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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $0.98

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#3123 Current Rank
#3425 Last Week
#2508 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius decks.

Twin Blades Twin Blades
+11% Synergy $0.11
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+3% Synergy $8.11
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius's abilities and overall game plan.

Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+38% Synergy $0.45
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+35% Synergy $1.13
Counterflux Counterflux
+33% Synergy $0.52
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.17
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+27% Synergy $0.27
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+23% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+22% Synergy $0.23
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.42
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+20% Synergy $0.11
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius decks.

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+19% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+14% Synergy $5.19
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $1.26
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+9% Synergy $0.23
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.55
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.15
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.37
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $63.77
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.78
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.43
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $11.26
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $9.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+19% Synergy $0.15
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+16% Synergy $0.27
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+16% Synergy $0.14
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+15% Synergy $7.76
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+13% Synergy $0.66
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+12% Synergy $0.12
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $4.35
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+11% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+11% Synergy $0.29
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+10% Synergy $0.59
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $6.93
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.60
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.06
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+8% Synergy $0.14
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.21
Blistercoil Weird Blistercoil Weird
+6% Synergy $0.11
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+6% Synergy $11.97
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+6% Synergy $0.15
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
+6% Synergy $0.35
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.36
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $15.84
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+5% Synergy $17.70
Enigma Drake Enigma Drake
+5% Synergy $0.12
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+5% Synergy $0.51
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+5% Synergy $0.06
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+4% Synergy $0.15
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+4% Synergy $23.37
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.12
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.86
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+2% Synergy $0.18
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+2% Synergy $0.39
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $4.96
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+1% Synergy $0.19
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $1.36
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+1% Synergy $0.21
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
0% Synergy $9.66
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.76
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
-1% Synergy $0.97
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $2.18
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $22.48
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-4% Synergy $6.58
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-4% Synergy $2.76
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-5% Synergy $2.46
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-7% Synergy $0.46
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-7% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $0.95
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $1.41
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $1.25

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius safe.

Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+18% Synergy $0.06
Ionize Ionize
+17% Synergy $0.23
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+15% Synergy $0.18
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+13% Synergy $0.12
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+11% Synergy $2.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.36
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+9% Synergy $0.19
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $2.30
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+8% Synergy $0.06
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+7% Synergy $0.13
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.14
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.15
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $1.06
Street Spasm Street Spasm
+6% Synergy $0.15
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+6% Synergy $0.51
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $7.78
Dispel Dispel
+5% Synergy $0.35
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.22
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.26
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.02
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.13
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $3.49
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.77
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.13
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.12
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $1.41
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+1% Synergy $2.34
Electrickery Electrickery
+1% Synergy $0.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.15
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $1.87
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $45.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.24
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.24
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.20
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $48.80
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $0.68
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.62
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.55
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.39
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.71
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.71
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.39
Pongify Pongify
-18% Synergy $1.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius's game plan and control the board.

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+10% Synergy $0.16
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+10% Synergy $0.07
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+9% Synergy $0.32
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+9% Synergy $1.03
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.17
Teleportal Teleportal
+7% Synergy $0.22
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.06
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.19
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+4% Synergy $0.95
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.14
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.84
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.28
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.90
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
0% Synergy $7.17
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-1% Synergy $3.04
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1499.99
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.55
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-7% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-7% Synergy $3.14
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-8% Synergy $0.25
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-9% Synergy $1.54
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.46
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-12% Synergy $3.12
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $3.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-15% Synergy $1.44

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.93
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $3.75
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+7% Synergy $0.42
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.52
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+5% Synergy $0.59
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+5% Synergy $0.75
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+5% Synergy $0.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.15
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $9.33
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.27
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $20.65
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $9.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+7% Synergy $1.10
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+6% Synergy $0.56
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+5% Synergy $12.39
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.19
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.49
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+4% Synergy $10.76
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $1.96
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $0.71
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.19
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.52
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $3.35
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.64
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $3.13
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+12% Synergy $0.81
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $0.98
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
0% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+13% Synergy $0.12
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+6% Synergy $0.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.22
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $4.91
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.43
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $47.76
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+3% Synergy $10.57
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.64
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy $2.67
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $6.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $19.12

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+23% Synergy $0.09
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+19% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+17% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+16% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.63
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.84
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+7% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.57
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.26
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $0.94
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.02
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.42
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.27
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $174.97
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $61.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.53
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.35

Lands

The mana base foundation for Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+28% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+16% Synergy $0.35
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+14% Synergy $0.06
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+11% Synergy $0.10
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+9% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.08
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.36
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Command Bridge Command Bridge
+5% Synergy $0.13
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $16.93
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.12
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.47
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.65
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.63
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $2.18
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.15
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $3.88
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.08
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $13.22
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $12.67
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $17.93
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.71
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $13.73
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.25
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $12.78
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.77
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $25.27
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.91
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $3.51
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.62
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $4.85
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-15% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.19

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