Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded 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
Mana Sculpt
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Resonating Lute
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Flashback
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
82%inclusion95 decks116 decks
75%synergy
Flame Rift
63%inclusion73 decks116 decks
62%synergy
Firebrand Archer
65%inclusion75 decks116 decks
52%synergy
Guttersnipe
76%inclusion88 decks116 decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion66 decks116 decks
49%synergy
Lightning Bolt
77%inclusion89 decks116 decks
48%synergy
Coruscation Mage
66%inclusion77 decks116 decks
46%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Fiery Inscription
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
49%inclusion57 decks116 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
36%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
54%inclusion63 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
50%inclusion58 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
48%inclusion56 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
47%inclusion54 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
35%synergy
Negate
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Gamble
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion42 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Archmage of Runes
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Urabrask
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
20%inclusion14 decks70 decks
16%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
18%inclusion14 decks78 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
16%inclusion16 decks97 decks
4%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion13 decks106 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Spear Spewer
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Warp
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Price of Progress
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
32%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion38 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Ionize
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
27%synergy
Prismari Command
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion33 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
25%inclusion29 decks116 decks
-17%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion26 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion25 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Snap
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Bolt Bend
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Consider
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Firestorm
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Shock
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Burst Lightning
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Traumatic Critique
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Spell Pierce
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Brainsurge
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.0%inclusion7 decks88 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
39%inclusion45 decks116 decks
36%synergy
Ponder
38%inclusion44 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
37%inclusion43 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
34%synergy
Grab the Prize
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
33%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
32%inclusion37 decks116 decks
27%synergy
End the Festivities
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Inner Fire
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Crackle with Power
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Earthquake
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Bomb
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-14%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-12%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Flame
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Strike It Rich
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Stock Up
7.0%inclusion8 decks114 decks
0%synergy
Lava Spike
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.6%inclusion7 decks106 decks
0%synergy
Flow State
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Cave-In
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Energy Tap
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
41%inclusion47 decks116 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
43%inclusion50 decks116 decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Remora
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Propaganda
20%inclusion23 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
17%synergy
Artist's Talent
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Ophidian Eye
15%inclusion17 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Roiling Vortex
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion16 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Manabarbs
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
City on Fire
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Witness Protection
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
26%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion74 decks116 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
28%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
22%inclusion21 decks97 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion21 decks106 decks
4%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Spire
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion109 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion103 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion76 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion67 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion39 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
21%inclusion24 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion18 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion12 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Amber
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion114 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion114 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion102 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion91 decks116 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion82 decks116 decks
11%synergy
Steam Vents
59%inclusion68 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
55%inclusion64 decks116 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
51%inclusion59 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion53 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion46 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion41 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion36 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
31%inclusion35 decks114 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
30%inclusion35 decks116 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
22%synergy
Scalding Tarn
29%inclusion34 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion32 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion31 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion30 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion28 decks116 decks
9%synergy
Thundering Falls
23%inclusion27 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion22 decks116 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion21 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
17%inclusion20 decks116 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion19 decks116 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion15 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion14 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion13 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
9.5%inclusion11 decks116 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
-1%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.6%inclusion10 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.8%inclusion9 decks116 decks
-3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.9%inclusion8 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
2%synergy
City of Brass
6.0%inclusion7 decks116 decks
-2%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
-4%synergy
Demolition Field
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion6 decks116 decks
3%synergy