Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Expensive Burn

Background image for Nearly Identical - Adeliz or Balmor?
Joshua Wood
Jul 6, 2023
Nearly Identical - Adeliz or Balmor?
What makes these two Izzet spellslinger commanders unique? Who will come out on top as the better pick? Joshua is here to find out!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Fated Firepower
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Squash
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
82%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Calamity Bearer
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
72%synergy
Flame of Anor
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
71%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
69%inclusion36 decks52 decks
68%synergy
Inferno Titan
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
66%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Quakebringer
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
65%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
67%inclusion35 decks52 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Lightning Bolt
85%inclusion44 decks52 decks
56%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Abrade
83%inclusion43 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Archmage of Runes
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Chain Reaction
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Crush Underfoot
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
63%synergy
Tectonic Giant
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
61%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
22%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Basalt Ravager
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
57%synergy
Prophetic Titan
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
55%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
46%synergy
Surtland Flinger
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Roaming Throne
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Galvanic Giant
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Taurean Mauler
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Frost Titan
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Titan of Littjara
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
27%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Crystalline Giant
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Warchief Giant
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
4%synergy
Gogo, Mysterious Mime
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Queen Brahne
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Giant Harbinger
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Hunted Phantasm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Grabby Giant
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Spellskite
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Magma Giant
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
40%synergy
Mana Drain
58%inclusion30 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
50%inclusion26 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
45%inclusion18 decks40 decks
44%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
23%synergy
Comet Storm
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Starstorm
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
35%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Electrodominance
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-16%synergy
Volcanic Offering
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-20%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Wizard's Retort
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Soul Sear
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Demon Bolt
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Galvanize
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Skred
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Fire
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
-35%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Spite
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Magmatic Sinkhole
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Rage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Pyroblast
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Flatline
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Slick Sequence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Arcbond
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-22%synergy
Electrolyze
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Firestorm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-1%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Saw It Coming
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Shock
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Glimpse the Cosmos
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Hell to Pay
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Orbital Plunge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Star of Extinction
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Vandalblast
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
35%inclusion18 decks51 decks
33%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Flame Slash
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
14%synergy
Waltz of Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Brotherhood's End
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Scorching Shot
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Immolating Gyre
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Storm's Wrath
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
11%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Swarm
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Roast
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-19%synergy
Burn Down the House
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Giant's Ire
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-26%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-27%synergy
Ponder
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-33%synergy
Disaster Radius
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Devastation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Rebuke
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Pyroclasm
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Grapeshot
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-14%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Boltwave
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
38%inclusion20 decks52 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Mithril Coat
35%inclusion18 decks52 decks
31%synergy
Urza's Incubator
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion12 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Giant's Amulet
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Magebane Armor
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Battle of Frost and Fire
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
59%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
47%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
43%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Repercussion
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
City on Fire
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Warstorm Surge
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
-5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Giant's Grasp
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Discovery
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion34 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion31 decks52 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
56%inclusion29 decks52 decks
30%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Rivendell
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-6%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion47 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion45 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
79%inclusion41 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion39 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion21 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
26%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Mana Crypt
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion6 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Thran Dynamo
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-10%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion50 decks52 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion48 decks52 decks
77%synergy
Scalding Tarn
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
58%synergy
Training Center
88%inclusion46 decks52 decks
45%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Island
81%inclusion42 decks52 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion40 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
73%inclusion38 decks52 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
71%inclusion37 decks52 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion33 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
62%inclusion32 decks52 decks
37%synergy
Path of Ancestry
46%inclusion24 decks52 decks
32%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
39%synergy
Thundering Falls
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
44%inclusion23 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Islet
42%inclusion22 decks52 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion17 decks52 decks
-7%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
31%inclusion16 decks52 decks
-13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
27%inclusion14 decks52 decks
25%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
-9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
25%inclusion13 decks52 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
8%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion11 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion10 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
15%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion9 decks52 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion8 decks52 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks40 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion4 decks52 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
-3%synergy