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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Price tag $0.99

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1399 Current Rank
#1507 Last Week
#1305 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind decks.

Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+1% Synergy $1.46
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+1% Synergy $0.17
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.06
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-5% Synergy $2.34

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+39% Synergy $0.53
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.29
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+24% Synergy $7.62
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+24% Synergy $13.37
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+23% Synergy $0.96
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+22% Synergy $1.09
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+22% Synergy $0.21
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+22% Synergy $0.16
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+20% Synergy $1.07

Top Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.27
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+16% Synergy $5.14
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+13% Synergy $0.15
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.10
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.58
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+2% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.67
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.58

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $37.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $51.13
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $1.89
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $17.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $43.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $13.26
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.58
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $78.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.95
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $11.61

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+20% Synergy $0.13
The Locust God The Locust God
+19% Synergy $5.68
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+14% Synergy $0.50
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+13% Synergy $6.74
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+13% Synergy $0.12
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.15
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+12% Synergy $0.25
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+11% Synergy $3.79
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+11% Synergy $0.29
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.12
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+10% Synergy $1.40
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.14
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+9% Synergy $16.90
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+8% Synergy $0.66
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+8% Synergy $0.48
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $1.94
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+7% Synergy $19.55
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+7% Synergy $0.31
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+7% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $0.70
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+6% Synergy $33.74
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.32
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.23
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+6% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+6% Synergy $2.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+5% Synergy $0.58
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+5% Synergy $11.80
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $5.44
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+5% Synergy $40.49
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.06
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+3% Synergy $1.85
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.22
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+2% Synergy $24.03
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+1% Synergy $12.64
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.35
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $3.31
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.19
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-2% Synergy $0.14
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-3% Synergy $1.08
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-4% Synergy $0.29
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $1.54
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-5% Synergy $0.10
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-7% Synergy $0.75
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.73
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-10% Synergy $0.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-21% Synergy $1.03

Instants

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

Counterflux Counterflux
+14% Synergy $0.53
Quick Study Quick Study
+11% Synergy $0.28
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.36
Rewind Rewind
+10% Synergy $0.41
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $0.82
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $1.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.12
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+8% Synergy $0.18
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.29
Ionize Ionize
+7% Synergy $0.26
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $5.74
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.05
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.25
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.08
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.15
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.23
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.08
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.23
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+3% Synergy $3.45
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.99
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.15
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.05
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $1.87
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.83
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $1.01
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.12
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $10.54
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $45.90
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.41
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.36
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-5% Synergy $0.19
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $1.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.48
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.69
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $44.22
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $6.37
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.81
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $52.81
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $2.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+16% Synergy $0.30
Divination Divination
+12% Synergy $0.07
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+11% Synergy $3.94
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.47
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.12
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $3.98
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $2.85
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.08
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $3.63
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.22
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+6% Synergy $2.86
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+6% Synergy $0.08
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.13
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $1.11
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.08
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.16
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.16
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $12.86
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+3% Synergy $0.24
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $1.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1486.43
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.34
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
0% Synergy $0.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.12
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $2.02
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
-1% Synergy $0.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.83
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.96
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.44
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.86
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.52
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-12% Synergy $0.25
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $2.35
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $28.63

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.56
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+10% Synergy $10.04
Spellbook Spellbook
+9% Synergy $2.55
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+9% Synergy $9.56
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $5.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.43
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $18.83
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $16.26
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $3.41
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $169.50
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.17
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.34
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+3% Synergy $0.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $7.68

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+17% Synergy $1.89
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+16% Synergy $1.35
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.16
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+10% Synergy $0.69
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+9% Synergy $1.00
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.39
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+6% Synergy $0.19
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+6% Synergy $0.17
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+6% Synergy $0.09
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $37.59
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.11
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $3.74
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $3.04
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+5% Synergy $4.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.29
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+4% Synergy $1.05
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $10.71
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.64
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+1% Synergy $12.73
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
-1% Synergy $2.17
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $6.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.49
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-4% Synergy $0.49
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-6% Synergy $0.25

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+13% Synergy $6.62
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+8% Synergy $3.19
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.96
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.58
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+4% Synergy $0.76
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $1.00
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $9.12

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.99
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+10% Synergy $0.11
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $0.10
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.33
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+7% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $4.91
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.56
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $46.25
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $0.68
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.21
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.65
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $18.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $6.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $3.47
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.04
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.06
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+4% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.43
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.63
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.46
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-25% Synergy $1.61

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+24% Synergy $0.16
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+21% Synergy $0.04
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+16% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.16
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.10
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.08
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.06
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.07
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.33
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $1.80
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.69
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.94
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.15
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.42
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.16
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.12
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $36.04
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $10.72
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $14.56
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.00
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.67
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.64
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $2.49
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $23.54
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $3.68
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.33
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $10.40
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.21

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