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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $0.99

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

#2331 Current Rank
#2181 Last Week
#2523 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.

Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+5% Synergy $2.55
Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+4% Synergy $0.10
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
+1% Synergy $0.35

High Synergy Cards

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

Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+36% Synergy $1.24
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+35% Synergy $0.45
Counterflux Counterflux
+31% Synergy $0.48
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.21
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+22% Synergy $0.22
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+21% Synergy $0.28
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.47
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+19% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+16% Synergy $6.49
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+10% Synergy $0.25
Curiosity Curiosity
+10% Synergy $0.65
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $1.76
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.61
Opt Opt
-3% Synergy $0.13
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-11% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $14.88
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $62.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $53.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $45.04
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $10.76
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $41.41

Creatures

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

Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+18% Synergy $0.10
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.16
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+17% Synergy $0.21
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+15% Synergy $8.10
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+15% Synergy $0.11
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+14% Synergy $0.64
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+13% Synergy $0.09
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+12% Synergy $0.50
The Locust God The Locust God
+11% Synergy $8.09
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $4.94
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+11% Synergy $0.13
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+9% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+9% Synergy $0.31
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+8% Synergy $0.24
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.69
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.05
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+7% Synergy $15.18
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+6% Synergy $16.93
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+5% Synergy $0.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.42
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+5% Synergy $26.31
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+5% Synergy $1.50
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+5% Synergy $0.15
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+4% Synergy $16.91
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+4% Synergy $0.12
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.16
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+3% Synergy $5.91
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $5.67
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $5.67
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $5.51
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.16
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+2% Synergy $0.24
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.98
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $1.44
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+1% Synergy $0.56
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
+1% Synergy $0.14
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.34
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-1% Synergy $9.49
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
-1% Synergy $0.98
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.96
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $21.75
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
-1% Synergy $3.51
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-3% Synergy $3.79
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-4% Synergy $5.63
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-5% Synergy $2.84
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-6% Synergy $0.60
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.13
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $1.94
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $1.49
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-13% Synergy $2.45

Instants

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

Ionize Ionize
+15% Synergy $0.30
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+15% Synergy $0.19
Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+14% Synergy $0.06
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+13% Synergy $0.15
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+12% Synergy $2.49
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.51
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+10% Synergy $0.09
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $2.59
Cancel Cancel
+8% Synergy $0.25
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+7% Synergy $1.66
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $6.60
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.09
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.07
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.14
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+5% Synergy $5.03
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+4% Synergy $3.16
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.25
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+4% Synergy $0.12
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.15
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.42
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+2% Synergy $3.41
Abrade Abrade
+1% Synergy $0.17
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $1.60
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $3.19
Electrickery Electrickery
+1% Synergy $0.22
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+1% Synergy $13.84
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.46
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-2% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.15
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.53
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $0.85
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.25
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $60.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.72
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.89
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.51
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $9.79
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.42
Pongify Pongify
-16% Synergy $1.77
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

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

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+9% Synergy $0.13
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+9% Synergy $0.08
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+8% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.15
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+8% Synergy $1.05
Teleportal Teleportal
+6% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.19
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.05
Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+5% Synergy $0.16
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.12
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+3% Synergy $0.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.17
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $1.02
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+1% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.27
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $3.60
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
0% Synergy $6.67
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $9.10
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.31
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $1.74
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1719.97
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-7% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.64
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-8% Synergy $3.79
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-8% Synergy $0.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.27
Preordain Preordain
-11% Synergy $0.53
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-11% Synergy $3.13
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.02
Windfall Windfall
-13% Synergy $4.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.06
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $3.58
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+7% Synergy $0.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.98
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.49
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+6% Synergy $0.70
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+6% Synergy $0.37
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+5% Synergy $0.21
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $9.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $41.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $17.25
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $22.17
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.36

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+8% Synergy $0.91
Pain for All Pain for All
+8% Synergy $0.70
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+5% Synergy $11.05
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+5% Synergy $12.26
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+5% Synergy $0.66
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+4% Synergy $0.17
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+4% Synergy $2.06
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+3% Synergy $0.09
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.11
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $11.20
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.71
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $1.05
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $4.04
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-2% Synergy $2.07
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $3.23
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $3.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $8.98

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+12% Synergy $0.80
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $1.34
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+1% Synergy $0.25

Utility Lands

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

Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+11% Synergy $0.16
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+8% Synergy $2.32
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+7% Synergy $1.04
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+5% Synergy $0.25
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.10
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.50
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.71
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.26
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $50.05
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+2% Synergy $11.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.27
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.72
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $5.24
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $20.49

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+22% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+16% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.11
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $4.92
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+13% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.32
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $1.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.84
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+5% Synergy $0.95
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.28
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.01
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.61
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.23
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-2% Synergy $3.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $175.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.77
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.71
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $65.92
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $2.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+27% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+13% Synergy $0.31
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+12% Synergy $0.05
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.17
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.09
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $1.42
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $9.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.20
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.64
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.17
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
+1% Synergy $18.19
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.61
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $12.77
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.96
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.85
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.15
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.15
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.14
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $25.39
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $15.87
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.55
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $27.11
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $17.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.76
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.18
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $15.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.53
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $11.87
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.01
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.27
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $5.68
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.12

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