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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Price tag $1.04

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1283 Current Rank
#1326 Last Week
#1273 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.

Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+2% Synergy $0.07
Pain for All Pain for All
+1% Synergy $0.62
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+1% Synergy $0.07
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-1% Synergy $17.58
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-1% Synergy $2.10

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+40% Synergy $0.51
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.38
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+25% Synergy $13.86
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.26
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+23% Synergy $0.85
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+22% Synergy $7.75
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+22% Synergy $1.16
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+22% Synergy $0.28
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+22% Synergy $0.16
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+21% Synergy $0.97

Top Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.34
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+15% Synergy $7.16
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.25
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.14
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.33
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.44

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $35.46
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $49.29
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $2.11
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $19.02
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $10.89
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.45
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $61.91
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $82.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.44

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 $0.20
The Locust God The Locust God
+19% Synergy $4.99
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+15% Synergy $0.57
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+14% Synergy $0.09
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+13% Synergy $6.68
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.18
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+12% Synergy $0.20
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+11% Synergy $0.23
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.15
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+10% Synergy $2.67
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+10% Synergy $16.58
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+10% Synergy $0.12
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+10% Synergy $1.38
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+8% Synergy $0.66
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+8% Synergy $0.71
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $1.59
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+7% Synergy $11.92
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+7% Synergy $34.64
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+7% Synergy $0.28
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $10.27
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $0.71
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.33
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+6% Synergy $0.24
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+6% Synergy $0.35
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+6% Synergy $2.56
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+6% Synergy $0.11
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.25
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $4.80
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+5% Synergy $39.87
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+5% Synergy $0.06
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+5% Synergy $0.23
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.38
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $0.58
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.23
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+1% Synergy $11.39
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+1% Synergy $1.58
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+1% Synergy $29.73
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.35
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $3.35
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.17
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-2% Synergy $0.23
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-3% Synergy $1.21
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-4% Synergy $0.25
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-5% Synergy $1.77
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-5% Synergy $0.15
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-6% Synergy $1.20
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-9% Synergy $0.75
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-10% Synergy $0.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-21% Synergy $1.08

Instants

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

Counterflux Counterflux
+14% Synergy $0.53
Cancel Cancel
+12% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
+11% Synergy $0.45
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.38
Quick Study Quick Study
+11% Synergy $0.30
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+11% Synergy $0.98
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $1.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.08
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+7% Synergy $0.17
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.24
Ionize Ionize
+7% Synergy $0.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $7.45
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.72
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+6% Synergy $0.25
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.14
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.11
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.11
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.22
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.24
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $4.12
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.18
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.16
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.11
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.07
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.03
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.82
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+2% Synergy $1.06
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Dispel Dispel
+2% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.44
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.04
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $13.39
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.10
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $44.85
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $51.18
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.54
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.44
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-5% Synergy $1.38
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.31
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $1.00
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-6% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.03
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $2.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.02
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.70
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $5.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $50.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+17% Synergy $0.30
Divination Divination
+12% Synergy $0.07
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.53
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+11% Synergy $9.29
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+10% Synergy $0.09
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $3.24
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.82
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.05
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.20
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+6% Synergy $2.72
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+6% Synergy $0.10
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+6% Synergy $3.37
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.16
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $0.96
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.22
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+4% Synergy $0.10
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $13.78
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.13
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.15
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+3% Synergy $0.19
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.14
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $0.97
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1482.44
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.27
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $0.89
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $3.74
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.64
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $2.26
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
-1% Synergy $0.28
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $8.55
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.85
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $1.94
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.89
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.99
Gamble Gamble
-10% Synergy $10.63
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-12% Synergy $0.51
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $2.25
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-12% Synergy $0.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $25.52

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.81
Spellbook Spellbook
+9% Synergy $1.50
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $8.98
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.34
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $9.49
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.70
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $18.82
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $17.19
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.79
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $119.47
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $32.79
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.78
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+3% Synergy $0.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26

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 $2.00
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.34
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+9% Synergy $0.83
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+9% Synergy $0.71
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+7% Synergy $0.14
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.19
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $3.33
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+6% Synergy $0.25
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+6% Synergy $0.05
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.22
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $38.55
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.35
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+5% Synergy $5.10
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+5% Synergy $4.51
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+4% Synergy $1.07
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $9.69
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $0.63
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.37
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $7.34
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+1% Synergy $12.61
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
-1% Synergy $2.03
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $5.43
Sorcerer Class Sorcerer Class
-3% Synergy $1.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.45
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-5% Synergy $0.47
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 $6.72
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.85
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.28
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.74
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+4% Synergy $0.71
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $0.88
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-6% Synergy $10.98

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.59
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.09
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.37
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+7% Synergy $0.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.15
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $4.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $49.50
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.27
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+3% Synergy $0.45
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $0.89
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.24
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.39
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $18.65
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $5.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+12% Synergy $2.88
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.13
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+4% Synergy $0.18
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.17
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.38
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.27
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.70
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-22% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-25% Synergy $1.55

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.18
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+21% Synergy $0.04
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.18
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.10
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+6% Synergy $0.24
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.09
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.10
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.38
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.33
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.74
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.12
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.04
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.04
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.13
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.15
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.21
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.01
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-5% Synergy $14.22
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $18.21
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $15.65
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $3.99
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.66
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $1.94
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $24.05
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.29
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $3.16
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.24
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.33
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.35
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $10.04
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.27

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