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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $1.05

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

#2412 Current Rank
#2501 Last Week
#2571 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.

Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+2% Synergy $0.24
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+2% Synergy $1.34
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
+1% Synergy $0.15
Unexpected Assistance Unexpected Assistance
+1% Synergy $0.15
Ashling's Command Ashling's Command
-1% Synergy $0.39

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 $2.31
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+34% Synergy $0.45
Counterflux Counterflux
+31% Synergy $0.46
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+27% Synergy $0.21
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+24% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+22% Synergy $0.11
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+22% Synergy $0.31
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.43
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+19% Synergy $0.25
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+18% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+17% Synergy $5.33
Curiosity Curiosity
+12% Synergy $0.74
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+7% Synergy $2.95
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.09
Ponder Ponder
-5% Synergy $1.40
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $41.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $15.76
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $68.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $52.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $58.42
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $13.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $43.27

Creatures

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

Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+17% Synergy $0.11
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+16% Synergy $9.44
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+16% Synergy $0.28
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+16% Synergy $0.36
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+14% Synergy $0.09
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+12% Synergy $0.42
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+12% Synergy $0.10
The Locust God The Locust God
+11% Synergy $9.15
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+11% Synergy $0.57
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+10% Synergy $0.26
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $5.46
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+8% Synergy $0.24
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.71
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+8% Synergy $0.26
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+6% Synergy $14.76
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+6% Synergy $1.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.97
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $18.85
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+5% Synergy $28.02
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+5% Synergy $0.13
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $4.11
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.38
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+4% Synergy $0.21
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+4% Synergy $6.39
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+4% Synergy $0.50
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+3% Synergy $0.83
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $5.19
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+3% Synergy $0.18
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.25
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $1.67
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $1.02
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+1% Synergy $0.32
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy $1.12
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
0% Synergy $0.95
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.31
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.63
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-1% Synergy $11.51
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $26.90
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.52
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-2% Synergy $3.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.30
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $2.22
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-5% Synergy $5.26
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-5% Synergy $0.29
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-7% Synergy $0.38
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.90
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $2.00
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-15% Synergy $2.59

Instants

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

Ionize Ionize
+14% Synergy $0.28
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+14% Synergy $0.19
Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+14% Synergy $0.08
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $4.34
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+13% Synergy $0.13
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.47
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.23
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+9% Synergy $0.09
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.86
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+6% Synergy $0.22
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.45
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+6% Synergy $0.20
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $1.87
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+4% Synergy $5.13
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.18
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.29
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+4% Synergy $7.20
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+4% Synergy $0.13
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.15
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.32
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+2% Synergy $3.85
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $1.58
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+2% Synergy $0.19
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
0% Synergy $1.97
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.63
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $6.43
Comet Storm Comet Storm
0% Synergy $3.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $50.42
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.40
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-3% Synergy $0.30
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-3% Synergy $0.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.37
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.72
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $66.45
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $2.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $8.05
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.38
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.99
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.19
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $12.99
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.93
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $0.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.44

Sorceries

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

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+9% Synergy $0.20
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+9% Synergy $0.10
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+8% Synergy $1.16
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.16
Teleportal Teleportal
+6% Synergy $0.22
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.09
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.24
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.20
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $2.72
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+1% Synergy $3.59
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $1.09
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.22
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $2.76
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $1.39
Fabricate Fabricate
-2% Synergy $8.98
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-7% Synergy $1.69
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.37
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-8% Synergy $0.38
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-8% Synergy $4.57
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.57
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-9% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.74
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $5.37
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-10% Synergy $3.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.50
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $3.92
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+7% Synergy $0.64
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.80
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+6% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.93
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+5% Synergy $0.67
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.25
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+4% Synergy $0.25
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $15.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $39.36
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+1% Synergy $19.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
0% Synergy $11.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.69
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+10% Synergy $0.22
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.73
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+6% Synergy $14.06
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+5% Synergy $11.48
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.22
Charisma Charisma
+5% Synergy $10.45
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+4% Synergy $0.18
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.44
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $1.10
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.36
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $3.27
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-1% Synergy $2.66
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.22
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-2% Synergy $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+9% Synergy $0.71
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $1.15
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+1% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+10% Synergy $0.18
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $0.20
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+5% Synergy $0.25
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+5% Synergy $2.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.30
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.08
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.53
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy $55.63
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.44
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $4.49
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $24.44

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+22% Synergy $0.10
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+16% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+14% Synergy $0.13
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $5.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.86
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.83
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.95
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.48
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $1.03
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $3.80
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $3.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.37

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+28% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.38
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.08
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+11% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.30
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+10% Synergy $0.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+5% Synergy $0.97
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $10.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.82
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.22
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $4.03
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.26
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $13.78
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.12
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-2% Synergy $24.85
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.52
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $29.10
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-3% Synergy $0.26
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $19.28
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-3% Synergy $13.37
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-4% Synergy $0.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $30.46
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $30.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.77
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.09
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.30
Training Center Training Center
-8% Synergy $13.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $8.05
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $5.43
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-16% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.29

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