Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Expensive 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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Resonating Lute
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
30%inclusion3 decks10 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
13%synergy
Vibrant Outburst
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
67%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
59%synergy
Flame Rift
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
58%synergy
Ruby Medallion
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
50%synergy
Firebrand Archer
61%inclusion35 decks57 decks
49%synergy
Coruscation Mage
68%inclusion39 decks57 decks
48%synergy
Guttersnipe
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion34 decks57 decks
43%synergy
Dragon's Approach
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
18%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
58%inclusion33 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion27 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion31 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Chrome Mox
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
42%inclusion24 decks57 decks
33%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
30%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
15%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Archmage of Runes
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
6%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Spellskite
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
2%synergy
Taigam, Master Opportunist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Dragonologist
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
46%inclusion26 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
39%inclusion22 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Price of Progress
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
36%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Desperate Ritual
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
-19%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ionize
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Firestorm
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Consider
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Reality Shift
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-8%synergy
Delay
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Misdirection
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Leak
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Flare of Duplication
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-15%synergy
Vivi's Persistence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Return the Favor
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
18%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Ponder
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Slagstorm
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
27%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Inner Fire
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
21%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-17%synergy
Rite of Flame
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mind Bomb
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Flow State
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-13%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Acidic Soil
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Chain Reaction
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Serum Visions
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Fabricate
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Sizzle
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Time Spiral
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Earthquake
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Gamble
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Finale of Promise
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Chain Lightning
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Winds of Change
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
40%inclusion23 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
12%synergy
Primal Amulet
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Semblance Anvil
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Manabarbs
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-6%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Wizard Class
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Copy Artifact
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
26%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion29 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
30%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
16%inclusion7 decks43 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
War Room
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
0%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Great Furnace
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion53 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion44 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Signet
74%inclusion42 decks57 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion38 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion28 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion18 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Mox Opal
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
-4%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Bloom
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Locket
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion55 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion54 decks57 decks
-3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
91%inclusion52 decks57 decks
76%synergy
Scalding Tarn
86%inclusion49 decks57 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
84%inclusion48 decks57 decks
42%synergy
Steam Vents
81%inclusion46 decks57 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion40 decks57 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion36 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
53%inclusion30 decks57 decks
31%synergy
Fiery Islet
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion25 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion21 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Flooded Strand
35%inclusion20 decks57 decks
24%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
33%inclusion19 decks57 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Polluted Delta
30%inclusion17 decks57 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion16 decks57 decks
18%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
20%synergy
Wooded Foothills
26%inclusion15 decks57 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion14 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion13 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
21%inclusion12 decks57 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
19%inclusion11 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
-20%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion10 decks57 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion9 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion8 decks57 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks57 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-7%synergy
Scorched Geyser
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-6%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
-1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
-10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.3%inclusion3 decks57 decks
-4%synergy