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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $1.03

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2744 Current Rank
#2676 Last Week
#2331 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.

Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+4% Synergy $43.65
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+3% Synergy $2.82
Sorceress's Schemes Sorceress's Schemes
+1% Synergy $0.12
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
-2% Synergy $0.18
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-6% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+37% Synergy $0.51
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+34% Synergy $0.91
Counterflux Counterflux
+33% Synergy $0.51
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.19
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+27% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+23% Synergy $0.18
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+23% Synergy $0.32
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.45
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+19% Synergy $0.18
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+13% Synergy $4.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $0.99
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy $0.23
Curiosity Curiosity
+8% Synergy $0.53
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.65
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.51
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.65
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $11.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-3% Synergy $71.05
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $57.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $7.91
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

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

Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.13
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+18% Synergy $0.12
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+18% Synergy $0.10
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+17% Synergy $0.32
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+15% Synergy $6.35
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $2.44
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+14% Synergy $0.63
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+12% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+12% Synergy $0.15
The Locust God The Locust God
+11% Synergy $4.67
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+11% Synergy $0.06
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+9% Synergy $0.07
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+9% Synergy $0.07
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+7% Synergy $0.28
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.35
Blistercoil Weird Blistercoil Weird
+7% Synergy $0.08
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.51
Enigma Drake Enigma Drake
+6% Synergy $0.14
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+6% Synergy $0.05
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+6% Synergy $0.43
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
+6% Synergy $0.31
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+5% Synergy $0.14
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $14.73
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+5% Synergy $0.10
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.20
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+4% Synergy $0.25
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+3% Synergy $0.34
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+3% Synergy $0.16
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $1.86
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+3% Synergy $0.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.68
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
0% Synergy $16.52
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
0% Synergy $0.74
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $1.62
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.32
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
0% Synergy $0.63
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.74
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $10.80
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-3% Synergy $0.23
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-4% Synergy $1.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-5% Synergy $1.02
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-7% Synergy $1.59
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-9% Synergy $0.31
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-11% Synergy $1.28
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-12% Synergy $0.85
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $0.90

Instants

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

Ionize Ionize
+18% Synergy $0.23
Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+17% Synergy $0.07
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+13% Synergy $0.17
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+11% Synergy $0.07
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+9% Synergy $3.65
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+9% Synergy $0.20
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.11
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+8% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+8% Synergy $0.07
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $1.93
Street Spasm Street Spasm
+7% Synergy $0.12
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $15.68
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+6% Synergy $0.16
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $0.81
Abrade Abrade
+5% Synergy $0.15
Dispel Dispel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $1.36
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.04
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+5% Synergy $0.16
Starstorm Starstorm
+5% Synergy $0.25
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+5% Synergy $0.45
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.21
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+4% Synergy $4.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.59
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $42.96
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $0.94
Electrickery Electrickery
+1% Synergy $0.27
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.35
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.29
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.20
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $14.89
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-3% Synergy $0.32
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-3% Synergy $0.21
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.15
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.64
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $6.09
Snap Snap
-12% Synergy $1.54
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
-17% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-20% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.11
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+9% Synergy $0.08
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+9% Synergy $1.41
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+8% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.12
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Teleportal Teleportal
+6% Synergy $0.20
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+5% Synergy $0.11
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $1.75
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+3% Synergy $0.85
Step Through Step Through
+3% Synergy $0.17
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.21
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $10.10
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.73
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $7.90
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.19
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
0% Synergy $4.41
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1474.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-5% Synergy $0.71
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-7% Synergy $1.62
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-8% Synergy $0.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-8% Synergy $1.76
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-11% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.61
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.95
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-12% Synergy $4.80
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $3.11
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.01
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+8% Synergy $0.55
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.79
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+7% Synergy $8.70
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.38
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+6% Synergy $0.72
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+5% Synergy $0.36
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+5% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $14.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $31.55
Spellbook Spellbook
+2% Synergy $1.89
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+12% Synergy $0.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.44
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+7% Synergy $10.84
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+7% Synergy $0.80
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+5% Synergy $18.37
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.16
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
0% Synergy $0.41
Propaganda Propaganda
-5% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+11% Synergy $0.69
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+2% Synergy $0.80
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-1% Synergy $0.22
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-7% Synergy $10.22

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 $0.14
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+6% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.53
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $51.06
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.34
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.08
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
0% Synergy $0.25
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-4% Synergy $0.14
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.58
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+25% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+18% Synergy $0.14
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+15% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $2.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.17
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $1.30
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.84
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.56
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $153.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $1.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-18% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.13
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.03
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+12% Synergy $0.27
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+12% Synergy $0.10
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+11% Synergy $0.32
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+7% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.98
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.28
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $14.78
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.61
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.11
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
-1% Synergy $2.84
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.74
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $3.53
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $11.03
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $24.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $14.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $34.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $2.60
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.72
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $11.68
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.68
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $24.04
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $17.89
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.73
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $10.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $7.64
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.20
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.51
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-9% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $2.38
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-16% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.45

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