Niv-Mizzet, Visionary (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

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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
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
3%synergy
Fated Firepower
2.6%inclusion1 decks38 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Boltwave
84%inclusion66 decks79 decks
77%synergy
Flame Rift
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
64%synergy
Guttersnipe
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Firebrand Archer
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
75%inclusion59 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Fiery Inscription
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Coruscation Mage
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Electrostatic Field
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Ruby Medallion
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Underworld Breach
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Rhystic Study
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Stormcatch Mentor
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Erebor Flamesmith
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Archmage of Runes
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Urabrask
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
22%inclusion7 decks32 decks
13%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Caldera Pyremaw
13%inclusion9 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Ral, Monsoon Mage
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Viper
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Chandra's Incinerator
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
The Locust God
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mocking Sprite
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Unruly Catapult
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Thunderclap Drake
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Spear Spewer
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Haughty Djinn
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Gleeful Arsonist
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Fog Bank
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Brash Taunter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chasm Skulker
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Instants
Seething Song
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Price of Progress
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Ionize
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Brainstorm
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Abrade
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Opt
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Pongify
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Snap
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Desperate Ritual
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Charm
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Firestorm
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-25%synergy
Deflecting Swat
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Burst Lightning
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Consider
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Flame of Anor
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Electrodominance
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Unsummon
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Slick Sequence
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Skullcrack
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Flare of Duplication
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Stubborn Denial
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fiery Confluence
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Ponder
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Grab the Prize
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
34%synergy
End the Festivities
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Slagstorm
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Tectonic Hazard
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Preordain
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Grapeshot
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Inner Fire
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Earthquake
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Dragon's Approach
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Solve the Equation
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Mind Bomb
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Crackle with Power
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Serum Visions
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Acidic Soil
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Strike It Rich
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Windfall
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-17%synergy
Lórien Revealed
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Rite of Flame
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Skewer the Critics
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Chain Lightning
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Stock Up
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
2%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Echo of Eons
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Commit // Memory
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Cave-In
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
-1%synergy
Chain Reaction
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Energy Tap
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lava Spike
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Blazing Volley
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Fabricate
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Deep Analysis
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Personal Tutor
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Sizzle
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Fireball
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Primal Amulet
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
The One Ring
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Locket of Yesterdays
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Venser's Journal
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curiosity
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Descent into Avernus
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Roiling Vortex
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Ophidian Eye
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Wizard Class
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Seismic Assault
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Shark Typhoon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Impact Tremors
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Pyrohemia
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
22%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Ral, Crackling Wit
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Gorge
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Mistrise Village
18%inclusion12 decks68 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Barbarian Ring
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Restless Spire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Sol Ring
90%inclusion71 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mox Jasper
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Coalition Relic
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Island
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion71 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion56 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Ferrous Lake
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion21 decks77 decks
6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Peculiar Lighthouse
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Wooded Foothills
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Highland Lake
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Flooded Strand
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-5%synergy