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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $3.42

Legendary Creature — Dragon 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

#116 Current Rank
#112 Last Week
#47 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 $46.41
Tellah, Great Sage Tellah, Great Sage
-1% Synergy $0.27
The Emperor of Palamecia The Lord Master of Hell The Emperor of Palamecia
-3% Synergy $0.22
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
-6% Synergy $1.74
Fire Magic Fire Magic
-6% Synergy $0.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+52% Synergy $0.47
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+41% Synergy $18.77
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.65
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+33% Synergy $0.85
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.50
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+28% Synergy $0.20
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+28% Synergy $6.47
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.18
Opt Opt
+27% Synergy $0.14
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+24% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.64
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+21% Synergy $0.90
Counterspell Counterspell
+20% Synergy $2.00
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.48
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+20% Synergy $0.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+19% Synergy $0.42
Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $3.86
Negate Negate
+18% Synergy $0.24
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+9% Synergy $0.91
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $1.70

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $48.75
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+15% Synergy $1.00
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $12.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $50.27
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $56.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $40.74
Gamble Gamble
+6% Synergy $8.20
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+5% Synergy $45.01
The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $63.82
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $33.47

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 $1.73
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.38
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+17% Synergy $0.75
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+16% Synergy $11.02
The Locust God The Locust God
+16% Synergy $5.18
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+14% Synergy $7.71
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+13% Synergy $1.29
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+13% Synergy $2.22
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+11% Synergy $47.41
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+10% Synergy $1.29
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+9% Synergy $0.27
Spellskite Spellskite
+9% Synergy $6.86
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+9% Synergy $0.19
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.34
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+8% Synergy $0.98
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $10.12
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+7% Synergy $1.92
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+7% Synergy $1.01
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+6% Synergy $1.33
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $11.56
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+6% Synergy $0.40
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.22
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+5% Synergy $29.47
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.29
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+5% Synergy $3.76
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.08
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+5% Synergy $14.24
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+5% Synergy $0.84
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $10.06
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.10
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $16.58
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.30
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $0.97
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.54
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+3% Synergy $0.60
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+2% Synergy $2.87
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+1% Synergy $12.84
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+1% Synergy $1.47
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
0% Synergy $0.83
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
0% Synergy $4.88
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $1.79
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-1% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.27
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-2% Synergy $23.24
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
-2% Synergy $4.22
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-4% Synergy $0.26
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $17.19

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 $0.35
Consider Consider
+16% Synergy $0.44
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+15% Synergy $1.09
Abrade Abrade
+14% Synergy $0.14
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+14% Synergy $3.53
Rewind Rewind
+14% Synergy $0.41
Quick Study Quick Study
+14% Synergy $0.33
Misdirection Misdirection
+13% Synergy $5.81
Ionize Ionize
+12% Synergy $0.20
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.89
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $13.17
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+11% Synergy $49.17
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+11% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $41.94
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+10% Synergy $0.14
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+10% Synergy $1.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.49
Snap Snap
+9% Synergy $1.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+9% Synergy $11.20
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.94
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.12
Counterflux Counterflux
+9% Synergy $0.51
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+8% Synergy $1.62
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+8% Synergy $0.33
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.32
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.45
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.45
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.36
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy $5.42
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+7% Synergy $8.57
Delay Delay
+7% Synergy $1.46
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.20
Miscast Miscast
+7% Synergy $1.21
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.23
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+6% Synergy $7.06
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+6% Synergy $7.96
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+6% Synergy $1.07
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+6% Synergy $2.47
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $3.66
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+4% Synergy $0.29
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+2% Synergy $0.32
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
+1% Synergy $0.50
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.72
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-2% Synergy $16.57
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.57
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-7% Synergy $0.46
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $6.13

Sorceries

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

Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+16% Synergy $4.51
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+15% Synergy $0.85
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.23
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+11% Synergy $0.09
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $9.24
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+8% Synergy $2.62
Divination Divination
+7% Synergy $0.05
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.55
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.45
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+6% Synergy $0.15
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+5% Synergy $15.69
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+5% Synergy $0.08
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.17
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+4% Synergy $0.12
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.30
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+4% Synergy $0.09
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $4.36
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.12
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $35.13
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.24
Boltwave Boltwave
+2% Synergy $2.28
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+2% Synergy $0.12
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+2% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+1% Synergy $1467.68
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $9.22
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.34
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
0% Synergy $1.56
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.18
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
0% Synergy $0.31
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy $7.87
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-1% Synergy $0.46
Lock and Load Lock and Load
-1% Synergy $0.39
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
-1% Synergy $0.23
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $0.71
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $7.68
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.80
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-6% Synergy $0.20
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-6% Synergy $3.24
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $25.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $2.60
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.71
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $13.94
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+5% Synergy $28.90
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.60
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $2.79
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $0.64
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+3% Synergy $0.57
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+3% Synergy $8.77
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $6.98
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.22
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $3.73
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-7% Synergy $4.25

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 $1.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+13% Synergy $8.48
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+11% Synergy $0.25
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+10% Synergy $1.19
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 $1.54
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.21
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+4% Synergy $1.85
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+4% Synergy $1.05
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+4% Synergy $8.80
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $4.59
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $2.21
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
0% Synergy $0.60
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $4.94
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-2% Synergy $1.46
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.39
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $8.34

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 $6.33
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $3.87
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $0.76
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $8.83

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+12% Synergy $1.49
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $1.98
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.12
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.28
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.25
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.24
Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+4% Synergy $0.19
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.23
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $17.64
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+1% Synergy $0.46
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
0% Synergy $0.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.35
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $4.97
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+22% Synergy $0.20
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+17% Synergy $1.81
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+13% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+10% Synergy $2.60
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+9% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.35
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+8% Synergy $31.19
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+8% Synergy $0.09
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+8% Synergy $0.12
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.95
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.18
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.28
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $98.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $59.88
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.61
Coalition Relic Coalition Relic
+4% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+3% Synergy $1.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $22.27
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.25
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $629.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $151.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+16% Synergy $0.05
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+8% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.05
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+8% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+6% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.08
City of Brass City of Brass
+6% Synergy $17.02
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+5% Synergy $6.47
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $15.21
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+4% Synergy $2.53
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.13
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+4% Synergy $0.22
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $23.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $12.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $14.54
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $24.20
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $12.14
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+3% Synergy $0.12
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.56
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $23.37
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy $11.92
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $53.67
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+1% Synergy $1.10
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $2.46
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.64
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.33
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
0% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.25
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
0% Synergy $4.61
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.18
Training Center Training Center
-1% Synergy $10.88
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.98
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.26
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $8.38

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