Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Upgraded Spellslinger

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
Firebrand Archer
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
63%synergy
Boltwave
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
60%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
58%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Coruscation Mage
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Negate
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
46%synergy
Flame Rift
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Electrostatic Field
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Opt
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Inscription
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Fiery Confluence
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Strike
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Narset, Parter of Veils
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Queen Brahne
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Mysidian Elder
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Sabotender
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mocking Sprite
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Enigma Drake
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Palladium Myr
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Micromancer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Stormshriek Feral
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Zookeeper Mechan
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Enraged Flamecaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Summit Sentinel
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Marang River Regent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dirgur Island Dragon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Magmatic Hellkite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sunset Strikemaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Devoted Duelist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pteramander
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyre Hound
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Burning Alive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Cryptic Serpent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wrathful Raptors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Chronarch
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Storm God's Oracle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Riddlemaster Sphinx
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-7%synergy
Nimbleclaw Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-8%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Refute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Run Away Together
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Essence Scatter
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Consider
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Dispel
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Shock
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Burst Lightning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wizard's Retort
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Rewind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Mana Leak
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Shore Up
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-30%synergy
Spell Pierce
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Teach by Example
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Price of Progress
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Long River's Pull
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Run Behind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Traumatic Critique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Riverwalk Technique
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Overwhelming Surge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Ice Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thunder Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Magic Damper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Drill Too Deep
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Arcbond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glimpse of Freedom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Conduct Electricity
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mental Misstep
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Blasphemous Act
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
28%synergy
Earthquake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Lava Spike
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Slagstorm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Insult // Injury
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Serum Visions
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Chain Lightning
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Rapturous Moment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Suplex
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Plasma Bolt
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Boomerang Basics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sleight of Hand
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Flame Jab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Demolish
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
End the Festivities
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Energy Tap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Tranquilize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Relearn
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Playful Shove
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Consuming Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Lava Axe
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
From the Ashes
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Devastation Tide
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rousing Refrain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wash Out
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cone of Flame
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Drawn from Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Experimental Overload
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Goblin Negotiation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Firebolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Involuntary Employment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Vandalize
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Harness by Force
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Master the Way
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Thopter Fabricator
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Primal Amulet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fodder Tosser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Aria of Flame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Witness Protection
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Propaganda
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Sleep Magic
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blossombind
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dracogenesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Teachings
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Metamorphic Alteration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Glassworks // Shattered Yard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Deep Freeze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Ichthyomorphosis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Land's Edge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kiora Bests the Sea God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Assault
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Impact Tremors
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Curator's Ward
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Kasmina's Transmutation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Medomai's Prophecy
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Ral Zarek
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
20%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Desert of the Fervent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Thespian's Stage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Gorge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-32%synergy
Fire Diamond
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Meteorite
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Planar Atlas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Locket
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Star Compass
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Manalith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-26%synergy
Molten Tributary
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Gateway Plaza
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Spectacle Summit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-23%synergy
Library
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Grotto
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Night Market
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Plaza of Harmony
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Unknown Shores
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thriving Bluff
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Maestros Theater
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Haven of the Spirit Dragon
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Silundi Vision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy