{"ops":[{"insert":"Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Primer"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Deck Style:"},{"insert":" Izzet Draw-Control, Spellslinger, Burn\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Suggested Tags:"},{"insert":" Izzet, Spellslinger, Card Draw, Control, Burn\nNiv-Mizzet is a blue-red control deck built around turning card draw into direct damage. Whenever you draw a card, Niv deals 1 damage to any target, which means ordinary draw spells can also function as removal or help finish opponents. The deck uses counterspells, bounce, burn, and card advantage to slow the game down until Niv can safely take over.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Early Game"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The first priority is developing mana and keeping your hand full. Cards such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Commander’s Sphere, Goldhound, Rapacious Dragon, Exhibition Magician,"},{"insert":" and other Treasure-producing effects help accelerate toward Niv’s six-mana cost.\nCheap interaction such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Spell Pierce, Make Disappear, Abrade, Fading Hope, Lightning Strike,"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Strangle"},{"insert":" can protect you during the early turns, but try not to spend removal on every minor threat. Save \ninteraction for cards that will actually become a problem.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Mid Game"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"The deck becomes much stronger once Niv is on the battlefield, but Niv does not need to be cast immediately when you reach six mana. It is often better to wait until opponents are tapped down or until you can protect him.\nOnce Niv is active, draw spells become damage engines. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Thirst for Knowledge, Big Score, Winged Words, Case the Joint,"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Silundi Vision"},{"insert":" help keep cards flowing while triggering Niv repeatedly.\nEven Niv himself can tap to draw a card, giving you another source of damage each turn.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Controlling the Table"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Blue provides counterspells and bounce, while red provides efficient burn and removal. Cards such as "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Whirlwind Denial, Confiscate and Bebother, Abrade, Fateful End, Torch Breath,"},{"insert":" and "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Consuming Tide"},{"insert":" help keep opponents from establishing overwhelming boards.\nThe goal is not to eliminate every permanent. Instead, use interaction selectively so the game lasts long enough for your card advantage to matter.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Finishing the Game"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Niv can gradually eliminate creatures and players through repeated draw triggers, but the deck also has several powerful backup threats.\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Crackle with Power"},{"insert":" can convert a large amount of mana into a devastating finishing spell. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Hullbreaker Horror"},{"insert":" can dominate a long game by turning every spell you cast into additional bounce. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Drakuseth, Maw of Flames"},{"insert":" provides another major threat that can heavily damage opposing boards once it begins attacking. "},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Marang River Regent"},{"insert":" offers both a large flying creature and a flexible draw-and-bounce spell when the creature is not needed.\n"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"How to Play the Deck"},{"attributes":{"header":3},"insert":"\n"},{"insert":"Niv rewards patience. Develop mana, keep cards in hand, and avoid tapping out unnecessarily. The deck is strongest when opponents are unsure whether you are holding a counterspell, removal spell, or card-draw effect.\nThe central rule of the deck is:\n"},{"attributes":{"bold":true},"insert":"Do not cast Niv simply because you have six mana. Cast Niv when you are ready to protect him or immediately gain value from drawing cards."},{"insert":"\nOnce Niv survives, every extra card becomes another point of damage, and the deck can quickly shift from controlling the game to closing it out.\n"}]}