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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $5.33

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

#153 Current Rank
#147 Last Week
#86 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
+4% Synergy $0.49
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+2% Synergy $1.32
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+1% Synergy $17.77
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+1% Synergy $1.16
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
0% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.74
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+38% Synergy $14.06
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+35% Synergy $2.31
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+34% Synergy $0.95
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.35
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+30% Synergy $9.44
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.57
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $2.09
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.40
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.06
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.37
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $2.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.44
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $2.00
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $2.59
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.74

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $58.42
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $1.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $15.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.18
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $68.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $52.78
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $13.71
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $106.65
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $43.27

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 $2.31
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+23% Synergy $0.83
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.42
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $1.12
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $11.51
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+15% Synergy $5.26
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $9.15
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+12% Synergy $25.45
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $5.19
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+11% Synergy $0.11
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.26
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+9% Synergy $26.90
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.63
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+9% Synergy $1.05
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $7.08
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+8% Synergy $35.74
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $1.11
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $3.15
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $3.58
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+5% Synergy $0.38
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.32
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.27
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $33.59
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.15
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.60
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.27
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+4% Synergy $13.51
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+4% Synergy $6.55
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.74
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.28
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+4% Synergy $0.14
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $17.75
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $42.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.97
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.71
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $26.90
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.93
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $39.50
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $0.90
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $6.98
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $5.46
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
0% Synergy $0.29
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $3.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.30
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $14.19
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $25.79
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.24
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $27.54

Instants

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

Consider Consider
+17% Synergy $0.29
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.27
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
+16% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $2.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $0.72
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $4.34
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.43
Quick Study Quick Study
+13% Synergy $0.32
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.28
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.93
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.29
Misdirection Misdirection
+10% Synergy $8.84
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.38
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $44.34
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.27
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $3.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $50.42
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $13.37
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.15
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.40
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $2.87
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.46
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $2.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.44
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.28
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $17.65
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.63
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.32
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+6% Synergy $0.30
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.30
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.97
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.19
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $4.78
Delay Delay
+6% Synergy $1.59
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.18
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $12.01
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+5% Synergy $0.90
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $66.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $8.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.93
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $14.66
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.05
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.51
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.99
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.74
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $12.99

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+18% Synergy $5.37
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.39
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+13% Synergy $3.80
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.42
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.56
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.45
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.09
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.29
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.20
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.29
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.16
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $14.09
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.33
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+3% Synergy $0.15
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.72
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.34
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $2.76
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.26
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.96
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.18
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $5.67
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.32
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.38
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.30
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.22
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $4.57
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1907.80
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $3.43
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $1.22
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.69
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.26
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-5% Synergy $5.98
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $4.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $15.81
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.03
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.08
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+5% Synergy $4.04
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.50
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $39.43
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $12.14
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $9.84
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $0.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.56

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 $3.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $10.63
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.48
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.69
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.22
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+6% Synergy $1.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $3.22
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.56
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.44
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $3.27
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $6.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $9.71
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.60
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.85
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $4.91
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $2.66
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $13.61

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 $8.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $3.97
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.15
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $11.99

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $4.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.70
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.21
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.30
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.25
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.44
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.53
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $37.08
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $24.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $111.70
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $1.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.31
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $5.05
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+12% Synergy $0.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.83
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+7% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.10
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.21
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $75.35
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $3.48
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.22
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $3.16
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $37.01
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $938.97
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $191.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.07
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.38
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+9% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.22
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $13.37
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+7% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $5.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.37
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.30
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $11.23
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.90
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.40
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.97
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $27.58
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.46
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.40
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $10.05
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.79
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $17.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $31.34
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.34
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $4.03
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $19.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $2.56
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+1% Synergy $0.20
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.82
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.46
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.09
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $29.10
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $41.24
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $13.53
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $13.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.05
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $4.12
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $24.85

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