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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Price tag $1.54

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1384 Current Rank
#1291 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.

Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+4% Synergy $0.42
TCRI Building TCRI Building
+2% Synergy $0.12
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+2% Synergy $13.02
Emeritus of Conflict Emeritus of Conflict
+1% Synergy $12.76
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
-2% Synergy $29.83

High Synergy Cards

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

Curiosity Curiosity
+39% Synergy $1.01
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $2.13
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
+25% Synergy $7.90
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
+25% Synergy $12.86
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+24% Synergy $1.17
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+24% Synergy $1.06
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
+23% Synergy $0.16
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+21% Synergy $0.28
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+21% Synergy $0.38
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+21% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+17% Synergy $1.39
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+17% Synergy $7.00
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+14% Synergy $0.34
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $2.91
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+1% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $33.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+8% Synergy $60.07
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+5% Synergy $2.25
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+4% Synergy $40.96
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+4% Synergy $22.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $16.04
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.57
Gamble Gamble
-9% Synergy $14.13
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-10% Synergy $57.82
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-20% Synergy $47.12

Creatures

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

Tandem Lookout Tandem Lookout
+20% Synergy $0.84
The Locust God The Locust God
+17% Synergy $9.39
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+13% Synergy $0.87
Mercurial Chemister Mercurial Chemister
+13% Synergy $0.11
Hypersonic Dragon Hypersonic Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.27
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+12% Synergy $8.73
Nivix Guildmage Nivix Guildmage
+11% Synergy $0.21
Arjun, the Shifting Flame Arjun, the Shifting Flame
+10% Synergy $0.28
Melek, Izzet Paragon Melek, Izzet Paragon
+9% Synergy $0.24
Crackling Drake Crackling Drake
+9% Synergy $0.11
Whirlpool Warrior Whirlpool Warrior
+9% Synergy $1.35
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+8% Synergy $2.40
Gelectrode Gelectrode
+8% Synergy $0.55
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+8% Synergy $0.71
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+8% Synergy $4.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+7% Synergy $0.32
Dragon Mage Dragon Mage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+6% Synergy $26.11
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+6% Synergy $0.40
Irencrag Pyromancer Irencrag Pyromancer
+6% Synergy $0.41
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+6% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Chronarch Izzet Chronarch
+6% Synergy $0.26
Djinn Illuminatus Djinn Illuminatus
+6% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+5% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
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 $28.58
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $6.99
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+5% Synergy $15.91
Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph Ghyrson Starn, Kelermorph
+4% Synergy $36.23
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+4% Synergy $58.67
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+4% Synergy $0.17
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+3% Synergy $1.96
Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+3% Synergy $0.25
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+3% Synergy $22.15
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
0% Synergy $9.00
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
0% Synergy $28.13
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
0% Synergy $4.93
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
0% Synergy $0.50
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-1% Synergy $0.23
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
-1% Synergy $4.02
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
-1% Synergy $0.34
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
-3% Synergy $1.00
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
-4% Synergy $0.27
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-4% Synergy $2.37
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-8% Synergy $2.09
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
-8% Synergy $0.75
Third Path Iconoclast Third Path Iconoclast
-9% Synergy $0.31
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
-21% Synergy $2.47

Instants

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

Counterflux Counterflux
+15% Synergy $0.45
Rewind Rewind
+11% Synergy $0.50
Cancel Cancel
+11% Synergy $0.28
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+10% Synergy $1.56
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $0.89
Quick Study Quick Study
+10% Synergy $0.31
Aetherize Aetherize
+9% Synergy $0.42
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+8% Synergy $0.30
Electrolyze Electrolyze
+8% Synergy $0.25
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+7% Synergy $0.37
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $5.99
Ionize Ionize
+6% Synergy $0.35
Dissipate Dissipate
+6% Synergy $0.18
Shock Shock
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fateful Showdown Fateful Showdown
+5% Synergy $0.25
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.18
Chemister's Insight Chemister's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.09
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+5% Synergy $0.37
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
+4% Synergy $3.32
Refute Refute
+4% Synergy $0.28
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.05
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.35
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+3% Synergy $0.26
Expansion // Explosion Expansion // Explosion
+3% Synergy $0.28
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.33
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.11
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.39
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.89
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $3.31
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.25
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $51.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-1% Synergy $4.03
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $45.97
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
-3% Synergy $17.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.34
Consider Consider
-5% Synergy $0.30
Invert Polarity Invert Polarity
-5% Synergy $0.76
Prismari Command Prismari Command
-6% Synergy $0.36
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-7% Synergy $3.26
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $7.37
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.78
Seething Song Seething Song
-11% Synergy $13.46
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $1.05
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-12% Synergy $69.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-15% Synergy $0.42
Snap Snap
-16% Synergy $3.69
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $1.88

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 $0.15
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+11% Synergy $0.35
Winds of Change Winds of Change
+10% Synergy $4.55
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+9% Synergy $0.34
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+7% Synergy $5.00
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+7% Synergy $4.60
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $5.59
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+6% Synergy $0.16
Time Reversal Time Reversal
+6% Synergy $2.21
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+5% Synergy $0.31
Compulsive Research Compulsive Research
+5% Synergy $0.28
Day's Undoing Day's Undoing
+5% Synergy $2.06
Beacon Bolt Beacon Bolt
+4% Synergy $0.29
Winged Words Winged Words
+4% Synergy $0.21
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+4% Synergy $0.25
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
+3% Synergy $0.20
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+3% Synergy $15.18
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+2% Synergy $1.28
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 $0.19
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+2% Synergy $0.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.39
Stitch in Time Stitch in Time
0% Synergy $1.11
Boltwave Boltwave
-1% Synergy $1.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $31.44
Fabricate Fabricate
-3% Synergy $8.91
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-5% Synergy $3.85
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $2.00
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-8% Synergy $4.37
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.76
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-12% Synergy $2.70
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-12% Synergy $5.42
Grapeshot Grapeshot
-12% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+9% Synergy $0.79
Spellbook Spellbook
+9% Synergy $5.43
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $9.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.33
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+8% Synergy $13.38
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $14.90
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $5.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+5% Synergy $11.77
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.80
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $41.09
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+4% Synergy $3.59
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+4% Synergy $50.00
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+3% Synergy $0.88
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+1% Synergy $2.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.49
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $11.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $102.36

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 $4.50
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+15% Synergy $2.88
Firemind's Research Firemind's Research
+11% Synergy $0.26
Mindmoil Mindmoil
+9% Synergy $0.74
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+8% Synergy $1.27
Quicksilver Dagger Quicksilver Dagger
+7% Synergy $0.19
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $4.85
Improbable Alliance Improbable Alliance
+6% Synergy $0.24
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $41.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.35
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $9.99
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
+5% Synergy $0.36
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+5% Synergy $1.44
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+4% Synergy $2.15
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.64
Fevered Visions Fevered Visions
+4% Synergy $1.86
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+4% Synergy $5.69
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+3% Synergy $19.14
Sigil of Sleep Sigil of Sleep
0% Synergy $10.91
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
-2% Synergy $5.23
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.44
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
-4% Synergy $0.45
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
-5% Synergy $0.41

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 $8.43
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+7% Synergy $4.07
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $17.69
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.63
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+3% Synergy $0.72
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-1% Synergy $1.34
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-7% Synergy $12.91

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+12% Synergy $1.75
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+11% Synergy $0.25
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.30
Desolate Lighthouse Desolate Lighthouse
+9% Synergy $0.24
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.36
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
+7% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.20
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.59
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $57.97
Restless Spire Restless Spire
+4% Synergy $0.35
Wandering Fumarole Wandering Fumarole
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+4% Synergy $5.09
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.44
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+2% Synergy $1.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.72
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $7.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $27.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.36
Izzet Locket Izzet Locket
+11% Synergy $0.14
Izzet Cluestone Izzet Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.09
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+10% Synergy $5.37
Izzet Keyrune Izzet Keyrune
+8% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.88
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $1.02
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.72
Firemind Vessel Firemind Vessel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+4% Synergy $0.69
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.33
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
0% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
-1% Synergy $3.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $2.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-23% Synergy $3.41

Lands

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

Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+23% Synergy $0.08
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+23% Synergy $0.12
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.17
Highland Lake Highland Lake
+9% Synergy $0.16
Prismari Campus Prismari Campus
+6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.25
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
+4% Synergy $0.47
Thriving Bluff Thriving Bluff
+4% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.18
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+3% Synergy $0.12
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
+2% Synergy $3.77
Baron, Airship Kingdom Baron, Airship Kingdom
+2% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.08
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.89
Volatile Fjord Volatile Fjord
+1% Synergy $0.81
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $14.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.29
Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
0% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.23
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
-1% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.41
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
-3% Synergy
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-3% Synergy $31.44
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-7% Synergy $4.33
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
-7% Synergy $14.59
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-8% Synergy $10.50
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-8% Synergy $23.05
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $35.12
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-10% Synergy $5.47
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
-10% Synergy $5.26
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-10% Synergy $0.39
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.37
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-12% Synergy $11.83
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.39
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-15% Synergy $0.57
Training Center Training Center
-16% Synergy $13.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-17% Synergy $0.37

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