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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $1.14

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

#2605 Current Rank
#2481 Last Week
#2624 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.

Flow State Flow State
+12% Synergy $4.53
Vibrant Outburst Vibrant Outburst
+10% Synergy $0.20
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+7% Synergy $0.56
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.33
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
+2% Synergy $0.30

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
+37% Synergy $1.82
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+34% Synergy $0.38
Counterflux Counterflux
+32% Synergy $0.45
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.27
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+25% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+23% Synergy $0.27
Rewind Rewind
+21% Synergy $0.47
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+21% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+19% Synergy $0.23
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+18% Synergy $0.16

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 $7.17
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+14% Synergy $0.42
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+12% Synergy $0.26
Curiosity Curiosity
+12% Synergy $1.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+6% Synergy $2.89
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $2.52
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.53
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $17.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $67.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $56.28
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-17% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+18% Synergy $0.14
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+17% Synergy $7.97
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+15% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+13% Synergy $0.16
The Locust God The Locust God
+12% Synergy $9.25
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+12% Synergy $0.54
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+11% Synergy $0.32
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+10% Synergy $5.51
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+9% Synergy $0.25
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+8% Synergy $0.65
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+8% Synergy $0.37
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.04
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.73
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+6% Synergy $0.69
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+6% Synergy $17.79
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+6% Synergy $1.42
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $17.51
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $3.78
Spellheart Chimera Spellheart Chimera
+5% Synergy $0.14
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+5% Synergy $0.39
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+5% Synergy $0.09
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+4% Synergy $0.31
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.86
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+4% Synergy $1.85
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+4% Synergy $6.27
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+4% Synergy $21.91
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+4% Synergy $0.19
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+3% Synergy $0.25
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.84
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+3% Synergy $4.55
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+2% Synergy $1.09
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+1% Synergy $3.10
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+1% Synergy $2.16
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+1% Synergy $1.84
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+1% Synergy $0.32
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
0% Synergy $0.83
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.64
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $31.07
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.12
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-3% Synergy $2.54
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-3% Synergy $2.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-4% Synergy $2.84
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-5% Synergy $0.32
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-8% Synergy $0.30
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.81
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $0.77
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-15% Synergy $1.22

Instants

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

Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.39
Ionize Ionize
+14% Synergy $0.37
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+14% Synergy $0.19
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $3.72
Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+13% Synergy $0.13
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+13% Synergy $0.13
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+10% Synergy $0.07
Cancel Cancel
+9% Synergy $0.32
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $3.60
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $3.94
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+6% Synergy $0.27
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $1.94
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $1.79
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+6% Synergy $0.18
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+4% Synergy $0.35
Dispel Dispel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Shock Shock
+4% Synergy $0.12
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.35
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.35
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+3% Synergy $1.01
Unwind Unwind
+3% Synergy $1.15
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+3% Synergy $4.37
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.83
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+2% Synergy $4.06
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+2% Synergy $1.51
Electrickery Electrickery
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.04
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
0% Synergy $2.46
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.25
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $1.13
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-3% Synergy $0.30
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.49
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.51
Galvanic Iteration Galvanic Iteration
-4% Synergy $0.32
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $68.07
Consider Consider
-7% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $5.52
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.01
Pongify Pongify
-13% Synergy $1.73
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.64
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.64
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $12.87
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-17% Synergy $0.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-21% Synergy $2.04

Sorceries

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

Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+10% Synergy $0.31
Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.26
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+8% Synergy $1.13
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+7% Synergy $0.28
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.18
Teleportal Teleportal
+6% Synergy $0.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.28
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+2% Synergy $2.39
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $3.45
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $5.21
Step Through Step Through
+2% Synergy $0.24
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $1.13
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $5.71
Fabricate Fabricate
0% Synergy $8.93
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
0% Synergy $9.44
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
0% Synergy $0.35
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.14
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-1% Synergy $3.07
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $2063.83
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.27
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-8% Synergy $1.23
Preordain Preordain
-9% Synergy $0.64
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-9% Synergy $0.28
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-9% Synergy $6.94
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $0.66
Windfall Windfall
-10% Synergy $4.79
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-10% Synergy $3.24
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-10% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $3.70
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+9% Synergy $4.89
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+8% Synergy $0.80
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+6% Synergy $0.44
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+6% Synergy $0.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+5% Synergy $0.90
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $10.67
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.47
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $12.21
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $21.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+2% Synergy $36.02
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $11.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.31
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $3.88
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+7% Synergy $12.79
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $3.00
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+5% Synergy $10.53
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+5% Synergy $0.18
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+5% Synergy $0.29
Pain for All Pain for All
+5% Synergy $0.58
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $2.69
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+3% Synergy $0.35
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.17
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $0.55
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.42
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $3.74
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-2% Synergy $2.76
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+9% Synergy $0.70
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+5% Synergy $1.12
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+1% Synergy $0.34

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 $0.21
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+5% Synergy $0.27
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.45
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $60.69
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.88
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.54
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $1.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-1% Synergy $0.28
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $0.81
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $1.74
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+23% Synergy $0.12
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+19% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+15% Synergy $5.28
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+15% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+14% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.42
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $1.81
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.56
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.92
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.90
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.65
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $214.76
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-3% Synergy $4.35
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $69.59
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-5% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-11% Synergy $1.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-24% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+30% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.37
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+12% Synergy $0.23
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+12% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+9% Synergy $1.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+4% Synergy $0.86
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $11.10
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+2% Synergy $0.11
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $4.99
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $1.03
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.90
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.23
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-1% Synergy $16.12
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-2% Synergy $1.12
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $32.49
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.24
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-2% Synergy $16.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $35.34
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-3% Synergy $22.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $32.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $16.13
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $1.33
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-4% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-4% Synergy $0.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $15.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-4% Synergy $14.92
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-5% Synergy $0.44
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-9% Synergy $0.32
Training Center Training Center
-9% Synergy $13.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-9% Synergy $5.52
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-13% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-13% Synergy $5.71
Command Tower Command Tower
-14% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.30

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