Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #352
32decks
Background image for Examining Magic: The Gathering: Foundations, One Year Later
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
Boltwave
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
62%synergy
Guttersnipe
81%inclusion26 decks32 decks
55%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
46%synergy
Slagstorm
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
43%synergy
Firebrand Archer
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Lightning Bolt
69%inclusion22 decks32 decks
40%synergy
Grab the Prize
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
38%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
30%synergy
Negate
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Coruscation Mage
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
31%synergy
Archmage of Runes
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Burst Lightning
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Psychosis Crawler
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Mocking Sprite
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Electrostatic Field
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Body of Knowledge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Unruly Catapult
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stormscale Scion
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Viper
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the Grey
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sabotender
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Queen Brahne
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Tandem Lookout
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Haughty Djinn
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Gimli, Counter of Kills
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Urabrask
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Octavia, Living Thesis
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Smoldering Egg
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Scytheclaw Raptor
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Abrade
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Refute
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Ionize
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Strike
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Seething Song
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Opt
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Desperate Ritual
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
20%synergy
Play with Fire
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Shock
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-7%synergy
Comet Storm
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Think Twice
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Essence Scatter
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Electrodominance
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Unsummon
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Twinferno
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Spell Pierce
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Reality Shift
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Counterflux
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Twin Bolt
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Big Score
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Run Away Together
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Flick a Coin
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Wizard's Retort
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Hypothesizzle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Price of Progress
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Grapeshot
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
18%synergy
Flame Rift
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
36%synergy
Fiery Confluence
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Inner Fire
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
17%synergy
End the Festivities
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Skewer the Critics
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Lava Spike
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-12%synergy
Earthquake
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-22%synergy
Lunar Insight
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Past in Flames
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Solve the Equation
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Crackle with Power
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Banefire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Master the Way
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sizzle
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-5%synergy
Subjugate the Hobbits
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Demonfire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Curse of the Swine
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Plea for Power
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Flame Slash
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Doublecast
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Fireball
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Blaze
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Collective Defiance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Hell to Pay
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Wishing Well
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Feldon's Cane
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Rite of the Dragoncaller
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
29%synergy
Propaganda
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Wizard Class
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Impact Tremors
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Roiling Dragonstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Back to Basics
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
City on Fire
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Roiling Vortex
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ophidian Eye
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-8%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Confiscate
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Firemind's Research
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
14%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Ral Zarek
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Saheeli Rai
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan, Dragonsoul
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion18 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Terrain Generator
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Field of Ruin
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
97%inclusion31 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion24 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
47%inclusion15 decks32 decks
-13%synergy
Commander's Sphere
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion11 decks32 decks
-21%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion6 decks32 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion32 decks32 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
84%inclusion27 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
66%inclusion21 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
53%inclusion17 decks32 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion16 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Shivan Reef
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
-15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion13 decks32 decks
23%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
38%inclusion12 decks32 decks
28%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
-9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion9 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
-2%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-27%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion5 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
-11%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
0%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-18%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Opal Palace
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
-14%synergy