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Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel
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Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel

{2}{W}{W}{B}{B}

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon

Flying

Whenever you gain life, you may pay that much life. If you do, draw that many cards.

{T}: Each opponent loses 1 life and you gain 1 life.

Devourer of the Obzedat, tithe-drinker, and necroparun eternal.

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Flying
Set
Reality Fracture Commander (FRC #95)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
6
Released
2026-10-02
Artist
Brian Valeza
EDHREC rank
#9,154
Colour identity
{B}{W}
Finishes
Nonfoil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

3 +
Bracket 3 and up — Upgraded
In 6 two-card combos

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.88
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Draw

Combos 39

Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
{W}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
4,585 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Queza, Augur of Agonies
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
875 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Starving Revenant
{W}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
790 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Shabraz, the Skyshark
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite lifegain triggers
85 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Horizon Chimera
{G}{W}{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggers
10 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Mind Over Matter
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite lifeloss
9 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Liliana the Faultless
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Soul Warden
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Case of the Uneaten Feast
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Ajani's Welcome
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Soul's Attendant
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Thunder of Unity
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Dazzling Angel
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Prosperous Innkeeper
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Kor Celebrant
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Haliya, Guided by Light
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Guide of Souls
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite energy countersNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Bogwater Lumaret
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Lunarch Veteran // Luminous Phantom
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Pious Evangel // Wayward Disciple
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Distinguished Conjurer
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Answered Prayers
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Impassioned Orator
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Anointer Priest
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Verdant Sun's Avatar
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Social Climber
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Virulent Emissary
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Leyline of Vitality
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Suture Priest
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Essence Warden
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Auriok Champion
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Angelic Chorus
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Hinterland Sanctifier
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Lifecreed Duo
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Trostani, Selesnya's Voice
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Niv-Mizzet, Ghost Counsel+Aunt May
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite lifeloss
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

All 39 combos.

Format legality

Standard Not legal
Pioneer Not legal
Modern Not legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Not legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Not legal
Penny Not legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Not legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗

Rulings

  • 2026-08-21

    If more than one creature you control with lifelink deals combat damage at the same time, Niv-Mizzet's triggered ability will trigger once for each of those creatures.

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