Magic: The Gathering

Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind

Guildpact 123 • rare

Set: Guildpact
Collector number: 123
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: $1.98

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$1.98market price via TCGplayer · Aug 7, 2026$1.96 – $2.07 over the tracked period

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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind, from the 2006 Guildpact set, remains one of the most iconic commanders in Magic: The Gathering due to his unique ability to turn card draw into direct damage. Illustrated by Todd Lockwood, this rare creature defines the Izzet League's core mechanics and continues to be a centerpiece for players who enjoy complex, spell-focused strategies.

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What it does

Flying

Whenever you draw a card, Niv-Mizzet deals 1 damage to any target.

tap: Draw a card.

"(Z->)90° - (E-N²W)90°t = 1"

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Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind was released in 2006 as a centerpiece of the Guildpact expansion, the second set in the original Ravnica: City of Guilds block. The card depicts the ancient, hyper-intelligent dragon parun of the Izzet League, an organization defined by its chaotic pursuit of arcane experimentation and elemental magic. As a guild leader, Niv-Mizzet was designed to embody the Izzet philosophy, pairing blue and red mana to reflect his dual obsession with knowledge and explosive volatility.

Artist Todd Lockwood was commissioned to illustrate the card, aiming to capture the dragon’s immense scale and scholarly, if arrogant, disposition. Lockwood utilized the character's signature flame-adorned appearance to emphasize his status as a master of elemental forces. Upon release, the card was widely received as a definitive representation of the Izzet color identity, becoming a perennial favorite in Commander formats due to its unique ability that rewards players for drawing cards with direct damage.

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