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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $4.28

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

#142 Current Rank
#150 Last Week
#48 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.

Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+6% Synergy $43.65
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
-1% Synergy $0.06
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
-1% Synergy $0.30
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
-2% Synergy $0.18
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-5% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+51% Synergy $0.53
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+41% Synergy $18.37
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.74
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+33% Synergy $0.91
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.51
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+28% Synergy $6.35
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.18
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+24% 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 $0.61
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $1.65
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $0.99
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.34
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.65
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $3.95
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+9% Synergy $0.90
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $48.94
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $2.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $11.92
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $48.08
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $57.48
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $42.63
Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $7.91
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $46.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $67.99
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $33.99

Creatures

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

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+23% Synergy $1.62
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+22% Synergy $0.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.28
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.68
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $16.52
The Locust God The Locust God
+15% Synergy $4.67
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+14% Synergy $8.74
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+13% Synergy $1.22
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $1.86
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+12% Synergy $0.12
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $1.28
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+11% Synergy $37.00
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.23
Spellskite Spellskite
+9% Synergy $7.26
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.20
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.32
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+8% Synergy $1.03
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $10.80
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+7% Synergy $2.00
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+7% Synergy $1.67
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $1.02
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $11.87
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+6% Synergy $0.58
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.16
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $27.60
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.32
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+5% Synergy $3.65
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.06
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $14.70
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $10.14
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.51
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.13
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $16.62
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+4% Synergy $0.84
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.31
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.98
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.57
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+2% Synergy $1.59
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $13.12
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $1.43
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $0.85
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $5.29
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $2.44
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-1% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $23.71
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
-2% Synergy $4.26
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $19.52

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.06
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.75
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $1.15
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.15
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.65
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.45
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.28
Misdirection Misdirection
+12% Synergy $5.95
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $2.10
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $6.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+11% Synergy $49.42
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.17
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+10% Synergy $0.22
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $1.54
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $42.96
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.89
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.14
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $1.27
Counterflux Counterflux
+9% Synergy $0.51
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.46
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+8% Synergy $1.59
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.68
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.29
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.59
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.38
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.35
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $5.39
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+7% Synergy $8.43
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.31
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.31
Miscast Miscast
+7% Synergy $1.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+6% Synergy $6.96
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $1.03
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.75
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.64
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.32
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $7.00
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.27
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+1% Synergy $0.45
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $15.68
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.34
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $6.27

Sorceries

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

Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+15% Synergy $4.80
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+15% Synergy $0.71
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.21
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+11% Synergy $0.11
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $9.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.73
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.51
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.11
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $15.86
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.10
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.08
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.68
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+4% Synergy $0.13
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $3.94
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.75
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.99
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.13
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.20
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1474.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $10.10
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.42
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $1.62
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.25
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $9.10
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-1% Synergy $0.44
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $0.50
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
-1% Synergy $0.24
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $0.70
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $7.90
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.76
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-6% Synergy $0.23
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $3.16
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $26.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $2.09
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.76
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.43
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $14.41
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.11
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $29.26
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.38
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $9.13
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $7.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.45

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 $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.34
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.44
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+7% Synergy $0.20
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+5% Synergy $0.41
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.11
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.01
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $1.60
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.16
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+4% Synergy $8.56
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $3.83
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $1.77
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.67
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $4.21
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-2% Synergy $1.40
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.18
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $8.13

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 $6.28
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.55
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $0.80
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $10.22

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $1.98
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.30
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.22
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.53
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.69
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.43
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14

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 $2.10
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+13% Synergy $0.14
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+10% Synergy $2.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.29
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $30.05
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.11
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+8% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.35
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $92.16
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $55.47
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.56
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+4% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.32
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $24.69
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $643.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $153.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.03
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.68
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+8% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.28
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $17.11
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.29
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $6.79
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $14.78
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $2.38
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.44
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $25.51
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $13.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.98
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.04
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $14.12
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.20
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.51
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.84
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.53
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $50.15
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.61
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.45
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.73
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.11
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.54
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.64
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $17.89
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.60
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $11.03

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