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Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
Price tag $1.16

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

#2514 Current Rank
#2607 Last Week
#2614 Past 2 Years

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.

Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
0% Synergy $6.31
Flow State Flow State
-3% Synergy $2.70
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-7% Synergy $0.33
Flashback Flashback
-11% Synergy $4.97
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-20% Synergy $2.10

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 $1.38
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+34% Synergy $0.49
Counterflux Counterflux
+31% Synergy $0.51
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.26
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+25% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+25% Synergy $0.25
Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+22% Synergy $0.30
Rewind Rewind
+20% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+20% Synergy $0.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+18% Synergy $4.17

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 $6.97
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.29
Curiosity Curiosity
+10% Synergy $1.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.92
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.67
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
-6% Synergy $0.27
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-8% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+9% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $18.15
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.63
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-8% Synergy $11.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $66.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $58.52
Gamble Gamble
-11% Synergy $15.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-18% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+18% Synergy $0.19
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+17% Synergy $0.21
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+17% Synergy $0.13
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+16% Synergy $7.38
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+14% Synergy $0.36
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.86
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+13% Synergy $0.53
Izzet Staticaster Izzet Staticaster
+13% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Guildmage Izzet Guildmage
+13% Synergy $0.23
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $8.27
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+9% Synergy $4.99
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+9% Synergy $0.30
League Guildmage League Guildmage
+9% Synergy $0.03
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
+8% Synergy $0.36
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+8% Synergy $0.36
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.72
Blistercoil Weird Blistercoil Weird
+7% Synergy $0.24
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+7% Synergy $0.34
Nivix Cyclops Nivix Cyclops
+6% Synergy $0.10
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+5% Synergy $11.80
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+5% Synergy $0.11
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $6.08
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
+4% Synergy $0.26
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+4% Synergy $1.62
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $18.05
Kaza, Roil Chaser Kaza, Roil Chaser
+4% Synergy $0.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.74
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
+3% Synergy $4.73
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+3% Synergy $25.78
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+2% Synergy $0.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+2% Synergy $1.63
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+2% Synergy $0.78
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+1% Synergy $1.54
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+1% Synergy $0.34
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+1% Synergy $1.12
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
0% Synergy $2.64
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-1% Synergy $2.91
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
-1% Synergy $0.86
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-3% Synergy $2.23
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-3% Synergy $37.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.31
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.33
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-4% Synergy $3.42
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $3.32
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-5% Synergy $0.27
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-7% Synergy $0.87
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-9% Synergy $0.28
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-10% Synergy $0.67
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-17% Synergy $1.39

Instants

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

Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+17% Synergy $0.28
Firemind's Foresight Firemind's Foresight
+15% Synergy $0.18
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.41
Essence Backlash Essence Backlash
+14% Synergy $0.10
Turn // Burn Turn // Burn
+14% Synergy $0.15
Ionize Ionize
+13% Synergy $0.37
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+12% Synergy $3.99
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.32
Thoughtflare Thoughtflare
+11% Synergy $0.07
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+8% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+7% Synergy $2.97
Mizzium Skin Mizzium Skin
+7% Synergy $0.27
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.10
Dragonshift Dragonshift
+7% Synergy $0.20
Blustersquall Blustersquall
+6% Synergy $0.47
Chemister's Trick Chemister's Trick
+6% Synergy $0.04
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $0.48
Dispel Dispel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+5% Synergy $5.56
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+5% Synergy $1.86
Polymorphist's Jest Polymorphist's Jest
+5% Synergy $5.80
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.31
Electrickery Electrickery
+3% Synergy $0.25
Shock Shock
+3% Synergy $0.11
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $2.49
Abandon Attachments Abandon Attachments
+3% Synergy $0.31
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+2% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $2.30
Unwind Unwind
+2% Synergy $1.07
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+2% Synergy $4.11
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+1% Synergy $3.24
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $7.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $55.81
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-1% Synergy $2.60
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-1% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.19
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-3% Synergy $0.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.50
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $67.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $2.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $6.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.00
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.53
Snap Snap
-13% Synergy $3.40
Seething Song Seething Song
-13% Synergy $13.10
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.72
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-16% Synergy $1.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-22% Synergy $2.27

Sorceries

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

Blast of Genius Blast of Genius
+10% Synergy $0.09
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+9% Synergy $0.29
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
+8% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+8% Synergy $0.27
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+8% Synergy $1.34
Teleportal Teleportal
+7% Synergy $0.13
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.23
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $1.53
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.24
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+2% Synergy $6.54
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+2% Synergy $0.31
Time Warp Time Warp
+2% Synergy $14.00
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $1.20
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $5.50
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $3.71
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.34
Fabricate Fabricate
-1% Synergy $9.53
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-1% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $2063.83
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
-4% Synergy $11.49
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
-8% Synergy $0.50
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-8% Synergy $0.52
Windfall Windfall
-9% Synergy $4.94
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.14
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-10% Synergy $6.00
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-10% Synergy $0.32
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-10% Synergy $8.02
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+10% Synergy $5.10
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+9% Synergy $0.89
Gorgon Flail Gorgon Flail
+7% Synergy $0.63
Mizzium Transreliquat Mizzium Transreliquat
+7% Synergy $0.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.30
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+5% Synergy $9.62
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+4% Synergy $1.44
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $6.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+3% Synergy $30.98
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+2% Synergy $13.86
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+2% Synergy $20.64
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-2% Synergy $12.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+12% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.70
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+7% Synergy $14.69
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.40
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+5% Synergy $0.21
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+4% Synergy $9.90
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+4% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.11
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+2% Synergy $3.12
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+2% Synergy $1.35
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+1% Synergy $1.36
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $5.34
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $2.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-13% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+8% Synergy $0.76
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $1.46
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+1% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.25
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+6% Synergy $0.21
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+6% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.36
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+3% Synergy $62.97
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+2% Synergy $0.41
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $7.26
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+1% Synergy $0.28
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.38
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-1% Synergy $0.25
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.65
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-5% Synergy $2.26
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $0.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+25% Synergy $0.08
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+17% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+16% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+15% Synergy $0.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $4.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+9% Synergy $1.08
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $4.40
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.30
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.39
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+5% Synergy $1.65
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.52
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+4% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.32
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
-1% Synergy $0.23
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $0.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $2.20
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $240.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.51
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-3% Synergy $73.96
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-4% Synergy $4.53
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-4% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-12% Synergy $2.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-21% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-23% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+33% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+19% Synergy $0.36
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+12% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+11% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+9% Synergy $0.16
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+7% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $12.79
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+3% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.20
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+2% Synergy $0.16
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $5.89
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.87
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-2% Synergy $16.29
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-2% Synergy $31.39
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
-2% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-3% Synergy $17.38
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-3% Synergy $0.14
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $36.04
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-4% Synergy $1.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.92
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-4% Synergy $36.97
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $17.33
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-5% Synergy $1.57
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-5% Synergy $0.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $21.08
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $16.02
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.36
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.73
Training Center Training Center
-9% Synergy $15.71
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-10% Synergy $0.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-10% Synergy $6.82
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-12% Synergy $6.41
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-12% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-13% Synergy $4.58
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-14% Synergy $0.34
Command Tower Command Tower
-15% Synergy $0.25
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-16% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.82

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