Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized

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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.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.0%inclusion5 decks101 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
4.1%inclusion2 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Octopus Form
1.9%inclusion1 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
1.8%inclusion1 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
82%inclusion268 decks328 decks
75%synergy
Flame Rift
56%inclusion185 decks328 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion198 decks328 decks
53%synergy
Firebrand Archer
64%inclusion211 decks328 decks
52%synergy
Lightning Bolt
73%inclusion238 decks328 decks
44%synergy
Coruscation Mage
64%inclusion211 decks328 decks
43%synergy
Guttersnipe
69%inclusion227 decks328 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
71%inclusion232 decks328 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion175 decks328 decks
41%synergy
Ruby Medallion
49%inclusion161 decks328 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
66%inclusion218 decks328 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
65%inclusion213 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Seething Song
54%inclusion178 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion176 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
50%inclusion165 decks328 decks
40%synergy
Deflecting Swat
49%inclusion161 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion159 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion153 decks328 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
46%inclusion151 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
44%inclusion145 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion219 decks328 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
62%inclusion202 decks328 decks
40%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
58%inclusion190 decks328 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion172 decks328 decks
27%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion164 decks328 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
40%inclusion132 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Gamble
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Breach
32%inclusion105 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
26%inclusion86 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Electrostatic Field
43%inclusion140 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
40%inclusion131 decks328 decks
36%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
36%inclusion71 decks195 decks
26%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion114 decks328 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion107 decks328 decks
25%synergy
Urabrask
30%inclusion98 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion92 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
28%inclusion92 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
24%inclusion79 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
20%inclusion67 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
19%inclusion63 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
18%inclusion58 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
-18%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
14%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
5%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
12%inclusion11 decks92 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
-9%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Spellseeker
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Mocking Sprite
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.5%inclusion28 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Spellskite
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.6%inclusion19 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Body of Knowledge
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Price of Progress
41%inclusion134 decks328 decks
39%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion132 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
39%inclusion128 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Frantic Search
36%inclusion119 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion117 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion98 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion96 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Negation
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
27%inclusion89 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion79 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion69 decks328 decks
18%synergy
Abrade
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
18%inclusion58 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion58 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
17%inclusion55 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Mental Misstep
16%inclusion52 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
16%inclusion52 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Pyroblast
15%inclusion50 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
14%inclusion47 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion40 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Gut Shot
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion33 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
10%inclusion32 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Burst Lightning
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.8%inclusion29 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Refute
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Electrodominance
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion144 decks328 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
42%inclusion139 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Grapeshot
37%inclusion120 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
33%inclusion108 decks328 decks
26%synergy
Grab the Prize
33%inclusion107 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Fiery Confluence
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion86 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Inner Fire
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Slagstorm
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
24%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion77 decks328 decks
-10%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion71 decks328 decks
-13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
21%inclusion69 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion67 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Windfall
19%inclusion61 decks328 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
16%inclusion51 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Mind Bomb
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Cave-In
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Expressive Iteration
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
-12%synergy
Earthquake
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
-11%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Lava Spike
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
6.4%inclusion21 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
34%inclusion111 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion73 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion48 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Thrumming Stone
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
41%inclusion135 decks328 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion118 decks328 decks
16%synergy
Descent into Avernus
23%inclusion75 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion49 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Artist's Talent
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Roiling Vortex
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion35 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion34 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion30 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Manabarbs
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion105 decks328 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion36 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.2%inclusion27 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion212 decks328 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion94 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
27%inclusion67 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion81 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Gorge
24%inclusion80 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion67 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion21 decks187 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.9%inclusion26 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.6%inclusion25 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.7%inclusion22 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.8%inclusion19 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Great Furnace
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Seat of the Synod
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion314 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion302 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion218 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion200 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion175 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
46%inclusion150 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion111 decks328 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
26%inclusion85 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion82 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
18%inclusion59 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion37 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.3%inclusion24 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.1%inclusion20 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion318 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion318 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion304 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion228 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
66%inclusion215 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion212 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion205 decks328 decks
19%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
53%inclusion174 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion167 decks328 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
47%inclusion154 decks328 decks
4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion138 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Thundering Falls
38%inclusion124 decks328 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
37%inclusion122 decks328 decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
34%inclusion113 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion110 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
32%inclusion100 decks311 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
30%inclusion98 decks328 decks
-10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion97 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion91 decks328 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion90 decks328 decks
-14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion76 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion74 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion72 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion70 decks328 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion66 decks328 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion64 decks328 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion60 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion60 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
17%inclusion57 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion56 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion54 decks328 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion53 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion46 decks328 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion45 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion44 decks328 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion43 decks328 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion42 decks328 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion41 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion40 decks328 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion39 decks328 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion38 decks328 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.5%inclusion31 decks328 decks
0%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.0%inclusion23 decks328 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-5%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.5%inclusion18 decks328 decks
-4%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
5.2%inclusion17 decks328 decks
3%synergy