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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $1.09

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

#2902 Current Rank
#2958 Last Week
#2452 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.

Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+5% Synergy $32.55
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+3% Synergy $2.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+38% Synergy $0.46
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+37% Synergy $0.99
Counterflux Counterflux
+33% Synergy $0.53
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.16
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+27% Synergy $0.25
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+23% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+22% Synergy $0.23
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.41
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+20% Synergy $0.14
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+19% Synergy $0.15

Top Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+17% Synergy $0.16
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+16% Synergy $5.20
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+8% Synergy $1.01
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+8% Synergy $0.15
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Curiosity
+6% Synergy $0.56
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.59
Opt Opt
-4% Synergy $0.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $44.75
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.07
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $64.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $50.96
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $8.85
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $11.61
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $28.80

Creatures

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

Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+17% Synergy $7.71
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.13
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+16% Synergy $0.26
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+16% Synergy $0.12
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+13% Synergy $0.66
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+12% Synergy $3.33
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+12% Synergy $0.11
The Locust God The Locust God
+11% Synergy $5.62
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+11% Synergy $0.10
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+10% Synergy $0.40
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+10% Synergy $0.31
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.58
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+8% Synergy $0.17
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+7% Synergy $0.33
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+7% Synergy $0.23
Blistercoil Weird Blistercoil Weird
+6% Synergy $0.10
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+6% Synergy $1.53
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
+6% Synergy $0.35
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $18.06
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+5% Synergy $0.45
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+5% Synergy $2.73
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $0.25
Enigma Drake Enigma Drake
+5% Synergy $0.17
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+5% Synergy $0.07
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.78
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+4% Synergy $20.68
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+4% Synergy $3.69
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.13
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+3% Synergy $0.11
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+3% Synergy $0.30
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+3% Synergy $0.96
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+3% Synergy $33.81
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+2% Synergy $0.19
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+1% Synergy $12.07
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+1% Synergy $1.07
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $0.58
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+1% Synergy $0.17
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
0% Synergy $0.13
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $1.93
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.34
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.57
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-2% Synergy $24.59
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-3% Synergy $1.08
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-4% Synergy $1.80
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-6% Synergy $1.53
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $0.77
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-11% Synergy $0.73
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-14% Synergy $1.07

Instants

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

Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+17% Synergy $0.06
Ionize Ionize
+16% Synergy $0.26
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+14% Synergy $0.15
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+11% Synergy $3.48
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+11% Synergy $0.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.39
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+9% Synergy $0.22
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.21
Reverberate Reverberate
+8% Synergy $1.87
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+7% Synergy $0.18
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+7% Synergy $0.15
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $10.54
Dispel Dispel
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $0.83
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.14
Street Spasm Street Spasm
+6% Synergy $0.14
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+5% Synergy $4.56
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.35
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $2.01
Twincast Twincast
+4% Synergy $3.82
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.84
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $0.74
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+3% Synergy $0.20
Shock Shock
+3% Synergy $0.04
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $4.19
Abrade Abrade
+2% Synergy $0.18
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+2% Synergy $0.99
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $1.71
Electrodominance Electrodominance
0% Synergy $0.22
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-1% Synergy $4.17
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-2% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.46
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $52.71
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-6% Synergy $1.50
Consider Consider
-8% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.52
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.28
Big Score Big Score
-14% Synergy $0.70
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $0.59
Pongify Pongify
-17% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+10% Synergy $0.13
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+9% Synergy $0.05
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+9% Synergy $0.95
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+8% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.16
Teleportal Teleportal
+7% Synergy $0.22
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.07
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.24
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+4% Synergy $0.89
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.06
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $8.14
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.72
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-1% Synergy $2.52
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1486.43
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-3% Synergy $1.32
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-7% Synergy $0.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-7% Synergy $2.34
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-8% Synergy $1.88
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-9% Synergy $0.24
Ponder Ponder
-10% Synergy $1.70
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.21
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.12
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.58
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-12% Synergy $3.38
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-16% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+16% Synergy $5.16
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.22
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.33
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $0.45
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $9.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+5% Synergy $0.63
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+5% Synergy $0.71
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $16.15
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+4% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.91
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+1% Synergy $17.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-1% Synergy $7.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+8% Synergy $1.35
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+7% Synergy $12.65
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $0.66
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+6% Synergy $0.64
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+5% Synergy $13.42
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.17
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+3% Synergy $0.33
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+2% Synergy $0.48
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $0.98
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.64
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $2.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $1.89
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+12% Synergy $0.76
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $1.02
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
0% Synergy $0.27

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 $0.11
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+6% Synergy $0.23
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $11.64
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+4% Synergy $0.21
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $6.04
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.55
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $46.32
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $0.10
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.03
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $3.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.64
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+24% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+17% Synergy $0.14
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+17% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.11
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $3.61
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.09
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.19
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.19
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $1.06
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $1.05
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.26
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $181.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $62.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-6% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.12
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy $1.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.48

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
+17% Synergy $0.34
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+15% Synergy $0.04
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+12% Synergy $0.10
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+10% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.15
Command Bridge Command Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.05
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $1.78
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.06
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $17.00
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $1.72
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.68
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.15
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.57
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.79
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $3.50
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $14.63
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $22.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $12.56
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $10.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $25.96
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.27
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.01
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.46
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.32
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $10.28
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.61
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-7% Synergy $23.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-8% Synergy $8.07
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.31
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-14% Synergy $2.43
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-15% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.27

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