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Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
Price tag $9.20

Legendary CreatureDragon Wizard

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Izzet

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#517 Current Rank
#470 Last Week
#349 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Niv-Mizzet, Visionary.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Niv-Mizzet, Visionary decks.

Spinerock Tyrant Spinerock Tyrant
+5% Synergy $2.28
Soul Immolation Soul Immolation
+2% Synergy $3.80
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+1% Synergy $16.83
Goliath Daydreamer Goliath Daydreamer
+1% Synergy $0.31
Enraged Flamecaster Enraged Flamecaster
0% Synergy $0.15

High Synergy Cards

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

Boltwave Boltwave
+63% Synergy $2.25
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+52% Synergy $0.24
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+51% Synergy $0.22
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $1.04
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+42% Synergy $1.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+41% Synergy $0.28
Coruscation Mage Coruscation Mage
+40% Synergy $1.10
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+39% Synergy $2.69
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+39% Synergy $2.98
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+37% Synergy $6.56

Top Cards

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

Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+37% Synergy $0.22
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+33% Synergy $11.76
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+31% Synergy $0.63
Electrostatic Field Electrostatic Field
+28% Synergy $5.81
Seething Song Seething Song
+24% Synergy $12.99
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $1.88
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+18% Synergy $2.74
Goblin Electromancer Goblin Electromancer
+17% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $2.17
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.18

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+10% Synergy $44.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+8% Synergy $48.98
Force of Will Force of Will
+6% Synergy $64.79
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $41.74
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $106.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $85.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+4% Synergy $54.45
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+3% Synergy $12.49
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $16.23
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $10.55

Creatures

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

Thermo-Alchemist Thermo-Alchemist
+31% Synergy $0.26
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $8.08
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+25% Synergy $0.62
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+23% Synergy $26.70
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+21% Synergy $0.23
Stormcatch Mentor Stormcatch Mentor
+15% Synergy $0.35
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+15% Synergy $20.46
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+15% Synergy $4.39
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+14% Synergy $13.30
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+14% Synergy $12.12
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+13% Synergy $24.15
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+13% Synergy $5.96
Vivi Ornitier Vivi Ornitier
+12% Synergy $25.53
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+12% Synergy $33.07
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+12% Synergy $0.18
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+11% Synergy $3.83
Scalding Viper Scalding Viper
+10% Synergy $0.30
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+10% Synergy $5.36
Longshot, Rebel Bowman Longshot, Rebel Bowman
+9% Synergy $5.71
Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
+9% Synergy $0.98
Unruly Catapult Unruly Catapult
+8% Synergy $0.14
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $2.31
The Locust God The Locust God
+7% Synergy $8.62
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $18.98
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+7% Synergy $8.33
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+7% Synergy $15.05
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+7% Synergy $0.15
Spitfire Lagac Spitfire Lagac
+7% Synergy $0.17
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+7% Synergy $2.15
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+6% Synergy $5.36
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+6% Synergy $1.09
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+6% Synergy $0.74
Caldera Pyremaw Caldera Pyremaw
+6% Synergy $0.51
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+6% Synergy $13.60
Ral, Monsoon Mage Ral, Leyline Prodigy Ral, Monsoon Mage
+5% Synergy $3.91
Harmonic Prodigy Harmonic Prodigy
+3% Synergy $10.36
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.40
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
+3% Synergy $23.18
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $2.34
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $39.99
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.24
Spellskite Spellskite
+1% Synergy $6.73
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
-1% Synergy $5.81
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $4.62
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
-1% Synergy $10.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.24
Veyran, Voice of Duality Veyran, Voice of Duality
-8% Synergy $7.35
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
-9% Synergy $0.45
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
-10% Synergy $0.25
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-12% Synergy $1.53

Instants

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

Price of Progress Price of Progress
+30% Synergy $6.80
Ionize Ionize
+23% Synergy $0.34
Shock Shock
+18% Synergy $0.11
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+16% Synergy $15.63
Ghostfire Slice Ghostfire Slice
+16% Synergy $0.22
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+14% Synergy $8.40
Burst Lightning Burst Lightning
+13% Synergy $0.20
Firestorm Firestorm
+13% Synergy $14.21
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $7.35
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+11% Synergy $3.98
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $52.10
Refute Refute
+10% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Strike Lightning Strike
+10% Synergy $0.14
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+9% Synergy $3.08
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.21
Wizard's Lightning Wizard's Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.02
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $61.82
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.32
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+6% Synergy $43.59
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+6% Synergy $1.71
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+5% Synergy $0.32
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+5% Synergy $8.68
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+5% Synergy $6.86
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $16.30
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+4% Synergy $13.61
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $6.86
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $8.68
Dispel Dispel
+3% Synergy $0.47
Think Twice Think Twice
+3% Synergy $0.05
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $15.07
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $8.99
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+2% Synergy $2.65
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+2% Synergy $5.52
Gut Shot Gut Shot
+1% Synergy $3.92
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
0% Synergy $7.88
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.88
Flame of Anor Flame of Anor
-1% Synergy $2.48
Izzet Charm Izzet Charm
-2% Synergy $0.19
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-2% Synergy $0.25
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.33
Snap Snap
-3% Synergy $2.20
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.74
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-9% Synergy $1.39
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.32
Consider Consider
-9% Synergy $0.32
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-10% Synergy $0.49
Big Score Big Score
-10% Synergy $0.88

Sorceries

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

Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+30% Synergy $0.31
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+27% Synergy $0.47
Slagstorm Slagstorm
+26% Synergy $0.27
End the Festivities End the Festivities
+24% Synergy $0.85
Tectonic Hazard Tectonic Hazard
+18% Synergy $0.28
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+18% Synergy $0.44
Dragon's Approach Dragon's Approach
+15% Synergy $1.48
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+14% Synergy $1.72
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+13% Synergy $0.14
Mind Bomb Mind Bomb
+12% Synergy $0.26
Earthquake Earthquake
+10% Synergy $0.63
Cave-In Cave-In
+9% Synergy $5.80
Chain Lightning Chain Lightning
+7% Synergy $0.25
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+7% Synergy $0.64
Skewer the Critics Skewer the Critics
+7% Synergy $0.14
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+6% Synergy $5.60
Ruinous Rampage Ruinous Rampage
+6% Synergy $0.11
Lava Spike Lava Spike
+5% Synergy $0.86
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+3% Synergy $3.95
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $1.50
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy $1771.40
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
-2% Synergy $13.71
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
-3% Synergy $1.08
Past in Flames Past in Flames
-3% Synergy $3.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $2.31
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
-5% Synergy $3.80
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $2.37
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-7% Synergy $3.41
Ponder Ponder
-10% Synergy $1.36
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-10% Synergy $1.72
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
-11% Synergy $0.36
Preordain Preordain
-12% Synergy $0.51
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $5.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.13
Locket of Yesterdays Locket of Yesterdays
+6% Synergy $2.70
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+6% Synergy $15.90
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.76
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $100.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+16% Synergy $10.17
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+15% Synergy $1.43
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+12% Synergy $4.59
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+11% Synergy $1.21
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.91
Thousand-Year Storm Thousand-Year Storm
+8% Synergy $1.04
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $22.86
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $5.77
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+6% Synergy $4.95
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+5% Synergy $10.56
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $9.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.22
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.07
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
0% Synergy $1.78
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-1% Synergy $3.89
Ophidian Eye Ophidian Eye
-4% Synergy $11.46

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+22% Synergy $7.04
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+7% Synergy $3.15
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks Will, Scholar of Frost Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
+4% Synergy $1.63
Ral, Storm Conduit Ral, Storm Conduit
-1% Synergy $1.07
Ral, Crackling Wit Ral, Crackling Wit
-2% Synergy $11.81

Utility Lands

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

Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+16% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $3.83
Ramunap Ruins Ramunap Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $22.77
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $36.23
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
+1% Synergy $1.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
0% Synergy $7.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.20
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.25
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
0% Synergy $51.13
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
-1% Synergy $0.54
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $5.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+7% Synergy $2.84
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.45
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $4.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.90
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $399.64
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+4% Synergy $31.97
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
+4% Synergy $0.56
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.38
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $127.46
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $836.95
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $0.86
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $575.58
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.54
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $3.44
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $176.94
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.55
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.53
Mox Amber Mox Amber
-4% Synergy $67.67

Lands

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

Eroded Canyon Eroded Canyon
+14% Synergy $0.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $43.22
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.09
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+5% Synergy $13.28
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $27.57
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.27
Izzet Guildgate Izzet Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Peculiar Lighthouse Peculiar Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $0.15
Fiery Islet Fiery Islet
+3% Synergy $5.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $6.86
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+3% Synergy $1.40
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $17.65
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $16.33
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $16.78
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $22.37
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+3% Synergy $26.21
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $10.11
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.74
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $26.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.24
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $43.30
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.09
Training Center Training Center
+1% Synergy $12.48
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+1% Synergy $4.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $26.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.34
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $9.33
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.09
Spirebluff Canal Spirebluff Canal
0% Synergy $3.37
Molten Tributary Molten Tributary
0% Synergy $0.32
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.87
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-1% Synergy $0.23
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-1% Synergy $0.46
Ferrous Lake Ferrous Lake
-1% Synergy $0.26
Riverpyre Verge Riverpyre Verge
-1% Synergy $21.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.29
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.35
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.71
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-3% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
-8% Synergy $0.31

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