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Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel
Price tag $2.58

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
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Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Liliana the Faultless Liliana the Faultless
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.34
Ob Nixilis, the Ascended Ob Nixilis, the Ascended
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.46
Germinate Recruits Germinate Recruits
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord Edgar, Ancient Bloodlord
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.29
Ajani Resolute Ajani Resolute
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $7.92

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+44% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.31
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.41
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+35% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.50
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.40
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+33% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.75
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+32% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.27
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+31% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.38
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+31% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+29% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.37

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks run.

Marauding Blight-Priest Marauding Blight-Priest
+44% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.31
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $2.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+35% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.50
Starscape Cleric Starscape Cleric
+33% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.75
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+29% Synergy in 40% of decks $4.45
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+24% Synergy in 42% of decks $4.04
Despark Despark
+12% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.33
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+9% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.51
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy in 62% of decks $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.37

Game Changers

Game Changers that Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks play.

Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy in 5% of decks $15.81

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.40
Children of Korlis Children of Korlis
+32% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.27
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+31% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.38
Moseo, Vein's New Dean Moseo, Vein's New Dean
+27% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.90
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.43
Tithe Drinker Tithe Drinker
+25% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.35
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.23
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.25
Indulging Patrician Indulging Patrician
+21% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.34
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+21% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.96
Vizkopa Guildmage Vizkopa Guildmage
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.63
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Syndic of Tithes Syndic of Tithes
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.12
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
+18% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.89
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.79
Cliffhaven Vampire Cliffhaven Vampire
+18% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.51
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+18% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.47
Amalia Benavides Aguirre Amalia Benavides Aguirre
+18% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.41
Witch of the Moors Witch of the Moors
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.44
Fiendish Panda Fiendish Panda
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.23
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Thrull Parasite Thrull Parasite
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.34
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+15% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.92
Essence Channeler Essence Channeler
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.42
Pontiff of Blight Pontiff of Blight
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.38
Astarion, the Decadent Astarion, the Decadent
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.67
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Koth of the Homestead Koth of the Homestead
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.26
Defiling Daemogoth Defiling Daemogoth
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.61
Syndicate Heavy Syndicate Heavy
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Bofur, Reliable Guardian Bofur, Reliable Guardian
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.23
Screeching Soulbreaker Screeching Soulbreaker
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.16
Unflinching Hortimancer Unflinching Hortimancer
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.20
Sorin of House Markov Sorin, Ravenous Neonate Sorin of House Markov
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $5.25
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+9% Synergy in 22% of decks $9.83
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.16
Blessed Ghoul Blessed Ghoul
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.14
Voice of the Blessed Voice of the Blessed
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.20
Vampire Nighthawk Vampire Nighthawk
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.20
Archfiend of Despair Archfiend of Despair
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $3.68
Vengeful Bloodwitch Vengeful Bloodwitch
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.32
Enlightened Confidant Enlightened Confidant
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $6.50
Drana's Emissary Drana's Emissary
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.87
Kambal, Consul of Allocation Kambal, Consul of Allocation
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $9.09
Blood Artist Blood Artist
0% Synergy in 28% of decks $3.44
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
-4% Synergy in 16% of decks $10.34
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
-5% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.55
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-5% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.57

Instants

Instants played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Riot Control Riot Control
+27% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.27
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.84
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+19% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Revitalize Revitalize
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.36
Mortify Mortify
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.31
Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.19
Silverquill Charm Silverquill Charm
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.28
Fracture Fracture
+10% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.35
Breathe Your Last Breathe Your Last
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.19
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.30
Congregate Congregate
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.18
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Extended Absence Extended Absence
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.11
Awe Strike Awe Strike
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.19
Vindictive Triumph Vindictive Triumph
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.33
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.25
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22
Break Under Pressure Break Under Pressure
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.45
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.26
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.89
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.87
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $7.75
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.23
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.20
Vanishing Verse Vanishing Verse
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+0% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.48
Utter End Utter End
-2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy in 25% of decks $9.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.45
Inkshield Inkshield
-13% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.62
Village Rites Village Rites
-16% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.73
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-16% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.38
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-17% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.60

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Debt to the Deathless Debt to the Deathless
+28% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.40
Fumigate Fumigate
+22% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.34
Surgical Precision Surgical Precision
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.13
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.34
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+10% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.49
Withering Curse Withering Curse
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.77
Sanctify Sanctify
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.28
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+8% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Cast Away Doubt Cast Away Doubt
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.26
Revival // Revenge Revival // Revenge
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.58
Pull from the Grave Pull from the Grave
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.20
Zombify Zombify
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Death Grasp Death Grasp
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.22
Diresight Diresight
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.16
Vindicate Vindicate
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.35
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.41
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.46
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.26
Damn Damn
-16% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.36

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.30
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.97
Tainted Sigil Tainted Sigil
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.74
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+9% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+6% Synergy in 15% of decks $9.44
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $4.43
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.38
Angel's Feather Angel's Feather
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.52
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.26
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.11
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.58
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy in 5% of decks $15.81

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Life Insurance Life Insurance
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.34
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+19% Synergy in 26% of decks $1.87
Lunar Convocation Lunar Convocation
+18% Synergy in 28% of decks $1.64
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+16% Synergy in 34% of decks $5.63
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.57
Font of Agonies Font of Agonies
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.77
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+10% Synergy in 13% of decks $3.43
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.81
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.62
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+6% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $6.00
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24
Way of the Mentor Way of the Mentor
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.23
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.60
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.24
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.47
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.33
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
-2% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-9% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.01
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-17% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord Sorin, Vengeful Bloodlord
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.66
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.40

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.24
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+22% Synergy in 26% of decks $2.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.64
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.35
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+5% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.38
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
High Market High Market
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.52
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-1% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.75

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks.

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+40% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+29% Synergy in 44% of decks $1.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+22% Synergy in 45% of decks $2.72
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.36
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $3.93
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Murmuring Volume Murmuring Volume
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.16
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy in 88% of decks $0.91
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35

Lands

The lands Budget Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel decks run.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+31% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.12
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+17% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.22
Fisk Tower Fisk Tower
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+13% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.28
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+10% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.33
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+8% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.32
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.28
Forum of Amity Forum of Amity
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.29
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+5% Synergy in 64% of decks $0.35
Meticulous Commons Meticulous Commons
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.19
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.50
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.26
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
+2% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.28
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.11
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.18
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.30
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+0% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.27
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-1% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.28
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.32
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-7% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-10% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.38
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.46
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-13% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.76
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-42% Synergy in 10% of decks $5.28

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