Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander)

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
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion58 decks423 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
12%inclusion54 decks449 decks
6%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.7%inclusion36 decks415 decks
4%synergy
Flashback
6.3%inclusion26 decks415 decks
-5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
6.2%inclusion27 decks439 decks
-7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
69%inclusion4.75K decks6.85K decks
63%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion4.46K decks6.96K decks
52%synergy
Flame Rift
52%inclusion3.60K decks6.96K decks
50%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
51%inclusion3.54K decks6.96K decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion3.59K decks6.96K decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
67%inclusion4.63K decks6.96K decks
41%synergy
Coruscation Mage
60%inclusion4.21K decks6.96K decks
40%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
50%inclusion3.46K decks6.96K decks
39%synergy
Lightning Bolt
67%inclusion4.66K decks6.96K decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
65%inclusion4.53K decks6.96K decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
57%inclusion3.99K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
56%inclusion3.90K decks6.96K decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
56%inclusion3.88K decks6.96K decks
19%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion3.20K decks6.96K decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
43%inclusion2.97K decks6.96K decks
23%synergy
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion2.96K decks6.96K decks
29%synergy
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion2.93K decks6.96K decks
32%synergy
Fiery Inscription
42%inclusion2.92K decks6.96K decks
32%synergy
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion2.85K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
41%inclusion2.81K decks6.92K decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion2.71K decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
30%inclusion2.07K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
29%inclusion2.02K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion1.96K decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion1.67K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion1.25K decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion1.24K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion1.04K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion954 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Thermo-Alchemist
40%inclusion2.80K decks6.96K decks
32%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
36%inclusion2.54K decks6.96K decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion2.27K decks6.96K decks
25%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
32%inclusion2.23K decks6.96K decks
27%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
29%inclusion2.04K decks6.96K decks
14%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
28%inclusion1.97K decks6.96K decks
21%synergy
Archmage of Runes
28%inclusion1.93K decks6.96K decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
25%inclusion1.74K decks6.96K decks
23%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
24%inclusion779 decks3.19K decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion1.57K decks6.96K decks
-12%synergy
Urabrask
22%inclusion1.55K decks6.96K decks
14%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
20%inclusion1.40K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
19%inclusion1.34K decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
16%inclusion1.14K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion1.06K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion1.05K decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
15%inclusion335 decks2.23K decks
6%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.96K decks
12%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
14%inclusion999 decks6.96K decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
14%inclusion995 decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion926 decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
13%inclusion227 decks1.76K decks
9%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
13%inclusion896 decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
12%inclusion162 decks1.30K decks
0%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion852 decks6.96K decks
-8%synergy
Unruly Catapult
12%inclusion818 decks6.96K decks
8%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion794 decks6.96K decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
11%inclusion792 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion761 decks6.96K decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion760 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion755 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
11%inclusion737 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion711 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion686 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion663 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.2%inclusion636 decks6.92K decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.0%inclusion621 decks6.90K decks
7%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
8.9%inclusion347 decks3.91K decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.6%inclusion601 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
7.9%inclusion550 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.6%inclusion531 decks6.96K decks
-8%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.6%inclusion522 decks6.87K decks
7%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.4%inclusion514 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion511 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
7.2%inclusion502 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.1%inclusion493 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
7.0%inclusion490 decks6.96K decks
-10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.9%inclusion482 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
6.4%inclusion449 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Negate
40%inclusion2.81K decks6.96K decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
36%inclusion2.48K decks6.96K decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion2.43K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion2.32K decks6.96K decks
-8%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion2.20K decks6.96K decks
-10%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion2.19K decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Price of Progress
31%inclusion2.13K decks6.96K decks
29%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion2.05K decks6.96K decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
26%inclusion1.84K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion1.84K decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Ionize
26%inclusion1.81K decks6.96K decks
23%synergy
Abrade
26%inclusion1.79K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion1.61K decks6.96K decks
-5%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
23%inclusion1.58K decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Shock
21%inclusion1.47K decks6.96K decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion1.46K decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Snap
20%inclusion1.42K decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.37K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
20%inclusion1.37K decks6.96K decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion1.31K decks6.96K decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
18%inclusion1.28K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1.22K decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion1.20K decks6.96K decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
16%inclusion1.14K decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion1.12K decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion1.09K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion1.01K decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Firestorm
14%inclusion955 decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion923 decks6.96K decks
-9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion917 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion915 decks6.96K decks
9%synergy
Big Score
13%inclusion913 decks6.96K decks
-11%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion909 decks6.96K decks
11%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion894 decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
12%inclusion810 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion784 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion758 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
10%inclusion725 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
10%inclusion707 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion691 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Mental Misstep
10%inclusion669 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Dispel
9.4%inclusion657 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.3%inclusion647 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Think Twice
9.1%inclusion632 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.0%inclusion628 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Gut Shot
8.6%inclusion602 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.5%inclusion590 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
8.5%inclusion590 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
8.2%inclusion573 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion2.45K decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion2.25K decks6.96K decks
29%synergy
Grapeshot
32%inclusion2.23K decks6.96K decks
13%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion2.12K decks6.96K decks
24%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion2.02K decks6.96K decks
26%synergy
Ponder
29%inclusion2.01K decks6.96K decks
-9%synergy
Slagstorm
27%inclusion1.90K decks6.96K decks
26%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion1.64K decks6.96K decks
18%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion1.56K decks6.96K decks
-12%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion1.53K decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Faithless Looting
22%inclusion1.52K decks6.96K decks
-11%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion1.38K decks6.96K decks
18%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion1.14K decks6.96K decks
15%synergy
Rite of Flame
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.96K decks
-5%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion1.01K decks6.96K decks
-12%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
14%inclusion972 decks6.96K decks
-7%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion840 decks6.96K decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion832 decks6.96K decks
-11%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion752 decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion713 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Serum Visions
8.6%inclusion599 decks6.96K decks
-9%synergy
Cave-In
8.5%inclusion589 decks6.96K decks
8%synergy
Past in Flames
8.2%inclusion573 decks6.96K decks
-3%synergy
Strike It Rich
8.2%inclusion573 decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.6%inclusion526 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.3%inclusion509 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Solve the Equation
7.3%inclusion507 decks6.96K decks
-6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
7.1%inclusion497 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
6.3%inclusion165 decks2.61K decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.0%inclusion415 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Lava Spike
5.8%inclusion402 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
5.6%inclusion392 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Flow State
5.4%inclusion20 decks368 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
33%inclusion2.29K decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion2.18K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
17%inclusion1.15K decks6.96K decks
8%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion781 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
10%inclusion712 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.9%inclusion481 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion465 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
34%inclusion2.39K decks6.96K decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
24%inclusion1.65K decks6.96K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
21%inclusion1.49K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion1.24K decks6.96K decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1.21K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
17%inclusion1.19K decks6.85K decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion1.03K decks6.96K decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion848 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion845 decks6.96K decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion758 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Ophidian Eye
10%inclusion724 decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion678 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion633 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.1%inclusion561 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion561 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion469 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion429 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion1.75K decks6.96K decks
22%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
10%inclusion723 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.8%inclusion612 decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.4%inclusion512 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion399 decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion3.92K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.49K decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion1.37K decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
19%inclusion1.34K decks6.96K decks
16%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion607 decks3.91K decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion348 decks3.11K decks
2%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion718 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion635 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.9%inclusion412 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
5.4%inclusion375 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
5.3%inclusion366 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion6.38K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion6.16K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion4.54K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
61%inclusion4.22K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion3.48K decks6.96K decks
14%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion2.94K decks6.96K decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion1.84K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion1.25K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1.17K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion1.14K decks6.96K decks
7%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion894 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
12%inclusion803 decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion712 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.3%inclusion649 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.0%inclusion629 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.6%inclusion599 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.4%inclusion583 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion575 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion181 decks2.36K decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.6%inclusion530 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.4%inclusion517 decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.6%inclusion459 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.0%inclusion421 decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.4%inclusion376 decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
5.4%inclusion17 decks317 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion6.85K decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion6.83K decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion5.88K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
62%inclusion4.34K decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
57%inclusion4K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Steam Vents
50%inclusion3.48K decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Training Center
44%inclusion3.05K decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion2.95K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
41%inclusion2.88K decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
41%inclusion2.88K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
36%inclusion2.49K decks6.96K decks
-4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
34%inclusion2.36K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion2.19K decks6.96K decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion2.17K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
29%inclusion2K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
26%inclusion1.81K decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
24%inclusion1.67K decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.61K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion1.56K decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion1.52K decks6.96K decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion1.49K decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion995 decks4.84K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion1.37K decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
17%inclusion1.20K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion1.05K decks6.96K decks
-1%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion1.02K decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
14%inclusion1K decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion967 decks6.96K decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
13%inclusion933 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
13%inclusion895 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion891 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion886 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion803 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Wooded Foothills
11%inclusion786 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
11%inclusion779 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion739 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion735 decks6.96K decks
-3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
10%inclusion710 decks6.96K decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
10%inclusion700 decks6.96K decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
10%inclusion663 decks6.96K decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.3%inclusion650 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.7%inclusion609 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
8.6%inclusion600 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.5%inclusion524 decks6.96K decks
-2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion478 decks6.96K decks
0%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.9%inclusion413 decks6.96K decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
5.8%inclusion403 decks6.96K decks
1%synergy