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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Price tag $0.91

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1432 Current Rank
#1544 Last Week
#1248 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.

Yue, the Moon Spirit Yue, the Moon Spirit
+9% Synergy
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+4% Synergy $2.82
Pain for All Pain for All
+4% Synergy $0.55
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+2% Synergy $4.85
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $43.65

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+41% Synergy $0.53
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $0.34
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+27% Synergy $18.37
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+24% Synergy $0.68
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.18
Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+23% Synergy $0.74
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+23% Synergy $0.25
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+22% Synergy $6.35
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+22% Synergy $1.03
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+20% Synergy $0.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.51
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+15% Synergy $4.28
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+13% Synergy $0.23
Opt Opt
+7% Synergy $0.14
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.65
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.29
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $33.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $48.94
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+6% Synergy $2.58
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $16.62
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $12.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.92
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $57.48
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $67.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69

Creatures

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

The Locust God The Locust God
+20% Synergy $4.67
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+14% Synergy $0.58
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+14% Synergy $6.71
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+14% Synergy $0.10
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+13% Synergy $0.17
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+12% Synergy $0.19
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+12% Synergy $0.31
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+11% Synergy $1.86
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+11% Synergy $14.70
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+10% Synergy $1.40
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+9% Synergy $0.13
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+9% Synergy $0.95
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.12
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+9% Synergy $0.32
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+8% Synergy $0.63
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+7% Synergy $1.62
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+7% Synergy $8.74
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+7% Synergy $37.00
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+7% Synergy $0.15
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+6% Synergy $10.14
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $0.57
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.38
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+6% Synergy $0.22
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+6% Synergy $0.07
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+5% Synergy $37.10
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $3.65
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+5% Synergy $0.28
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+5% Synergy $0.53
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+5% Synergy $2.56
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+4% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+4% Synergy $0.63
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.06
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
+4% Synergy $0.12
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+2% Synergy $16.52
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+2% Synergy $0.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+1% Synergy $1.02
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.32
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $2.44
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.16
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-3% Synergy $0.23
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-3% Synergy $1.22
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-5% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-5% Synergy $1.59
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-6% Synergy $0.15
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-7% Synergy $1.28
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-9% Synergy $0.85
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-11% Synergy $0.29
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-22% Synergy $0.90

Instants

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

Counterflux Counterflux
+14% Synergy $0.51
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.29
Rewind Rewind
+12% Synergy $0.45
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $1.36
Cancel Cancel
+12% Synergy $0.27
Quick Study Quick Study
+11% Synergy $0.28
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $1.03
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+9% Synergy $0.06
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+7% Synergy $0.16
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.38
Ionize Ionize
+7% Synergy $0.23
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $7.15
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.04
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.10
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.11
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.06
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.24
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+3% Synergy $3.65
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.27
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.22
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Refute Refute
+3% Synergy $0.14
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.06
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $1.93
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.75
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+2% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.49
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $0.99
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+1% Synergy $15.68
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $49.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.25
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-4% Synergy $0.45
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.34
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.46
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $6.09
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.32
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $0.98
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-6% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $2.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $42.63
Big Score Big Score
-11% Synergy $0.62
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $6.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $46.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

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

Invoke the Firemind Invoke the Firemind
+18% Synergy $0.32
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.51
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+11% Synergy $9.18
Divination Divination
+11% Synergy $0.05
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+11% Synergy $0.11
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.95
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $3.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+7% Synergy $0.08
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.13
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+6% Synergy $1.84
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+6% Synergy $3.94
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+6% Synergy $0.10
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.11
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $0.96
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.21
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.23
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+4% Synergy $15.86
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.13
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.18
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+4% Synergy $0.20
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.13
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+3% Synergy $0.12
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $0.71
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $1474.14
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.19
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+2% Synergy $0.14
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.25
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
0% Synergy $0.85
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.19
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $2.73
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
-1% Synergy $0.24
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
-2% Synergy $0.18
Boltwave Boltwave
-2% Synergy $1.99
Fabricate Fabricate
-4% Synergy $7.90
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $1.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.13
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $4.80
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $7.91
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-10% Synergy $1.76
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.44
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $1.62
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-13% Synergy $0.23
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-21% Synergy $26.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+11% Synergy $0.76
Spellbook Spellbook
+9% Synergy $1.89
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $8.70
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.11
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $9.13
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $14.41
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.60
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $17.46
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+5% Synergy $119.94
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+5% Synergy $2.43
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $29.26
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+4% Synergy $0.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.45

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 $2.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+17% Synergy $1.44
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+10% Synergy $1.16
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+10% Synergy $0.71
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $3.83
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+7% Synergy $0.25
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+7% Synergy $0.12
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+6% Synergy $5.79
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+6% Synergy $0.06
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+6% Synergy $1.28
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $40.77
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $1.77
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+5% Synergy $4.58
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $2.01
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+4% Synergy $8.53
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+4% Synergy $1.12
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.11
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
+2% Synergy $10.84
City on Fire City on Fire
+2% Synergy $5.62
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+2% Synergy $0.35
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
-1% Synergy $1.60
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $4.21
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.34
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-6% Synergy $0.41
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-6% Synergy $0.29

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+14% Synergy $6.28
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+9% Synergy $3.55
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.29
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.67
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+5% Synergy $0.69
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $0.80
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-7% Synergy $10.22

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.98
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.15
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.23
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $0.13
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.34
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+6% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $3.97
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.53
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $51.06
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.30
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+3% Synergy $1.28
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+2% Synergy $0.23
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-9% Synergy $19.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-10% Synergy $5.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+21% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+13% Synergy $2.10
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.17
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.22
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.44
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-21% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-24% Synergy $1.32

Lands

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

Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.13
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+20% Synergy $0.03
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+15% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+15% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.28
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.10
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+7% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.12
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $0.32
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.08
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $2.84
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+2% Synergy $0.61
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.29
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.68
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.29
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
0% Synergy $0.33
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.53
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-4% Synergy
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $14.78
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-6% Synergy $11.03
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $17.89
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-8% Synergy $4.73
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-9% Synergy $0.51
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $2.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-11% Synergy $24.04
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-11% Synergy $0.33
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-13% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-13% Synergy $2.60
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.32
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $10.54
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.45

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