Better Niv
Power level
7.3±0.3
Optimized
High slot efficiency and tight construction; strong execution without full cEDH profile.
High confidence551 pts
Estimated win turn
T8best
T9typical
T11+contested
Vector breakdown
Fast mana2
Mana rocks6
Other acceleration1
Minor treasure1
Commander Draw Engine+10ⓘ
Commander Synergy+4ⓘ
Tutors2
Draw engines14
Cantrips & burst draw9
Wheels3
Scry & Surveil1
Recursion1
Control Strategy+30ⓘ
Counterspells13
Artifact/enchantment removal2
Spot removal8
Board wipes2
Stax & hate2
Protection1
Two-Color Powerhouse Lands+3ⓘ
Fetchlands3
Dual & shock lands3
Premium utility lands1
Utility lands8
Taplands5
Basic lands2
3 Combo Families+29ⓘ
Niv-Mizzet, Parun: Draw burn+24ⓘ
Combo pieces5
Synergy pieces1
Win conditions2
Combat threats2
Drain effects1
Token generators3
Extra turns1
Bracket
4
Bracket 4Optimized
High power, built to win. Unlimited Game Changers, efficient combos expected.
Power level 7.3+Game Changers 6→ Bracket 4
0.3 above Bracket 3 ceiling (7)
1.7 below Bracket 5 threshold (9)
Markers
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Game Changers 6
Minimum Bracket 4
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2-card combo 3
Minimum Bracket 3
✕Mass land denial — none
✕Extra turns — none
Themes4 total
Counter Control14 cards
14 counterspells. Control the stack and protect key win conditions.
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Control (Commander)10 cards
This deck takes a controlling, reactive gameplan.
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Storm6 cards
6 storm synergies. Chain spells for exponential value.
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