Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Legendary Creature — Dragon Wizard
This spell can't be countered.
Flying
Whenever you draw a card, Niv-Mizzet deals 1 damage to any target.
Whenever a player casts an instant or sorcery spell, you draw a card.
Power/Toughness: 5/5
Set
Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander
Rarity
Rare
Mana Value
6
Artist
Svetlin Velinov
Collector #
235
Why Play Niv-Mizzet, Parun
Uncounterable threats that immediately impact the board are rare at six mana, making this dragon wizard a powerful top-end finisher for control and midrange decks. The card selection engine paired with immediate damage output creates explosive turns where casting cheap spells translates to multiple cards drawn and significant damage dealt. Control decks especially value having a win condition that can't be countered and generates immediate value even if removed quickly.Format Notes
Commander remains the primary home for this legendary dragon, where the multiplayer format maximizes the spell-trigger ability and the uncounterable clause shines against blue-heavy metas. Pioneer and Modern occasionally see fringe play in Izzet control shells, though the steep mana cost limits competitive viability. The card has never faced banning issues due to its fair mana cost and the setup required to achieve explosive turns.Combos & Synergies
Curiosity and Ophidian Eye create infinite damage combos by turning each card draw into more draws, making for powerful Commander win conditions. Cheap cantrips like Opt and Brainstorm become lightning bolts with card selection attached, while wheel effects such as Wheel of Fortune can deal massive chunks of damage in a single turn. Blue-red spell-slinger decks maximize value by running high densities of instant and sorcery spells that trigger both abilities.Featured in These Decks
- Quick Draw Commander
- Heads I Win, Tails You Lose Commander
- Draconic Dissent Commander
