Niv-Mizzet, the FireThief (WiP, no combos)

Commander / EDH* Theme/Gimmick UR (Izzet)

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Artifact (19)

• 1x Ashnod's Altar
• 1x Commander's Sphere
• 1x Conjurer's Closet
• 1x Crystal Shard
• 1x Fellwar Stone
• 1x Helm of Possession
• 1x Helm of the Host
• 1x Izzet Cluestone
• 1x Izzet Keyrune
• 1x Izzet Signet
• 1x Lightning Greaves
• 1x Mirage Mirror
• 1x Phyrexian Altar
• 1x Swiftfoot Boots
• 1x Thought Vessel
• 1x Vedalken Orrery
• 1x Vedalken Shackles
• 1x Wayfarer's Bauble
• 1x Worn Powerstone

Enchantment (11)

• 1x Annex
• 1x Charisma
• 1x Confiscate
• 1x Conquer
• 1x Control Magic
• 1x Goblin Bombardment
• 1x In Bolas's Clutches
• 1x Lay Claim
• 1x Rhystic Study
• 1x Take Possession
• 1x Volition Reins

Planeswalker (1)

• 1x Dack Fayden

Creature (18)

• 1x Arcanis the Omnipotent
• 1x Barrin, Master Wizard
• 1x Bazaar Trader
• 1x Beguiler of Wills
• 1x Callous Oppressor
• 1x Captivating Crew
• 1x Conquering Manticore
• 1x Dominus of Fealty
• 1x Fatestitcher
• 1x Keiga, the Tide Star
• 1x Keranos, God of Storms
• 1x Memnarch
• 1x Mercurial Chemister
• 1x Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius
• 1x Roil Elemental
• 1x Sower of Temptation
• 1x The Locust God
• 1x Zealous Conscripts

Instant (9)

• 1x Act of Aggression
• 1x Counterflux
• 1x Domineering Will
• 1x Forbid
• 1x Gather Specimens
• 1x Grab the Reins
• 1x Ray of Command
• 1x Spelljack
• 1x Word of Seizing

Sorcery (4)

• 1x Blatant Thievery
• 1x Insurrection
• 1x Mass Mutiny
• 1x Mob Rule

Commander (1)

Land (37)

• 1x Cascade Bluffs
• 1x High Market
• 1x Highland Lake
• 11x Island
• 1x Izzet Boilerworks
• 1x Izzet Guildgate
• 1x Minamo, School at Water's Edge
• 1x Miren, the Moaning Well
• 10x Mountain
• 1x Reliquary Tower
• 1x Riptide Laboratory
• 1x Scalding Tarn
• 1x Spirebluff Canal
• 1x Steam Vents
• 1x Sulfur Falls
• 1x Swiftwater Cliffs
• 1x Temple of Epiphany
• 1x Wandering Fumarole

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Artifact (11)

• 1x Altar of Dementia
• 1x Basilisk Collar
• 1x Blasting Station
• 1x Carnage Altar
• 1x Claws of Gix
• 1x Demonmail Hauberk
• 1x Erratic Portal
• 1x Grafted Wargear
• 1x Neko-Te
• 1x Quietus Spike
• 1x Thousand-Year Elixir

Instant (2)

• 1x Blind with Anger
• 1x Brainstorm

Creature (9)

• 1x Azami, Lady of Scrolls
• 1x Barrin, Master Wizard
• 1x Cytoplast Manipulator
• 1x Empress Galina
• 1x Jeering Instigator
• 1x Molten Primordial
• 1x Solemn Simulacrum
• 1x Thalakos Deceiver
• 1x Willbreaker

Enchantment (7)

• 1x Chamber of Manipulation
• 1x Corrupted Conscience
• 1x Dispersing Orb
• 1x Might Makes Right
• 1x Mind Control
• 1x Persuasion
• 1x Shivan Harvest

Sorcery (8)

• 1x Act of Treason
• 1x Harness by Force
• 1x Mark of Mutiny
• 1x Portent of Betrayal
• 1x Threaten
• 1x Traitorous Blood
• 1x Traitorous Instinct
• 1x Unwilling Recruit

Land (2)

• 1x Evolving Wilds
• 1x Terramorphic Expanse

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Updated and verified current as of 8/2/2018.

The Deck

I am going to use your deck(s) against you. Obviously, its a little harder in multiplayer, but you can still wreck plans.

The commander is Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind. There are no infinite (win) combos in this deck and I am going to keep it that way.

The quick back story is that Niv is my favorite MtG card to date. Nivvy (only the Guildpact printing) is such a beautiful card. The cost, the creature-type, the abilities, the color combo(Izzet Guild), the flavor text, etc. I just like him. That being said, I am NOT really a combo player. I try to avoid them, and I don't like to set them off.

With all of that, I wanted to make an Izzet deck with Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind at the helm. Joining, is little brother (I know they are the same) Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius. Thats where the 'norm' disappears. Use your (few) pingers, with Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind not being too shabby himself, to deal with the 1/1s and 2/2s, then Threateneffect + Goblin Bombardmenteffect the rest!

Lets Ping Little Stuff!

Gelectrode - This little guy has had a place in my heart since its creation. Don't be fooled, this damage can add up!

Keranos, God of Storms - Not really his sole function, but he is an effective pinger.

Goblin Sharpshooter - Oh where do I begin. Quietus Spike is a good start. So yes its a combo (kill all opponents creatures) but it does not just say "You win the game". Its allowed.

Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind - Duh.

Niv-Mizzet, Dracogenius - Love.

Goblin Bombardment - Just keep reading, it gets better I promise.

Ronin Cliffrider - Pair with Neko-Te (loved this combo back in Kamigawa) or Basilisk Collar for immediate devastation.

Lets Take Big Stuff!

Here there are 39 cards that will take stuff. (41 if you count stealing lands) This is the meat 'n taters of the deck. Enjoy.

Beguiler of Wills - She starts of small but never gives back. No one likes a partner that never gives back.

Conquering Manticore - Steal on a beat-stick. Can be flicker-ed.

Charmbreaker Devils - Essentially steal. Is a warm body.

Dominus of Fealty - Takes a permanent. Not just a creature. This can become important.

Jeering Instigator - Not always a fan of this guy, but its another blocker if anything.

Keiga, the Tide Star - Speaking of blockers. Does not say I have to give it back.

Memnarch - Yum. Doesn't return. Do you see something brewing here?

Molten Primordial - A warm, flicker-able body.

Roil Elemental - Do I have to give them back???

Annex & Conquer - I ramp, my opponent slows down. Admitidly, not the best cards but we all need FLAVOR!

Control Magic, Corrupted Conscience, Mind Control, & Persuasion - Effectively the same card. Doesn't return at end of turn.

Confiscate & Volition Reins - Permanent control permanently (see what I did there?)

Chamber of Manipulation - hate those useless late game top-decks? Not anymore!

Charisma - Sure just kill the enchanted creature you say... well until then I'll hold on to it. Goblin Sharpshooter + Charisma + Sac Outlet. Oh boy!

Might Makes Right - This can be tricky. If only I could try and steal the biggest creature every pre-combat main phase.

Act of Aggression, Blind with Anger - Essentially the same card.

Domineering Will - Sure no haste, but did you say 3 creatures?!?! Goblin Bombardment doesn't care about haste!!!

Gather Specimens - Instant speed, permanent control, and effectively stops a multiple creature turn. Rhys the Redeemed, Rite of Replication, etc???

Grab the Reins - Instant speed steal with Fling built in!

Ray of Command - subtle text saying when I give it back, to tap it. Now giving it back was never my intention, but if I must...

Word of Seizing - Permanent at SPLIT SECOND speed? Where do I sign?

Helm of Possession - Using this can be tricky, but it pays off. Pay , sac something you've just stolen: Steal something else. Before your next turn, sacrifice what you stole with the helm. Chose to untap on next turn if all went well.

Vedalken Shackles - Works a little differently, but same idea as the Helm.

Act of Treason, Portent of Betrayal, Mark of Mutiny, Threaten, Traitorous Blood, Traitorous Instinct, & Unwilling Recruit - All essentially the same card as far as I'm concerned. Considering Hypersonic Dragon just for them.

Harness by Force - See above but with strive!

Mass Mutiny - See above, but for each opponent. An expensive let down in 1v1.

Blatant Thievery - Sorcery speed permanent permanent control.

Insurrection - Timed correctly, this is a game ender.

Mob Rule - New add! This too should be a game ender.

Sac Outlets & Perma Steal

Now for all the "But wait, what do you do when you give things back at end of turn!?" Well here you go. Some rough stats: I have 11 ways to get rid of what I have to give back. Some are better than others, but in the end 1 or two will usually suffice. I am open to other suggestions.

Barrin, Master Wizard - Sacrifice a permanent.

Bazaar Trader - Most know this trick already. But if you don't here goes: This ability is a replacement effect for any card I control but have to give back until end of turn.

Conjurer's Closet - Again, utilizes the End Step trigger (vs. clean up) and acts as a replacement effect. Essentially the 'until end of turn' is forgotten once I exile with the closet.

Goblin Bombardment - A work-horse in this deck. Sac a creature for direct damage.

Carnage Altar - Sac a creature to draw a card. Que Niv.

Claws of Gix - Sac a permanent.

Demonmail Hauberk - Sac a creature to equip.

Phyrexian Altar - Mana!

Spawning Pit - Creatures for creatures.

High Market - Sac a creature?

Miren, the Moaning Well - Sac a creature?

Other Utility

Quietus Spike - Just strap it to your general.

Neko-Te - Just strap it to your general.

Arcanis the Omnipotent - Just strap it to your...

Azami, Lady of Scrolls - Not really sure about it.

Now its YOUR Turn

I know there are better cards out there and I just haven't found them yet. If you find yourself thinking "Why is this card not in here!?!", please do mention it.

The End

As always, thanks for looking and please +1 if you like it! Suggestions/Comments always ALWAYS appreciated.

I will do my best to return the favor with either thoughtful suggestions or, at the very least, an upvote.

Date added	9 years
Last updated	6 years
Legality	This deck is Commander / EDH legal.
Rarity (main - side)	4 - 0 Mythic Rares 45 - 0 Rares 20 - 0 Uncommons 9 - 0 Commons
Cards	100
Avg. CMC	4.30
Tokens	Copy Clone, Emblem Dack Fayden, Insect 1/1 UR
Folders	Suggestions, Niv Mizzet Builds