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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $6.85

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

#141 Current Rank
#120 Last Week
#94 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.

Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+1% Synergy $11.27
Flashback Flashback
-7% Synergy $4.56
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-8% Synergy $3.17
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-9% Synergy $6.87
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-10% Synergy $4.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $1.12
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+38% Synergy $12.56
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+35% Synergy $1.82
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+34% Synergy $0.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.38
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+30% Synergy $7.43
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.25
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.26
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+26% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.60
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $2.56
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.50
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.11
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $2.85
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.46
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $1.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.64

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $67.17
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $2.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $17.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.42
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $69.38
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $56.23
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $15.11
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $102.57
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $157.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $41.76

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 $2.16
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+24% Synergy $1.91
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+21% Synergy $0.43
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+19% Synergy $1.77
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+16% Synergy $3.15
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+16% Synergy $2.62
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $9.25
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.21
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $4.54
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+11% Synergy $24.60
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+11% Synergy $0.14
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.31
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+9% Synergy $31.31
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.63
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+9% Synergy $1.07
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $7.80
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+8% Synergy $33.76
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $1.17
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+6% Synergy $0.61
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+5% Synergy $2.89
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.29
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $31.47
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $3.72
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.19
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.86
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.37
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+4% Synergy $13.49
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+4% Synergy $5.76
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+4% Synergy $0.73
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $24.05
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+4% Synergy $0.30
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.78
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $45.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $11.28
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $1.04
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $1.76
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $0.76
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.36
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $2.94
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $5.51
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $15.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $18.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.32
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-2% Synergy $0.64
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $22.07
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
-2% Synergy $1.19
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $31.09

Instants

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

Consider Consider
+17% Synergy $0.23
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.27
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $1.35
Abrade Abrade
+16% Synergy $0.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.51
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $3.69
Rewind Rewind
+12% Synergy $0.48
Quick Study Quick Study
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.37
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.77
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.35
Misdirection Misdirection
+10% Synergy $10.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $7.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $47.43
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.04
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.37
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.29
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $2.30
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $2.21
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.45
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.06
Snap Snap
+7% Synergy $3.51
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $15.33
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $18.10
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.32
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.09
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.42
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.33
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.82
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.35
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $4.33
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.09
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.33
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $11.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+5% Synergy $12.32
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+5% Synergy $0.96
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $68.21
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $9.22
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $10.13
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $14.94
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.14
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.69
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.15
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $12.88

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.79
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.14
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.29
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+13% Synergy $3.10
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.50
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.39
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+7% Synergy $0.39
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.41
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.18
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.31
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.26
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.26
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $14.93
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.15
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.14
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.28
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $3.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.71
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.24
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+2% Synergy $2.93
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $5.71
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.37
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.29
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.35
Boltwave Boltwave
+1% Synergy $1.35
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $7.05
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $2063.83
Lock and Load Lock and Load
0% Synergy $1.87
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $1.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.26
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.25
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-5% Synergy $4.36
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-5% Synergy $5.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $12.27
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.82
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+5% Synergy $3.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.77
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+4% Synergy $3.85
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $44.91
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $12.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.43

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 $3.87
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $10.78
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $3.88
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.31
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+6% Synergy $0.47
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $3.42
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.82
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.22
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $2.91
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.24
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $8.91
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.47
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.26
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $6.84
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $2.75
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $12.87

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 $8.75
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+4% Synergy $1.10
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $4.22
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $13.30

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $2.49
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $0.84
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.23
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.29
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.29
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.29
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.37
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.32
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+1% Synergy $0.22
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.45
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $28.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $38.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $7.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $122.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.34
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $5.18
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+13% Synergy $0.44
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+12% Synergy $0.25
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.55
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $1.41
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.50
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.35
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+4% Synergy $45.98
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.29
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.55
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $39.13
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $1066.67
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $214.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.37
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+10% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $15.33
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+7% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.33
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $5.73
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.01
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.55
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.28
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $8.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.80
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $32.51
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $38.90
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+2% Synergy $0.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $18.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $31.90
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+2% Synergy $1.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.71
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.30
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $10.89
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.28
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $4.84
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $16.12
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $16.13
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+1% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.66
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.34
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.32
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $0.97
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.18
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.34
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $45.71
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $13.96
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $1.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $22.09
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
-7% Synergy $1.14

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