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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Price tag $6.97

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

#158 Current Rank
#163 Last Week
#102 Past 2 Years

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.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+3% Synergy $1.13
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+1% Synergy $6.31
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.97
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-6% Synergy $2.10
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
-7% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+49% Synergy $1.24
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+37% Synergy $14.69
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+35% Synergy $1.38
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+33% Synergy $0.86
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+31% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.39
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+30% Synergy $7.38
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+28% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+25% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+23% Synergy $0.50
Ponder Ponder
+20% Synergy $1.75
Counterspell Counterspell
+19% Synergy $3.67
Negate Negate
+19% Synergy $0.20
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+19% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+18% Synergy $0.92
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+16% Synergy $1.10
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.67
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+10% Synergy $1.39
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+9% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+15% Synergy $66.59
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+14% Synergy $2.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $18.15
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+10% Synergy $41.55
Force of Will Force of Will
+7% Synergy $64.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $58.52
Gamble Gamble
+4% Synergy $15.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $167.83
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-10% Synergy $43.04

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 $2.64
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+24% Synergy $1.62
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+21% Synergy $0.86
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+19% Synergy $1.63
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+16% Synergy $2.23
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+16% Synergy $2.91
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $8.27
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+12% Synergy $0.29
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+11% Synergy $2.71
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+11% Synergy $0.19
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+10% Synergy $26.46
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $0.33
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $1.54
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+9% Synergy $1.16
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+8% Synergy $37.98
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+8% Synergy $1.06
Spellskite Spellskite
+7% Synergy $8.06
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+7% Synergy $38.60
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+5% Synergy $0.32
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+5% Synergy $34.55
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+5% Synergy $3.42
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.34
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+4% Synergy $4.26
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+4% Synergy $0.89
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+4% Synergy $0.36
Glint-Horn Buccaneer Glint-Horn Buccaneer
+4% Synergy $7.02
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+4% Synergy $0.21
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.52
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+3% Synergy $0.72
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+3% Synergy $14.35
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+3% Synergy $0.28
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+3% Synergy $3.32
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+2% Synergy $1.36
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $48.17
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+2% Synergy $10.12
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.27
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+1% Synergy $0.87
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
+1% Synergy $2.01
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+0% Synergy $4.99
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+0% Synergy $3.17
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
0% Synergy $16.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.31
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-1% Synergy $21.90
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-1% Synergy $0.36
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
-1% Synergy $27.10
Sanar, Unfinished Genius Sanar, Unfinished Genius
-2% Synergy $0.25
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
-8% Synergy $35.00

Instants

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

Consider Consider
+17% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+17% Synergy $0.30
Dispel Dispel
+17% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
+15% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $2.01
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+13% Synergy $0.50
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+12% Synergy $3.99
Rewind Rewind
+12% Synergy $0.44
Quick Study Quick Study
+11% Synergy $0.17
Ionize Ionize
+11% Synergy $0.37
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.72
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+10% Synergy $0.24
Misdirection Misdirection
+9% Synergy $10.64
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $8.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $50.70
Aetherize Aetherize
+8% Synergy $0.41
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+8% Synergy $0.28
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+8% Synergy $5.56
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+8% Synergy $0.37
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.21
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+7% Synergy $1.73
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $55.81
Counterflux Counterflux
+7% Synergy $0.51
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.07
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.60
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $16.68
Snap Snap
+7% Synergy $3.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $2.27
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+6% Synergy $18.37
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+6% Synergy $4.37
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.36
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+6% Synergy $0.26
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.11
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+5% Synergy $0.25
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $2.30
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.31
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+4% Synergy $11.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+4% Synergy $12.52
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.13
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.60
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.23
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+3% Synergy $67.12
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $15.83
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
0% Synergy $0.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.82
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-5% Synergy $0.33
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.36
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.53
Seething Song Seething Song
-9% Synergy $13.10

Sorceries

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

Windfall Windfall
+19% Synergy $4.94
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+16% Synergy $1.34
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+14% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+12% Synergy $6.00
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.67
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.27
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+10% Synergy $1.53
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+6% Synergy $0.49
Divination Divination
+6% Synergy $0.23
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.30
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+4% Synergy $0.25
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+4% Synergy $0.27
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+4% Synergy $0.33
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $14.11
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.27
Gandalf's Sanction Gandalf's Sanction
+2% Synergy $0.22
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.13
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.32
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+2% Synergy $5.50
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.03
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+1% Synergy $3.71
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $3.50
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+1% Synergy $0.27
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+1% Synergy $0.34
Boltwave Boltwave
+1% Synergy $3.03
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.31
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+0% Synergy $0.52
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+0% Synergy $8.02
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+0% Synergy $2063.83
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $2.96
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-4% Synergy $6.10
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-4% Synergy $0.32
Flow State Flow State
-4% Synergy $2.70
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-5% Synergy $4.57
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-5% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.85
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $13.86
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+4% Synergy $4.17
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+4% Synergy $3.61
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+2% Synergy $47.41
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+2% Synergy $14.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $1.44
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $6.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.44

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 $5.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+11% Synergy $12.00
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+9% Synergy $0.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+9% Synergy $1.70
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+7% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $3.11
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+6% Synergy $1.36
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.89
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.35
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+3% Synergy $3.12
Omniscience Omniscience
+2% Synergy $6.62
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $8.43
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+0% Synergy $0.51
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-1% Synergy $7.60
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
-1% Synergy $7.21
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-2% Synergy $2.78
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
-5% Synergy $11.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Niv-Mizzet, Parun to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+9% Synergy $8.80
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $5.08
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
+3% Synergy $1.46
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-1% Synergy $17.06

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $2.94
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy $0.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+3% Synergy $0.28
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.36
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+1% Synergy $0.22
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+1% Synergy $0.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+0% Synergy $0.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $30.88
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $40.73
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $10.00
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+21% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+16% Synergy $4.17
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+13% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+11% Synergy $0.63
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+8% Synergy $4.40
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+6% Synergy $0.08
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+6% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+5% Synergy $4.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.08
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.39
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy $0.88
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+2% Synergy $2.98
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.51
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+0% Synergy $1122.75
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+0% Synergy $37.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $240.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.13
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-4% Synergy $0.76
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+17% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+16% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+11% Synergy $0.36
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+10% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.12
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+7% Synergy $0.17
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+7% Synergy $16.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $10.60
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $16.60
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+3% Synergy $6.41
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+3% Synergy $0.24
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.80
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $34.20
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $37.91
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.03
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.34
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $5.89
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
+1% Synergy $0.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $36.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.02
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $18.92
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+1% Synergy $17.33
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+1% Synergy $12.79
Island Island
+0% Synergy $0.07
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+0% Synergy $17.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+0% Synergy $0.82
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+0% Synergy $0.36
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+0% Synergy $0.28
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.73
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+0% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $36.04
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $2.00
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
0% Synergy $0.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
-1% Synergy $52.29
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
-1% Synergy $0.14
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.26
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $6.82
Training Center Training Center
-2% Synergy $15.71
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-3% Synergy $16.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $1.57
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $21.08
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
-8% Synergy $4.58

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