Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

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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.
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
85%inclusion79 decks93 decks
78%synergy
Flame Rift
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
63%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion73 decks93 decks
52%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion54 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Firebrand Archer
62%inclusion58 decks93 decks
50%synergy
Coruscation Mage
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion68 decks93 decks
45%synergy
Fiery Inscription
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
43%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
42%synergy
Fiery Confluence
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion61 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion60 decks93 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
20%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
49%inclusion46 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
48%inclusion45 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Electrostatic Field
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
47%inclusion44 decks93 decks
37%synergy
Ruby Medallion
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
39%inclusion36 decks93 decks
31%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
26%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
27%inclusion25 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion9 decks43 decks
17%synergy
Urabrask
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
18%inclusion13 decks73 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Spear Spewer
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mysidian Elder
5.5%inclusion4 decks73 decks
3%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Haughty Djinn
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Homunculus Horde
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion41 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-8%synergy
Price of Progress
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
29%synergy
Opt
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
31%inclusion29 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion28 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Snap
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion21 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
-21%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Firestorm
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Burst Lightning
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-12%synergy
Return the Favor
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Electrodominance
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Dispel
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Unsummon
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Misdirection
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Grab the Prize
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
35%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
34%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
35%inclusion33 decks93 decks
30%synergy
End the Festivities
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion24 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Inner Fire
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
18%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Past in Flames
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
-16%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Bomb
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-17%synergy
Acidic Soil
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of Flame
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Cave-In
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Stock Up
5.5%inclusion5 decks91 decks
1%synergy
Energy Tap
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lava Spike
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion37 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion32 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion18 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion14 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion12 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Manabarbs
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Seismic Assault
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
24%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion59 decks93 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Gorge
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
27%inclusion20 decks73 decks
18%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-5%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion85 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion83 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion63 decks93 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion55 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion35 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion11 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.6%inclusion8 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Mox Jasper
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
5%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion91 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion91 decks93 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion83 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
83%inclusion77 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion65 decks93 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion53 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion52 decks93 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion50 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
53%inclusion49 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion42 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
41%inclusion38 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
37%inclusion34 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion31 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
32%inclusion30 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
31%inclusion28 decks91 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion27 decks93 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion26 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion23 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion22 decks93 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion19 decks93 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion17 decks93 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion16 decks93 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
16%inclusion15 decks93 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Island
14%inclusion13 decks93 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion10 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion9 decks93 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.5%inclusion7 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.5%inclusion6 decks93 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-4%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.4%inclusion5 decks93 decks
-6%synergy