Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Card Draw

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Firebrand Archer
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Flame Rift
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Price of Progress
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Slagstorm
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Coruscation Mage
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Ruby Medallion
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Field
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Bolt
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mana Geyser
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Underworld Breach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Gamble
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
21%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Urabrask
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Unruly Catapult
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mysidian Elder
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Parapet Thrasher
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dragonologist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Haughty Djinn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Goldspan Dragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Terror of the Peaks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Seething Song
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Pongify
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Deflecting Swat
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-16%synergy
Desperate Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Electrodominance
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Misdirection
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Firestorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Run Away Together
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Stubborn Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Denial
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Brainsurge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Turnabout
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Slip Out the Back
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Counterflux
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tale's End
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Submerge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Comet Storm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Shock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Burst Lightning
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Vandalblast
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Confluence
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
5%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-12%synergy
Preordain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Earthquake
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Inner Fire
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Grapeshot
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Solve the Equation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Energy Tap
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Dragon's Approach
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Acidic Soil
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
River's Rebuke
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-10%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Windfall
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-18%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lava Spike
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fabricate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Cave-In
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Illvoi Light Jammer
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Curiosity
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Ophidian Eye
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Punishment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Warstorm Surge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Shark Typhoon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Storm of Saruman
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
32%inclusion6 decks19 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Gorge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Mistrise Village
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Arena of Glory
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Fabled Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Library
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Promising Vein
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy