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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $7.21

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
#134 Last Week
#57 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.

Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
0% Synergy $4.90
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
0% Synergy $0.09
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
0% Synergy $0.07
Starwinder Starwinder
0% Synergy $0.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+51% Synergy $0.51
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+40% Synergy $13.87
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+36% Synergy $0.92
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+33% Synergy $1.06
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.35
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.19
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+28% Synergy $7.79
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.26
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 $0.60
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $1.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+20% Synergy $1.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
+19% Synergy $1.32
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.81
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.26
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.08
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 $49.41
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $2.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $15.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $46.53
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $42.10
Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $10.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $50.96
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $35.52
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.70

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 $1.60
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+22% Synergy $0.40
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.38
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.87
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $11.12
The Locust God The Locust God
+15% Synergy $4.99
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+14% Synergy $1.21
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+14% Synergy $11.82
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $2.71
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+12% Synergy $0.12
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $1.19
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+10% Synergy $34.64
Spellskite Spellskite
+9% Synergy $11.03
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.35
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+8% Synergy $1.18
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $1.51
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+7% Synergy $28.84
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $1.51
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+6% Synergy $12.24
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $11.87
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $1.97
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+6% Synergy $0.57
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.31
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+5% Synergy $3.39
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.05
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $16.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+4% Synergy $30.05
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $10.40
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.72
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.14
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $18.48
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $1.76
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.71
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $14.08
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $1.65
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $0.72
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $6.30
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $3.41
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-1% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.25
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $24.11
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.29
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $20.45

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.08
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.38
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.81
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.10
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $1.34
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.96
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.37
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.30
Misdirection Misdirection
+12% Synergy $6.64
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $2.20
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.07
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $51.18
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $2.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $44.80
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.16
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+9% Synergy $1.18
Counterflux Counterflux
+9% Synergy $0.53
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.66
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+8% Synergy $1.81
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.43
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.06
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $0.95
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.25
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.27
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+7% Synergy $8.88
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.33
Miscast Miscast
+7% Synergy $1.29
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.25
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+6% Synergy $6.28
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $0.98
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $3.57
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $2.90
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.19
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.30
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $9.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $7.62
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $8.09
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.54
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $13.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.96
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.69
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.54
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $5.84

Sorceries

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

Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+15% Synergy $3.92
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+15% Synergy $0.98
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.22
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+11% Synergy $0.09
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $9.29
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $3.61
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.53
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.07
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.24
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.16
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.10
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.04
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.15
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $13.95
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+4% Synergy $0.09
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $1.83
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.10
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.13
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+3% Synergy $3.37
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.91
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.69
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $1.96
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.24
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1482.44
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.21
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $8.31
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.72
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $2.28
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.27
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $0.46
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $0.60
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.99
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $8.73
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-6% Synergy $0.20
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $2.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $25.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $1.73
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.81
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.19
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.31
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.55
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.41
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $9.49
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $7.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.54

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 $2.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $8.69
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.39
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+5% Synergy $0.42
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.62
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.32
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $1.94
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $0.95
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+4% Synergy $7.52
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $3.38
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.39
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $5.46
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-2% Synergy $1.93
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.40
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $9.41

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 $6.80
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $3.82
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $0.88
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $11.12

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+11% Synergy $1.38
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.59
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.22
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.18
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.27
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.37
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $42.14
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.71
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.15
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.15
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-5% Synergy $1.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $2.95
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+13% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+10% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.38
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+10% Synergy $2.28
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $30.95
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+8% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.14
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.17
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.16
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $103.74
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $39.77
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.51
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+4% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.49
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $25.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $664.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.15
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $173.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21

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 $0.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+9% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.43
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+8% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+7% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.18
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $19.33
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $6.80
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $1.94
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $23.79
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.10
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $17.87
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $27.34
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.37
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.79
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $23.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.64
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $13.48
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $13.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.69
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.23
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.63
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.41
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $25.94
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.05
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $40.37
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.74
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.24
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.06
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.29
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $10.00
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $15.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.96
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.37
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $14.76

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