Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Optimized Spellslinger

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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.
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Spinerock Tyrant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Assistance
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
81%synergy
Flame Rift
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
64%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
58%synergy
Firebrand Archer
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Coruscation Mage
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
56%synergy
Lightning Bolt
82%inclusion45 decks55 decks
53%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
76%inclusion42 decks55 decks
48%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
43%synergy
Top Cards
Storm-Kiln Artist
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Guttersnipe
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Mana Drain
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
40%synergy
Brainstorm
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
55%inclusion30 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Fiery Inscription
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
42%synergy
Seething Song
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
51%inclusion28 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
71%inclusion39 decks55 decks
49%synergy
Jeska's Will
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
36%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion35 decks55 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Mystical Tutor
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
30%synergy
Force of Will
49%inclusion27 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Gamble
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Underworld Breach
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Creatures
Firespitter Whelp
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Electrostatic Field
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Archmage of Runes
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Urabrask
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Viper
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Spellskite
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Tandem Lookout
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Spellseeker
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Body of Knowledge
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Stormscale Scion
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Mocking Sprite
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Unruly Catapult
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Kitsa, Otterball Elite
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Frantic Search
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Price of Progress
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Snap
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Ionize
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Pongify
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Desperate Ritual
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
17%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Pact of Negation
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Consider
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Gut Shot
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Shock
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Bolt Bend
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Reality Shift
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Firestorm
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Mental Misstep
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Duplication
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Pyroblast
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Big Score
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Flare of Denial
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Brain Freeze
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Ponder
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Grapeshot
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
24%synergy
End the Festivities
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion18 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Confluence
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
28%synergy
Preordain
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Flame
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Grab the Prize
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Slagstorm
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Faithless Looting
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Inner Fire
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
-10%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Chain Lightning
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Lava Spike
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Dragon's Approach
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Personal Tutor
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Earthquake
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Mind Bomb
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Echo of Eons
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Season of Weaving
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Stitch in Time
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Arc Lightning
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Temporal Mastery
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Overmaster
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Winds of Change
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
42%inclusion23 decks55 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion17 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
-11%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
45%inclusion25 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion24 decks55 decks
24%synergy
Ophidian Eye
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
18%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Wizard Class
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Manabarbs
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Sigil of Sleep
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Roiling Vortex
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
33%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Mistrise Village
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Gorge
25%inclusion14 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-2%synergy
Command Beacon
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Sunscorched Desert
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion48 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
53%inclusion29 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion12 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Grim Monolith
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Springleaf Drum
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion54 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion52 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Steam Vents
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
27%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion41 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
69%inclusion38 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion36 decks55 decks
22%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
62%inclusion34 decks55 decks
31%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
56%inclusion31 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
23%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
47%inclusion26 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion22 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion21 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion20 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
35%inclusion19 decks55 decks
-4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Island
29%inclusion16 decks55 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion15 decks55 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion13 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
9%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
10%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion7 decks55 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Arid Mesa
9.1%inclusion5 decks55 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-3%synergy