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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Price tag $1.82

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1313 Current Rank
#1254 Last Week
#1399 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.

Rapturous Moment Rapturous Moment
+2% Synergy $0.27
Traumatic Critique Traumatic Critique
+2% Synergy $1.40
Spectacle Summit Spectacle Summit
+1% Synergy $0.11
Prismari Charm Prismari Charm
-6% Synergy $0.30
Flashback Flashback
-7% Synergy $4.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+40% Synergy $1.12
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $1.85
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+25% Synergy $12.79
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+25% Synergy $7.97
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+25% Synergy $1.84
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+24% Synergy $0.27
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+24% Synergy $1.14
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+22% Synergy $0.23
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.31
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+21% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+18% Synergy $7.17
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.37
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.52
Opt Opt
+7% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.64
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.27
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.53
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $31.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $67.17
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $2.62
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $41.42
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $24.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $17.27
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $69.23
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $15.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $56.28
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+20% Synergy $0.83
The Locust God The Locust God
+17% Synergy $9.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy $0.86
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.27
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+13% Synergy $0.12
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+12% Synergy $8.64
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+11% Synergy $0.23
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+10% Synergy $0.27
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.14
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+9% Synergy $1.28
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.16
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+8% Synergy $0.54
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+8% Synergy $0.68
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+7% Synergy $4.55
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+6% Synergy $0.42
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+6% Synergy $0.34
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $25.84
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+6% Synergy $0.34
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.40
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+6% Synergy $0.25
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+6% Synergy $0.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+5% Synergy $1.09
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+5% Synergy $1.11
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+5% Synergy $24.65
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $5.49
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+4% Synergy $58.67
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+4% Synergy $34.12
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+3% Synergy $2.54
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.37
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $11.24
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
0% Synergy $0.25
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.64
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
-1% Synergy $3.10
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-1% Synergy $2.84
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
-1% Synergy $31.07
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $5.51
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.32
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-3% Synergy $0.32
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-4% Synergy $0.30
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $2.96
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-8% Synergy $0.77
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.81
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-9% Synergy $0.65
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-15% Synergy $1.60
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-21% Synergy $1.22

Instants

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

Counterflux Counterflux
+16% Synergy $0.45
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.47
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.32
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $1.51
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.10
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.39
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+9% Synergy $0.96
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.26
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+8% Synergy $0.27
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.32
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $6.13
Shock Shock
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ionize Ionize
+6% Synergy $0.37
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+5% Synergy $0.29
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.21
Unsummon Unsummon
+5% Synergy $0.06
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.33
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.08
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.72
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.35
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.39
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.34
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.16
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+1% Synergy $2.89
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.92
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
0% Synergy $3.94
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.25
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
0% Synergy $0.35
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.04
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-2% Synergy $18.25
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $47.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.49
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.42
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.24
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.39
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $7.01
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.12
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.73
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $12.87
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $68.07
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.36
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $3.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.04

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 $0.18
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.38
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.46
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+8% Synergy $0.29
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $4.54
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $5.51
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $4.79
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+6% Synergy $4.57
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.15
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+6% Synergy $0.26
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.30
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $1.76
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.36
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.31
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.35
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.26
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.24
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.35
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.29
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $14.93
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $1.14
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+2% Synergy $2063.83
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Retrieval Mystic Retrieval
+2% Synergy $0.26
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.16
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
+1% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.39
Splatter Technique Splatter Technique
0% Synergy $0.24
Epic Experiment Epic Experiment
-1% Synergy $0.28
Boltwave Boltwave
-2% Synergy $1.35
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.96
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.93
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $3.45
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.66
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-8% Synergy $3.24
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.28
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $1.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $6.94
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-12% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+10% Synergy $0.82
Spellbook Spellbook
+9% Synergy $4.60
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $10.67
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $13.82
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.70
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+6% Synergy $11.24
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $12.21
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.39
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.47
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $44.91
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+4% Synergy $3.85
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+4% Synergy $12.01
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+3% Synergy $0.80
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.56
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $99.03
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $11.16

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 $3.74
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+14% Synergy $3.88
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.31
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+9% Synergy $0.80
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+7% Synergy $1.17
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+7% Synergy $0.18
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+7% Synergy $41.81
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.10
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+6% Synergy $0.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.42
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+5% Synergy $0.37
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.39
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.91
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $2.81
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.82
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+4% Synergy $2.02
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $5.32
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+2% Synergy $16.84
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
0% Synergy $10.53
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $6.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.56
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-4% Synergy $0.55
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-4% Synergy $0.39

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 $8.74
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+6% Synergy $4.25
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $17.79
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.75
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+3% Synergy $0.70
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-2% Synergy $1.12
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-7% Synergy $13.72

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $2.54
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.28
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.29
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $0.22
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.37
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+6% Synergy $0.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+5% Synergy $60.69
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.45
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $4.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.11
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+3% Synergy $0.31
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.29
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.88
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.24
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $0.81
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $7.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+20% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.12
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $5.28
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+8% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $1.81
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+4% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.24
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.56
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.42
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.19
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.74
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $4.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.65
Resonating Lute Resonating Lute
-15% Synergy $4.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-24% Synergy $1.29

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+23% Synergy $0.13
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.15
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+5% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.23
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.28
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+3% Synergy $1.05
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.29
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.09
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+1% Synergy $4.99
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.92
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.90
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $15.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.29
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $1.03
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $33.96
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.34
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $16.12
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $11.10
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $22.21
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $35.34
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-9% Synergy $5.71
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $0.44
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.35
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.30
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-13% Synergy $1.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-15% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-16% Synergy $0.32
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $13.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.31

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