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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $6.56

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

#143 Current Rank
#155 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
+4% Synergy $0.47
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
+2% Synergy $1.50
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+1% Synergy $16.83
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
0% Synergy $0.31
Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
0% Synergy $2.28

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $0.91
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+38% Synergy $11.46
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+34% Synergy $1.25
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+34% Synergy $1.01
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+30% Synergy $0.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.39
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+30% Synergy $9.20
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.22
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
+23% Synergy $0.51
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $2.17
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.36
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+19% Synergy $2.69
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.49
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $1.53
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+11% Synergy $2.74
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $1.18

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $54.45
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $1.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $16.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $41.74
Force of Will Force of Will
+8% Synergy $64.79
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $48.98
Gamble Gamble
+5% Synergy $10.55
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $100.47
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $127.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $44.46

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 $0.62
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.45
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+18% Synergy $1.04
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+15% Synergy $10.36
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+15% Synergy $5.81
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $8.62
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+12% Synergy $33.07
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+12% Synergy $5.36
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+11% Synergy $0.25
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+11% Synergy $0.08
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.23
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+9% Synergy $25.53
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+9% Synergy $0.98
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $2.20
Spellskite Spellskite
+8% Synergy $6.73
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+8% Synergy $34.14
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $0.99
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $4.39
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $3.97
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.23
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.31
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+5% Synergy $13.13
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $35.71
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.18
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+5% Synergy $0.65
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.35
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.26
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+4% Synergy $5.81
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $18.98
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.15
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+4% Synergy $19.17
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+4% Synergy $0.16
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $2.98
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+3% Synergy $39.99
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.24
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $25.18
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.69
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.89
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $41.36
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $1.10
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+1% Synergy $4.62
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $7.35
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
0% Synergy $0.24
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $2.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.24
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $13.30
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $23.18
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-3% Synergy $0.28
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-9% Synergy $20.46

Instants

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

Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.25
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.47
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.32
Abrade Abrade
+16% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $2.02
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+14% Synergy $0.88
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+13% Synergy $2.48
Rewind Rewind
+13% Synergy $0.42
Quick Study Quick Study
+13% Synergy $0.33
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.74
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.29
Misdirection Misdirection
+11% Synergy $8.03
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $43.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $7.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $52.10
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+9% Synergy $0.17
Snap Snap
+8% Synergy $2.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.40
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.71
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.18
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.34
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+8% Synergy $2.38
Counterflux Counterflux
+8% Synergy $0.49
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.88
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.26
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+7% Synergy $1.66
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $16.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.33
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.18
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+7% Synergy $3.08
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+6% Synergy $0.32
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.33
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+6% Synergy $13.61
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.13
Delay Delay
+6% Synergy $1.39
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.97
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.11
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+5% Synergy $8.68
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+5% Synergy $1.00
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $61.82
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+4% Synergy $8.68
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+4% Synergy $8.99
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $15.07
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.86
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.32
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.88
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $2.81
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
+19% Synergy $4.38
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.72
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.23
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.41
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.60
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.18
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $2.31
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.41
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.14
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.25
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.06
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.15
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $13.23
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $2.54
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+3% Synergy $0.13
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $29.09
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.23
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.09
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $6.01
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.22
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.28
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.15
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
0% Synergy $0.36
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $3.80
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
0% Synergy $1771.40
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $1.19
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-4% Synergy $1.72
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-4% Synergy $1.08
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-5% Synergy $0.14
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $3.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $1.09
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+5% Synergy $2.36
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.51
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $3.56
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $15.53
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $36.95
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $11.40
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $10.89
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+2% Synergy $0.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.76
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.13

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 $3.89
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+12% Synergy $9.70
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+10% Synergy $0.63
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.07
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+8% Synergy $0.20
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+6% Synergy $1.04
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.22
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.57
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.26
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $4.59
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $5.77
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $10.32
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+1% Synergy $0.52
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $10.56
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $5.17
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $2.13
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-6% Synergy $12.49

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 $7.04
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $3.78
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.07
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $11.81

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $5.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.83
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.14
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.26
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.27
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.36
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.26
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $22.77
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $36.23
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $7.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $106.16
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-4% Synergy $1.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $4.62
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+12% Synergy $0.11
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $1.78
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+7% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+7% Synergy $0.13
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.98
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+5% Synergy $77.69
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.10
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $2.84
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $46.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.20
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.54
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $31.97
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+1% Synergy $836.95
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.45
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $176.94
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.09
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+10% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+8% Synergy $0.23
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+8% Synergy $11.71
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+7% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $5.69
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $22.37
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.28
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $9.33
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+4% Synergy $7.33
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $26.21
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $31.87
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.23
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $10.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.74
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $17.65
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $26.43
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy $16.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $29.09
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.09
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.25
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $0.46
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $27.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $3.37
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+1% Synergy $16.78
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.34
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.63
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.29
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $3.35
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.24
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.89
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $43.30
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.09
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
-3% Synergy $12.48
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $13.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.86
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $4.43
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $21.78

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