Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Expensive Burn

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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!
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Squash
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82%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
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76%synergy
Calamity Bearer
74%inclusion39 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Flame of Anor
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
69%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
68%synergy
Inferno Titan
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Quakebringer
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
64%synergy
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Lightning Bolt
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Abrade
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
63%synergy
Archmage of Runes
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Chain Reaction
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Crush Underfoot
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
64%synergy
Tectonic Giant
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
62%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Mystical Tutor
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Gamble
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Basalt Ravager
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Prophetic Titan
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
50%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Surtland Flinger
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Roaming Throne
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
38%inclusion15 decks39 decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Giant
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Taurean Mauler
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Frost Titan
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Titan of Littjara
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Warchief Giant
15%inclusion8 decks53 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 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Crystalline Giant
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
-11%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Hunted Phantasm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-13%synergy
Brash Taunter
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Grabby Giant
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Frolicking Familiar
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Guttersnipe
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-21%synergy
Spellskite
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Magma Giant
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Chaos Warp
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Swan Song
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Comet Storm
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Starstorm
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Electrodominance
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Volcanic Offering
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Wizard's Retort
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Soul Sear
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Demon Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Galvanize
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
9%synergy
Skred
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Spite
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-35%synergy
Force of Negation
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Magmatic Sinkhole
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Rage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Flatline
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Slick Sequence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Arcbond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-22%synergy
Electrolyze
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Firestorm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Saw It Coming
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Rebel Salvo
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shock
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Glimpse the Cosmos
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Hell to Pay
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
48%synergy
Star of Extinction
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Mana Geyser
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
37%inclusion19 decks52 decks
34%synergy
Orbital Plunge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Flame Slash
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Waltz of Rage
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Expressive Iteration
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Brotherhood's End
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Scorching Shot
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Immolating Gyre
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Storm's Wrath
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Meteor Swarm
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Roast
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-19%synergy
Burn Down the House
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Past in Flames
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Giant's Ire
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Preordain
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-27%synergy
Grapeshot
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Ponder
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-33%synergy
Disaster Radius
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Hour of Devastation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Rebuke
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Pyroclasm
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Boltwave
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ruby Medallion
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Incubator
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Giant's Amulet
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-14%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Magebane Armor
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Primal Amulet
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Isochron Scepter
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Genesis Chamber
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Shadowspear
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Battle of Frost and Fire
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Repercussion
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
City on Fire
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Warstorm Surge
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Giant's Grasp
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
1%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of Transformation
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Blood Moon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion36 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
54%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
19%synergy
Three Tree City
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
21%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Arena of Glory
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Mines of Moria
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion10 decks39 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
78%synergy
Training Center
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
56%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
-16%synergy
Island
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
-17%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
64%inclusion34 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Thundering Falls
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Islet
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Molten Tributary
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-12%synergy