Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Rank #343
37decks
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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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Firdoch Core
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Wild Unraveling
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
67%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Guttersnipe
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
47%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Firebrand Archer
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Slagstorm
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Top Cards
Goblin Electromancer
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
30%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Coruscation Mage
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Flame Rift
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Field
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Mocking Sprite
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Body of Knowledge
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Stormscale Scion
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Spitfire Lagac
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Haughty Djinn
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Kindlespark Duo
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Unruly Catapult
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
The Locust God
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Runescale Stormbrood
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sprite Dragon
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Dragonlord's Servant
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Ran and Shaw
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Fang, Roku's Companion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Melek, Izzet Paragon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildmage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Silver Dragon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Molten Gatekeeper
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Crackling Drake
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Brainstorm
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Burst Lightning
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Abrade
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Strike
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Ionize
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Frantic Search
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Shock
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
26%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Opt
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Desperate Ritual
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Refute
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Unsummon
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Electrodominance
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Counterflux
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Snap
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Play with Fire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Smash to Smithereens
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Return the Favor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Cancel
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Strix Serenade
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Slick Sequence
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Hypothesizzle
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Think Twice
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Dispelling Exhale
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Pongify
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Essence Scatter
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Grab the Prize
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Mana Geyser
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Ponder
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-14%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Earthquake
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Preordain
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
End the Festivities
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Lava Spike
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Skewer the Critics
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Solve the Equation
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Channeled Dragonfire
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ruinous Rampage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Plasma Bolt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Chain Reaction
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Past in Flames
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Lunar Insight
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Blaze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Demonfire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Dragon's Approach
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Hell to Pay
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Day's Undoing
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Flame Slash
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Fireball
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Treasure Cruise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Magic Missile
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Brass's Bounty
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Wishing Well
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Fiery Inscription
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Wizard Class
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Pain for All
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Artist's Talent
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Impact Tremors
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Witness Protection
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Back to Basics
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Fire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utter Insignificance
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Fevered Visions
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Quest for Pure Flame
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
City on Fire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Swarm Intelligence
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Confiscate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ophidian Eye
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind's Research
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Ral Zarek
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Saheeli Rai
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Chandra, Flameshaper
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Terrain Generator
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Remote Isle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Field of Ruin
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion35 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Signet
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-27%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Fire Diamond
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
12%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Dragonstorm Globe
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Talisman
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion37 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-37%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Prismari Campus
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Airship Engine Room
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy