Combo(s) Found: Loading...
Average CMC
Cost
Salt Score
Overview:
This Niv-Mizzet, Parun deck is a high-octane combo build leveraging the commander's synergy with draw engines and instant/sorcery spells. It combines infinite-damage lines with Curiosity effects, Dramatic Reversal/Isochron Scepter mana loops, and wheel-based storm finishes. The deck operates at cEDH speeds with extensive free interaction and artifact-based fast mana.
Primer:
Core Strategy: The deck aims to win via:
- Curiosity Combo: Attach Curiosity, Ophidian Eye, or Tandem Lookout to Niv-Mizzet for infinite damage through draw triggers.
- Dramatic Scepter: Generate infinite mana with Isochron Scepter imprinting Dramatic Reversal, then draw the deck via Niv triggers.
- Wheel Storm: Use Wheel of Fortune/Timetwister effects to chain draws into massive damage or Laboratory Maniac-style wins.
Key Lines:
- T1: Fast mana (Mox Diamond + Lotus Petal) into early Rhystic Study or Mystic Remora
- T2-3: Deploy Niv-Mizzet with protection (Force of Will, Fierce Guardianship)
- T3-4: Tutor for combo pieces (Gamble, Whir of Invention) and execute win
Mulligan Priorities:
- Fast mana (Mana Vault, Sol Ring)
- Blue cantrips (Brainstorm, Gitaxian Probe)
- Early interaction (Mental Misstep, Spell Snare) Reject hands without acceleration or protection.
Protection Suite:
- Free counters (Force of Negation, Deflecting Swat)
- Redirectors (Misdirection, Bolt Bend)
- Split-second interaction (Trickbind)
Weaknesses:
Critical:
- Commander-dependent combos (3+ removals on Niv-Mizzet cripple the deck)
- Vulnerable to Drannith Magistrate/Cursed Totem locking key mechanics
Moderate:
- Limited basic land count (weak to Blood Moon/Back to Basics)
- No graveyard recursion for exiled combo pieces
Minor:
- Life payment lands (City of Brass, Ancient Tomb) in prolonged games
Most Important Cards:
- Curiosity
- Dramatic Reversal
- Isochron Scepter
- Force of Will
- Mana Vault
- Rhystic Study
- Wheel of Fortune
- Gamble
- Transmute Artifact
- Whir of Invention
Attribute Ratings:
Speed: 9/10
Theoretical T2 win with perfect fast mana (T1 Scepter + Reversal, T2 infinite mana into Niv + Curiosity). Average goldfish win by T3-4.
Resilience: 8/10
12 free/low-cost counterspells and 6 redirect spells protect key plays. Multiple combo lines provide redundancy against hate.
Consistency: 9/10
16 tutors (including 7 artifact tutors), 10 cantrips, and 5 wheel effects ensure rapid assembly of combo pieces.
Interaction: 9/10
18 instant-speed interaction spells (12 free/1-mana), including 6 stack redirects and 4 split-second answers. Lacks permanent removal for resolved threats.
Rating Justification:
This deck meets cEDH Tier 1 benchmarks with:
- Multiple T1-T2 win lines
- Dense free interaction suite
- cEDH-optimized mana base (9 fetches, duals, artifact acceleration)
- 100% combo-focused card selection
It slightly trails true Tier 0 decks in:
- Lack of Thassa's Oracle/Demonic Consultation backup
- No Underworld Breach recursion package
Power level: 8.5 - 9.0
Enhance Your Gameplay
With premium accessories trusted by MTG players
Premium protection with industry-leading durability and shuffle feel
Amazon
TCGPlayer
