Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
Commander 2017 185 • rare
- Set
- Commander 2017
- Collector number
- 185
- 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
- $1.83
What it does
Flying
Whenever you draw a card, Niv-Mizzet deals 1 damage to any target.
tap: Draw a card.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernLegal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulLegal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind originally debuted in the 2006 Guildpact expansion as the iconic leader of the Izzet League. This specific printing comes from the Commander 2017 series, a set designed to revitalize popular mechanics and legendary creatures for the multiplayer Commander format. By reprinting this card, Wizards of the Coast acknowledged its enduring status as a centerpiece for blue and red decks focused on card draw and spell-slinging synergy.
The card was illustrated by Todd Lockwood, who defined the dragon's appearance as an embodiment of intellectual volatility and elemental chaos. His design highlights Niv-Mizzet's sharp, scholarly demeanor, juxtaposing the draconic physique with an air of arrogant genius. Over the years, the card has been widely received as a definitive example of a combo-enabling commander, prized by players for its ability to turn card-drawing engines into direct damage against opponents.
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