Magic: The Gathering

Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius

Commander 2017 184 • rare

Set: Commander 2017
Collector number: 184
Rarity: Rare
Mana cost: 2 generic mana blue mana blue mana red mana red mana
Type: Creature
Colors: Red · Blue
Artist: Todd Lockwood
Market price: $1.18

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$1.18market price via TCGplayer · Aug 8, 2026$1.11 – $1.18 over the tracked period

$1.18Aug 8, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius is a notable card in the Magic: The Gathering canon, representing the brilliant and ego-driven parun of the Izzet League. This reprint features evocative artwork by Todd Lockwood, capturing the dragon's mastery of both fire and intellect that makes him a perennial favorite for commander players who enjoy card-draw engines and spell-heavy strategies.

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Card face

What it does

Flying

Whenever Niv-Mizzet deals damage to a player, you may draw a card.

blue mana red mana: Niv-Mizzet deals 1 damage to any target.

He has no patience for minds that do not inspire him or explode by trying.

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Formats

Where you can play it

Tournament legality for Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius across the formats players actually play.

StandardNot legal
PioneerLegal
ModernLegal
LegacyLegal
VintageLegal
CommanderLegal
PauperNot legal
BrawlNot legal
HistoricNot legal
TimelessNot legal
Penny DreadfulLegal
OathbreakerLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius was originally designed as part of the Return to Ravnica expansion in 2012, serving as a reimagining of the iconic guildmaster of the Izzet League. The creature was conceived as a high-powered, mana-intensive engine that rewards players for accumulating resources, reflecting the character's intellectual vanity and magical prowess. This specific printing comes from the 2017 Commander collection, which utilized updated frames and distribution methods to reintroduce popular legendary creatures to a new generation of players.

The artwork was commissioned from illustrator Todd Lockwood, who is renowned for his extensive work within the fantasy genre and the Dungeons & Dragons aesthetic. Lockwood aimed to capture the dragon's imposing, scholarly presence, focusing on the intricate details of Niv-Mizzet's draconic features and his signature Izzet-aligned energy. Upon release, the design was well-received by players for its thematic consistency, successfully blending the mechanical identity of the Izzet guild with the flavor of a brilliant, albeit arrogant, dragon leader.

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