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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Thor, Guardian of Midgard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kid Loki
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Iron Man, Armored Avenger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Human Torch, Johnny Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
72%inclusion44 decks61 decks
65%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
60%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
56%synergy
Ruby Medallion
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
55%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
52%synergy
Coruscation Mage
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
50%synergy
Mana Drain
62%inclusion38 decks61 decks
46%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
42%synergy
Price of Progress
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
67%inclusion41 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
59%inclusion36 decks61 decks
33%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
57%inclusion35 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Seething Song
52%inclusion32 decks61 decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Inscription
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
36%synergy
Electrostatic Field
46%inclusion28 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Vault
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Urabrask
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
13%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-19%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
12%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
The Locust God
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Archmage of Runes
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Spellseeker
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Unruly Catapult
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Blazing Firesinger
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
-0%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Thunderdrum Soloist
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Deflecting Swat
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion25 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Negate
39%inclusion24 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
36%inclusion22 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Brainstorm
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Opt
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
-9%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Flashback
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
7%synergy
Firestorm
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-21%synergy
Abrade
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Ionize
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Consider
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Return the Favor
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-7%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Demand Answers
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Tolarian Winds
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Delay
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Gut Shot
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion26 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Dragon's Approach
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
34%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Ponder
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Slagstorm
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Grab the Prize
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
25%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Grapeshot
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Strike It Rich
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-14%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Echo of Eons
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Cave-In
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Time Spiral
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Sizzle
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Stock Up
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion23 decks61 decks
13%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
11%synergy
The One Ring
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Remora
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Manabarbs
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-5%synergy
Wizard Class
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer Ascension
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
15%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Gorge
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
26%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Command Beacon
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
3%synergy
War Room
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Arena of Glory
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
14%synergy
Sol Ring
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion47 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion40 decks61 decks
30%synergy
Fellwar Stone
49%inclusion30 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Resonating Lute
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-8%synergy
Lotus Petal
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion59 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Island
95%inclusion58 decks61 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion57 decks61 decks
78%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion55 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion51 decks61 decks
53%synergy
Training Center
82%inclusion50 decks61 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
79%inclusion48 decks61 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion43 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
64%inclusion39 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Thundering Falls
54%inclusion33 decks61 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
51%inclusion31 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
18%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion27 decks61 decks
20%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
35%inclusion21 decks60 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
34%inclusion21 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion20 decks61 decks
22%synergy
Misty Rainforest
31%inclusion19 decks61 decks
21%synergy
Prismatic Vista
30%inclusion18 decks61 decks
23%synergy
Arid Mesa
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
28%inclusion17 decks61 decks
17%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
26%inclusion16 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
16%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion15 decks61 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
-11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion14 decks61 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion13 decks61 decks
-15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion12 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion11 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Scorched Geyser
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
-0%synergy
Eroded Canyon
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion10 decks61 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion9 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion8 decks61 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Springs
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
10%inclusion6 decks61 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
-8%synergy
Sundering Eruption
8.2%inclusion5 decks61 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
2%synergy