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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Price tag $2.31

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R
Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1423 Current Rank
#1443 Last Week
#1383 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.

April, Reporter of the Weird April, Reporter of the Weird
+2% Synergy $0.14
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+2% Synergy $0.54
Ooze Spill Ooze Spill
+1% Synergy $0.19
Ashling, Rekindled Ashling, Rimebound Ashling, Rekindled
0% Synergy $1.32
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+39% Synergy $0.74
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $1.20
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+25% Synergy $13.71
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+25% Synergy $9.36
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+24% Synergy $1.09
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.11
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+23% Synergy $1.05
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+22% Synergy $0.25
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+21% Synergy $0.18
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+20% Synergy $0.95

Top Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.35
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+16% Synergy $5.40
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+13% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.09
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.60
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.36
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $33.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $58.23
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $1.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.18
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.93
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.48
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $14.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $53.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $43.73

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 $0.27
The Locust God The Locust God
+17% Synergy $9.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy $0.60
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.21
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+13% Synergy $0.09
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+12% Synergy $9.09
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+11% Synergy $0.34
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+10% Synergy $0.27
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+9% Synergy $0.28
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.11
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+9% Synergy $1.36
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.42
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+8% Synergy $0.56
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $5.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+7% Synergy $0.77
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+7% Synergy $27.03
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.36
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+6% Synergy $25.60
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.39
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.38
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+6% Synergy $0.41
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+6% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.27
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+5% Synergy $1.71
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+5% Synergy $0.93
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $8.59
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+5% Synergy $14.68
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+4% Synergy $27.23
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+4% Synergy $35.66
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+4% Synergy $52.86
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.16
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+3% Synergy $2.95
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.27
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
0% Synergy $11.44
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $26.74
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.56
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.23
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $5.22
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.30
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-2% Synergy $5.26
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $0.43
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-4% Synergy $0.25
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $2.27
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-7% Synergy $1.97
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-9% Synergy $0.87
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-9% Synergy $0.23
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-21% Synergy $2.60

Instants

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

Counterflux Counterflux
+15% Synergy $0.46
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.44
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $1.58
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $0.87
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.48
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.27
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+8% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.41
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $5.65
Ionize Ionize
+6% Synergy $0.29
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.10
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+5% Synergy $0.24
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.16
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.35
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+4% Synergy $0.30
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.16
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.14
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.29
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+3% Synergy $4.21
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.39
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.27
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.10
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.06
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.35
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $2.95
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.13
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $4.94
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.25
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.50
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $17.58
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $44.88
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.78
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.29
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.30
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.71
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.30
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.67
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.40
Seething Song Seething Song
-10% Synergy $12.48
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.95
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.98
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $66.45
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.52
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $3.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.64

Sorceries

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

Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+15% Synergy $0.31
Divination Divination
+12% Synergy $0.09
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.45
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.43
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+9% Synergy $0.30
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $4.93
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.34
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+6% Synergy $4.14
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+6% Synergy $4.50
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.15
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+6% Synergy $0.29
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.26
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.21
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $1.42
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.26
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.29
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.23
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.27
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.28
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.33
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $14.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $1.39
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1907.80
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+2% Synergy $0.17
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.17
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.29
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $1.09
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.56
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
0% Synergy $0.35
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $2.11
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $31.15
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.98
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $2.72
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.77
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.85
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-11% Synergy $1.73
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-11% Synergy $0.25
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $4.60

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $1.01
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $9.29
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.61
Spellbook Spellbook
+8% Synergy $4.77
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $12.14
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $12.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $15.15
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.47
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $169.50
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $39.43
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+4% Synergy $3.08
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+3% Synergy $0.64
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.00
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.61
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $12.02
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $106.71

Enchantments

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

Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+16% Synergy $3.41
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $1.70
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.22
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+9% Synergy $0.68
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+8% Synergy $1.45
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+7% Synergy $0.18
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $6.42
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $41.86
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.22
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $10.16
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $3.10
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+5% Synergy $0.35
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.43
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.56
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+4% Synergy $1.90
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $6.75
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $22.01
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
0% Synergy $11.48
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $7.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.69
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-4% Synergy $0.94
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-5% Synergy $0.49

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 $8.00
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $3.97
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $17.30
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.66
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+4% Synergy $0.71
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $1.18
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-7% Synergy $12.84

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $3.70
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.21
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+10% Synergy $0.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+10% Synergy $0.12
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+7% Synergy $0.18
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.52
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $55.63
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.25
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $5.39
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.36
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $0.71
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $4.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $111.70
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $8.51
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $25.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.53
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.79
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.88
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+4% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.67
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.51
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.32
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.26
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-24% Synergy $3.14

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+24% Synergy $0.08
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+22% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.29
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.13
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+6% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.31
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.18
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.40
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.82
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.21
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $4.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $13.35
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $11.45
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.17
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.43
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-2% Synergy $31.15
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-6% Synergy $13.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $10.32
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-7% Synergy $23.81
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.09
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $30.84
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $5.44
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.26
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.30
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $4.03
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.35
Training Center Training Center
-15% Synergy $13.53
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.39
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.27

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