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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $6.49

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

#138 Current Rank
#144 Last Week
#78 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.

Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+1% Synergy $0.58
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.50
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
0% Synergy $0.20
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
0% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.65
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+38% Synergy $11.05
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+34% Synergy $0.98
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+34% Synergy $1.24
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.27
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+30% Synergy $8.10
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.22
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.13
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
+22% Synergy $0.53
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $1.61
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.36
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.27
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.25
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $1.76
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.42
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $1.94
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $2.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.02

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $53.94
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $1.24
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $14.88
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $40.86
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $62.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $45.04
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $10.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $101.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $115.71
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $41.41

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 $2.34
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy $0.56
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.50
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $0.98
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $9.49
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $5.63
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $8.09
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+13% Synergy $31.33
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $5.67
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.16
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+11% Synergy $0.10
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.16
Spellskite Spellskite
+9% Synergy $6.87
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+9% Synergy $0.99
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $21.75
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $3.51
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+8% Synergy $37.31
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $1.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $3.79
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $3.86
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.24
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.27
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+5% Synergy $12.29
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+5% Synergy $6.20
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $33.48
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.10
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.65
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.60
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.24
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $18.68
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $13.93
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+4% Synergy $0.22
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.84
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $37.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.42
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $21.01
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.69
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.92
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $34.24
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $1.49
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $4.94
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $7.10
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
0% Synergy $0.13
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $2.70
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $13.19
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $24.42
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.22
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $21.17

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 $0.39
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.25
Abrade Abrade
+16% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $0.85
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.36
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $2.49
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.47
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.77
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.20
Misdirection Misdirection
+11% Synergy $8.24
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.72
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $47.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $52.46
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.16
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $2.51
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.53
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.08
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.41
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $3.08
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.64
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $1.60
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.23
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $16.11
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.37
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.42
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.16
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.15
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $12.08
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.15
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.99
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.07
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.25
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $7.66
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+5% Synergy $0.94
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $60.05
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $8.51
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.67
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $15.15
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.01
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.46
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.89
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.50
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $9.79

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.08
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.74
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.13
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.04
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.15
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.27
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.45
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.13
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.04
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.16
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.15
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $12.90
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.31
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.08
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+3% Synergy $0.10
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.39
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.46
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.14
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $6.67
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.16
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.24
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.17
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.30
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $3.79
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1719.97
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $1.17
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $0.92
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.64
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $9.10
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.19
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $3.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+6% Synergy $3.49
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.25
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.00
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.67
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.06
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.49
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $11.05
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $10.32
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $0.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.36

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 $3.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $8.98
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.40
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $0.91
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.19
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+6% Synergy $1.05
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.23
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.71
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.11
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $4.04
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.46
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $11.20
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.49
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $15.49
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $4.70
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $2.07
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $13.09

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 $6.40
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.67
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.34
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $12.75

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $5.24
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.27
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.20
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.25
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.26
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.22
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.50
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $20.49
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.87
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $6.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $98.84
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $1.59

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
+17% Synergy $4.92
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+12% Synergy $0.10
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+11% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $1.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.84
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+7% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.77
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $42.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.03
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $2.52
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.09
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.71
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $34.16
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $830.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $175.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.05
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.53
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+7% Synergy $0.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $5.68
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $20.85
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $9.09
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.15
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $9.06
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $26.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.42
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.21
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.18
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $17.13
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.76
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $15.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.39
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.17
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.23
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.55
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $27.11
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.20
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.61
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $15.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $25.39
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.34
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.13
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $40.84
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $11.87
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $12.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.01
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.14
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $4.85
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $18.19

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