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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $1.18

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

#2416 Current Rank
#2161 Last Week
#2381 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.

Pain for All Pain for All
+10% Synergy $0.64
Command Bridge Command Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.13
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+7% Synergy
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+5% Synergy $6.74
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+2% Synergy $17.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+37% Synergy $0.53
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+35% Synergy $1.06
Counterflux Counterflux
+32% Synergy $0.53
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.18
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+26% Synergy $0.20
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+22% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+22% Synergy $0.26
Rewind Rewind
+19% Synergy $0.37
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+19% Synergy $0.12
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+17% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+17% Synergy $0.18
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+16% Synergy $7.21
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+9% Synergy $1.06
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+7% Synergy $0.19
Curiosity Curiosity
+5% Synergy $0.51
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.28
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.14
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.35
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.54

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $15.17
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $61.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-4% Synergy $75.40
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.41
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $50.96
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-7% Synergy $9.41
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $10.53
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $25.32

Creatures

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

Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.14
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+17% Synergy $0.09
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+16% Synergy $0.27
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+15% Synergy $7.79
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+13% Synergy $0.66
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+11% Synergy $3.41
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+11% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+11% Synergy $0.28
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+10% Synergy $0.38
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $4.99
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+10% Synergy $0.13
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+9% Synergy $0.11
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.06
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+7% Synergy $0.26
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+7% Synergy $1.26
Blistercoil Weird Blistercoil Weird
+7% Synergy $0.07
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.72
Wee Dragonauts Wee Dragonauts
+6% Synergy $0.06
Tibor and Lumia Tibor and Lumia
+6% Synergy $0.32
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+5% Synergy $0.29
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $16.60
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+4% Synergy $20.87
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+4% Synergy $0.90
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+3% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $2.71
Mizzix of the Izmagnus Mizzix of the Izmagnus
+3% Synergy $0.34
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+3% Synergy $0.75
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+2% Synergy $0.40
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+2% Synergy $0.19
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $0.87
Siren Stormtamer Siren Stormtamer
+2% Synergy $0.18
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+1% Synergy $11.12
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+1% Synergy $0.92
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
+1% Synergy $0.80
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.35
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
0% Synergy $0.58
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.23
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.58
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
-1% Synergy $1.60
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $28.84
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-3% Synergy $1.51
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-4% Synergy $1.21
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-6% Synergy $1.76
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-10% Synergy $0.72
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-10% Synergy $0.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-11% Synergy $1.19
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-16% Synergy $1.08

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 $0.31
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+14% Synergy $0.17
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+12% Synergy $0.05
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+10% Synergy $3.96
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.47
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+9% Synergy $0.17
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.14
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+7% Synergy $0.17
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.03
Invert // Invent Invert // Invent
+7% Synergy $0.13
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+7% Synergy $0.07
Street Spasm Street Spasm
+7% Synergy $0.13
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.28
Cancel Cancel
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $0.80
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $13.39
Dispel Dispel
+5% Synergy $0.38
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+5% Synergy $0.45
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+4% Synergy $1.39
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.19
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.72
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+4% Synergy $0.21
Disallow Disallow
+4% Synergy $1.56
Starstorm Starstorm
+4% Synergy $0.21
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.10
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $3.57
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.81
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $0.95
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $1.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $44.80
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.27
Resculpt Resculpt
-1% Synergy $0.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-2% Synergy $5.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-3% Synergy $0.25
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-3% Synergy $0.27
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-4% Synergy $0.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-7% Synergy $1.34
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $7.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $8.07
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $2.22
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.69
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $5.84
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $0.44
Pongify Pongify
-18% Synergy $2.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.16
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+10% Synergy $0.07
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+9% Synergy $0.28
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+9% Synergy $1.13
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+7% Synergy $0.15
Teleportal Teleportal
+7% Synergy $0.20
Divination Divination
+5% Synergy $0.07
Step Through Step Through
+4% Synergy $0.15
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.22
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $1.91
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+3% Synergy $0.89
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $8.31
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.21
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $3.61
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $8.73
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
-1% Synergy $4.06
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-1% Synergy $1482.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-4% Synergy $0.98
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-7% Synergy $2.28
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-8% Synergy $0.52
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-8% Synergy $1.99
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-10% Synergy $0.20
Ponder Ponder
-11% Synergy $1.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.81
Preordain Preordain
-13% Synergy $0.60
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-13% Synergy $3.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-17% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+15% Synergy $3.31
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+9% Synergy $0.49
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+8% Synergy $4.07
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.58
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+6% Synergy $0.56
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+6% Synergy $8.98
Runechanter's Pike Runechanter's Pike
+5% Synergy $0.37
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+5% Synergy $0.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.19
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $0.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $34.63
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.20
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+8% Synergy $1.39
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+7% Synergy $0.80
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+6% Synergy $12.58
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.14
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+4% Synergy $13.87
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+3% Synergy $0.37
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $0.95
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+2% Synergy $0.62
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.42
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+1% Synergy $1.94
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-3% Synergy $2.02
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.40
Propaganda Propaganda
-4% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.69

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
+3% Synergy $0.88
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
-1% Synergy $0.24

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 $0.17
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+5% Synergy $0.27
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.46
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $49.84
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.97
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-3% Synergy $0.70
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-4% Synergy $2.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.59
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.38
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $18.71

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 $0.15
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+16% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $2.95
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.28
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $1.11
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.51
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.17
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $2.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $173.92
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $65.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $1.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-25% Synergy $0.51

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+28% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+16% Synergy $0.32
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+13% Synergy $0.04
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+12% Synergy $0.10
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+8% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $17.87
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+2% Synergy $0.10
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.06
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.41
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.74
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.15
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-1% Synergy $1.58
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $5.05
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-2% Synergy $0.14
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $3.37
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $25.94
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $13.20
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $15.19
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-4% Synergy $14.76
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $15.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $27.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $11.43
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $13.48
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-6% Synergy $0.29
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.00
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-8% Synergy $0.63
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-8% Synergy $23.48
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.13
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $7.96
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $1.94
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-16% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-18% Synergy $0.27

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