53 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.0%inclusion49 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion577 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion556 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion411 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion369 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion344 decks616 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
37%inclusion225 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Resonating Lute
32%inclusion50 decks156 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion174 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion123 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion103 decks616 decks
8%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion80 decks616 decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion71 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion17 decks150 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
10%inclusion62 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.1%inclusion56 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
9.0%inclusion34 decks378 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
-7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion611 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Island
99%inclusion608 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion550 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion424 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion383 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion305 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion299 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion294 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion287 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion268 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion240 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion231 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion193 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
30%inclusion182 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
28%inclusion174 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion171 decks616 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
28%inclusion170 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion161 decks603 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion155 decks616 decks
18%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion155 decks616 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
23%inclusion143 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion124 decks616 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
20%inclusion122 decks616 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
19%inclusion118 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion106 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion97 decks616 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion91 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion19 decks157 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion70 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion69 decks616 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
10%inclusion64 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion59 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.3%inclusion57 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
8.9%inclusion14 decks157 decks
-9%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion54 decks616 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
6.8%inclusion42 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.5%inclusion40 decks616 decks
4%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.3%inclusion39 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.2%inclusion38 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Highland Lake
5.8%inclusion36 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion35 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
5.5%inclusion34 decks616 decks
-5%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
2%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion33 decks616 decks
-0%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.2%inclusion32 decks616 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.2%inclusion32 decks616 decks
-4%synergy