Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized

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
Prismari, the Inspiration
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Turbulent Springs
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Flashback
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
81%inclusion324 decks401 decks
74%synergy
Flame Rift
57%inclusion229 decks401 decks
56%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
59%inclusion238 decks401 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
62%inclusion249 decks401 decks
50%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
72%inclusion287 decks401 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
72%inclusion289 decks401 decks
43%synergy
Coruscation Mage
63%inclusion252 decks401 decks
42%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
52%inclusion207 decks401 decks
42%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
53%inclusion212 decks401 decks
42%synergy
Guttersnipe
65%inclusion262 decks401 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
63%inclusion252 decks401 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
62%inclusion249 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Counterspell
55%inclusion219 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion214 decks401 decks
34%synergy
Curiosity
47%inclusion189 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
47%inclusion189 decks401 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
47%inclusion187 decks401 decks
37%synergy
Mana Drain
46%inclusion186 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion177 decks401 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion176 decks401 decks
22%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion260 decks401 decks
36%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
59%inclusion235 decks401 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
55%inclusion220 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Rhystic Study
52%inclusion208 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Mystical Tutor
49%inclusion198 decks401 decks
27%synergy
Force of Will
37%inclusion150 decks401 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Tomb
32%inclusion128 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Gamble
32%inclusion127 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Underworld Breach
31%inclusion124 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion110 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Birgi, God of Storytelling
41%inclusion165 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
41%inclusion113 decks277 decks
29%synergy
Electrostatic Field
40%inclusion159 decks401 decks
26%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
39%inclusion158 decks401 decks
35%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
35%inclusion142 decks401 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
35%inclusion139 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion134 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
31%inclusion126 decks401 decks
24%synergy
Urabrask
28%inclusion112 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion108 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion107 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
26%inclusion104 decks401 decks
24%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
23%inclusion93 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
22%inclusion90 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
22%inclusion89 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion84 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
18%inclusion73 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
18%inclusion72 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
-18%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
16%inclusion30 decks192 decks
7%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
14%inclusion58 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
14%inclusion18 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
6%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion53 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Viper
12%inclusion50 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
2%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion41 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
10%inclusion41 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
10%inclusion16 decks161 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
9.0%inclusion36 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Spellseeker
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.2%inclusion33 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
7.4%inclusion24 decks325 decks
5%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Spellskite
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
40%inclusion159 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Price of Progress
38%inclusion153 decks401 decks
37%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion143 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
35%inclusion141 decks401 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion137 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
30%inclusion120 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Negate
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Snap
29%inclusion116 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
28%inclusion113 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion100 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion99 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
25%inclusion99 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
23%inclusion92 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Opt
23%inclusion92 decks401 decks
-13%synergy
Pact of Negation
22%inclusion87 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Ionize
21%inclusion83 decks401 decks
17%synergy
Abrade
17%inclusion70 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion70 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Firestorm
17%inclusion68 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Flare of Duplication
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
16%inclusion66 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Shock
15%inclusion60 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
14%inclusion57 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Pyroblast
14%inclusion56 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Mental Misstep
14%inclusion55 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion53 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion48 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Bolt Bend
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
12%inclusion47 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion44 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Consider
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Aetherize
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Lightning Strike
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Burst Lightning
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion20 decks199 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Flame of Anor
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Gut Shot
9.2%inclusion37 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
9.0%inclusion36 decks401 decks
-15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Refute
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Electrodominance
7.5%inclusion30 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
39%inclusion158 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Grapeshot
34%inclusion138 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion134 decks401 decks
-5%synergy
End the Festivities
30%inclusion119 decks401 decks
23%synergy
Grab the Prize
30%inclusion119 decks401 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Confluence
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
27%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion109 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Inner Fire
25%inclusion99 decks401 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion98 decks401 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion94 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Preordain
22%inclusion88 decks401 decks
-12%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
21%inclusion84 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Rite of Flame
20%inclusion79 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
19%inclusion78 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion72 decks401 decks
-8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
-4%synergy
Dragon's Approach
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
-11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Cave-In
11%inclusion43 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
10%inclusion42 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Bomb
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Past in Flames
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Earthquake
10%inclusion39 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Serum Visions
8.2%inclusion33 decks401 decks
-9%synergy
Lava Spike
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.5%inclusion30 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Acidic Soil
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Skewer the Critics
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion133 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion106 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion85 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion61 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Thrumming Stone
7.2%inclusion29 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion21 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
40%inclusion161 decks401 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
34%inclusion137 decks401 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
21%inclusion83 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Propaganda
19%inclusion76 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
17%inclusion69 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
15%inclusion62 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
14%inclusion55 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Roiling Vortex
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion44 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion40 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Manabarbs
8.0%inclusion32 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.2%inclusion25 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
5.5%inclusion22 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
32%inclusion127 decks401 decks
28%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.0%inclusion28 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion260 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion114 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
28%inclusion92 decks325 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion96 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Gorge
23%inclusion91 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion78 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion33 decks269 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
8.7%inclusion35 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion27 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion383 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion364 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
63%inclusion252 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
61%inclusion243 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion208 decks401 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion170 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
34%inclusion138 decks401 decks
21%synergy
Mana Vault
27%inclusion108 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion95 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion60 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.5%inclusion34 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.1%inclusion16 decks198 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.5%inclusion30 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Mox Jasper
6.2%inclusion22 decks353 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.7%inclusion23 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion389 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion389 decks401 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion370 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Steam Vents
68%inclusion271 decks401 decks
19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion271 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion264 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Training Center
61%inclusion246 decks401 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
52%inclusion207 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
51%inclusion204 decks401 decks
20%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion186 decks401 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion167 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion146 decks401 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion145 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
35%inclusion141 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion128 decks385 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion123 decks401 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion122 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion118 decks401 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
28%inclusion114 decks401 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion107 decks401 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion94 decks401 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion87 decks401 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
21%inclusion86 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion84 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion77 decks401 decks
8%synergy
Eroded Canyon
19%inclusion75 decks401 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion74 decks401 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion69 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion67 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion64 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
16%inclusion63 decks401 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
14%inclusion58 decks401 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion55 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion55 decks401 decks
10%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion54 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
4%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion52 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
13%inclusion51 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion49 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion46 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
11%inclusion45 decks401 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.5%inclusion38 decks401 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion26 decks401 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.0%inclusion24 decks401 decks
-3%synergy