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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $5.20

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

#152 Current Rank
#141 Last Week
#60 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
+2% Synergy $27.31
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $17.40
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
0% Synergy $1.98
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
0% Synergy $0.10
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-2% Synergy $2.64

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+50% Synergy $0.56
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+39% Synergy $13.42
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+35% Synergy $1.07
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+34% Synergy $0.99
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.30
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.15
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+28% Synergy $7.71
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.23
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.58
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $1.59
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $1.01
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.59
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.70
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.12
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.07
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $1.88

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $50.96
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $1.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $13.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $44.75
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $64.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $44.28
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $11.61
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $37.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $75.61
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.50

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 $1.93
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+22% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.40
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.96
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $12.07
The Locust God The Locust God
+15% Synergy $5.62
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $1.08
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+14% Synergy $20.02
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $3.69
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+12% Synergy $0.14
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $0.77
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.13
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+10% Synergy $33.81
Spellskite Spellskite
+9% Synergy $9.15
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.13
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.34
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+8% Synergy $1.09
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $0.99
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+7% Synergy $24.59
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $1.80
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $11.40
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $2.97
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.26
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+5% Synergy $5.02
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+5% Synergy $12.22
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.51
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.06
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $31.45
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $11.85
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.13
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+4% Synergy $16.99
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+4% Synergy $0.58
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $1.53
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.78
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.58
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.70
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $0.73
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $5.44
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $1.98
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $3.33
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $11.65
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-1% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $24.97
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
-2% Synergy $4.90
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.33
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $21.80

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.10
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.31
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.82
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $1.50
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.48
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.41
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.29
Misdirection Misdirection
+12% Synergy $8.08
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.82
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.20
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.52
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $47.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $46.95
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.15
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $1.26
Counterflux Counterflux
+9% Synergy $0.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.46
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $2.28
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+8% Synergy $1.84
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.21
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.46
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.67
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $0.74
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.71
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.97
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $4.19
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.24
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+6% Synergy $6.72
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $9.63
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $0.82
Miscast Miscast
+6% Synergy $1.21
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.20
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.60
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $52.71
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.20
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $9.65
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $8.04
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.40
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $10.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.70
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.51
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $6.34

Sorceries

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+15% Synergy $1.32
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.38
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $3.85
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.12
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $4.78
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.07
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.46
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.13
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.08
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.21
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.16
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $12.88
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+4% Synergy $0.10
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.66
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.16
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+3% Synergy $2.86
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.24
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.08
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1486.43
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $8.14
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $2.34
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.33
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.88
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $0.74
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $8.72
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.24
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $2.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $28.80

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.57
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+6% Synergy $2.70
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.41
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $16.15
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $5.16
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.10
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $9.56
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $7.70
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $0.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.33
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.32

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 $1.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $10.57
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.35
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.16
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+5% Synergy $0.48
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.64
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.29
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $2.11
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $0.98
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+4% Synergy $6.43
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.45
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.21
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.34
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $6.46
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $3.04
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.13
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $8.85

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 $6.64
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.19
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.02
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $9.49

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.03
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.18
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.23
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.21
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.19
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.48
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.10
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $6.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $2.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+18% Synergy $3.61
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+13% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $2.19
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+8% Synergy $0.12
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.09
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $32.90
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.99
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.51
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+4% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $110.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $719.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $181.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.04
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.46
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+8% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.15
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $19.91
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $7.10
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $2.43
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $24.27
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.23
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.07
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $17.00
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.78
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.32
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $23.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.96
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.01
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $12.56
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $1.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $22.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.79
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $38.19
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.68
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.21
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.57
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.12
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.32
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.28
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $14.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.07
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.50
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $10.24

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