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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $5.19

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#150 Current Rank
#133 Last Week
#69 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Niv-Mizzet, Parun.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Niv-Mizzet, Parun decks.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $33.89
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+2% Synergy $8.81
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.35
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $0.53
Airship Engine Room Airship Engine Room
0% Synergy $0.09

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.55
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+39% Synergy $10.76
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+35% Synergy $0.97
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+34% Synergy $1.13
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.13
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+28% Synergy $7.76
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.23
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.10
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.18

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $1.15
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $1.26
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.24
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $3.75
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $0.39
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.25
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $49.78
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $1.38
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $13.37
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $37.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $63.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $40.43
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $9.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $93.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $30.65

Creatures

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

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+24% Synergy $2.23
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy $0.39
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.59
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.86
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $9.66
The Locust God The Locust God
+15% Synergy $6.93
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $6.58
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+14% Synergy $24.62
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $4.92
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.95
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+12% Synergy $0.11
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.19
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.12
Spellskite Spellskite
+9% Synergy $6.62
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+9% Synergy $33.10
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $22.48
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.76
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+8% Synergy $0.98
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $0.94
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $2.76
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $11.08
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $2.34
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+6% Synergy $34.54
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.18
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.22
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+5% Synergy $5.85
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $23.88
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.50
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.60
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $13.78
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.15
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.64
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $18.93
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.46
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.21
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $36.67
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.36
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.70
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $1.41
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $4.92
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $2.36
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $4.35
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $12.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.20
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-1% Synergy $0.16
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $24.21
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.27
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $21.78

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.11
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.35
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.55
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.12
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $0.68
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $2.49
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.35
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.42
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.53
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.17
Misdirection Misdirection
+11% Synergy $7.66
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $7.39
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $48.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $45.37
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.12
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $2.71
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.77
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.13
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.08
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.93
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $3.85
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $1.77
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $14.86
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.87
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.22
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.44
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+6% Synergy $7.40
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $10.42
Miscast Miscast
+6% Synergy $1.25
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.13
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.60
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.21
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $48.80
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+5% Synergy $0.87
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $8.83
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $7.81
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.80
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $7.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-5% Synergy $0.37
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.71
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $8.01

Sorceries

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+15% Synergy $1.55
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.12
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $3.46
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.14
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.28
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.06
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.45
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.16
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.07
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.17
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $12.57
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.81
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.20
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+3% Synergy $0.08
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+3% Synergy $3.54
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.84
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $32.59
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.07
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.15
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $7.17
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.29
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $3.14
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1499.99
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.25
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $0.67
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.54
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $0.76
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $8.90
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $3.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.81
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+6% Synergy $3.49
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.15
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.50
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $33.67
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $10.05
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $8.55
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $0.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

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

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+18% Synergy $3.13
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $8.99
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.37
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.10
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.18
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+5% Synergy $0.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.67
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.52
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $3.35
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.19
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.59
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $7.03
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.41
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $19.63
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $6.99
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.64
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $11.26

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $6.04
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.07
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $0.98
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $8.26

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $6.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.27
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.07
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.14
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.18
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.23
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.22
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.81
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.43
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.12
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.09
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $1.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $3.63
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+13% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.41
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $2.57
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+8% Synergy $0.10
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.84
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.09
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $35.89
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.85
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+4% Synergy $4.43
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.53
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $40.78
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $740.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.22
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $23.83
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $174.97
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.06
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.10
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.77
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+8% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.11
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $20.19
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $4.85
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $7.72
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.05
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $16.93
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.35
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $23.77
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.36
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $31.41
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $12.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.71
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.73
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $32.59
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $13.22
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.08
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.20
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.46
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $25.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $24.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.65
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.13
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.51
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.14
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $38.22
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.91
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $3.88
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $12.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.62
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.15
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $17.93

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