Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core 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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Squash
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
81%synergy
Calamity Bearer
80%inclusion45 decks56 decks
80%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
79%inclusion44 decks56 decks
77%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
75%inclusion15 decks20 decks
74%synergy
Quakebringer
73%inclusion41 decks56 decks
72%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
71%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
70%inclusion14 decks20 decks
69%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
71%inclusion40 decks56 decks
68%synergy
Inferno Titan
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
67%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
32%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
66%synergy
Abrade
68%inclusion38 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Tectonic Giant
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
65%synergy
Prophetic Titan
61%inclusion34 decks56 decks
60%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
58%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Surtland Flinger
57%inclusion32 decks56 decks
57%synergy
Archmage of Runes
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Frost Titan
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Basalt Ravager
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
55%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
50%inclusion28 decks56 decks
49%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Warchief Giant
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
39%synergy
Giant Harbinger
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Galvanic Giant
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
31%synergy
Titan of Littjara
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Crystalline Giant
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Taurean Mauler
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
15%inclusion8 decks55 decks
-6%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Grabby Giant
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-28%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-19%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Magma Giant
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Hill Gigas
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-15%synergy
Firebrand Archer
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
27%synergy
Flame of Anor
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-4%synergy
Giantfall
45%inclusion9 decks20 decks
44%synergy
Crush Underfoot
45%inclusion25 decks56 decks
44%synergy
Negate
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Starstorm
39%inclusion22 decks56 decks
38%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Electrodominance
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Comet Storm
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Wizard's Retort
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
25%synergy
Demon Bolt
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Charm
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Saw It Coming
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Soul Sear
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Axe
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Twinferno
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Soul's Fire
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-31%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Strike
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Spite
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-31%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-18%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Skred
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Offering
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Broadside Barrage
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Frost Bite
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Fling
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fall of the Titans
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Return the Favor
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Seething Song
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
52%inclusion29 decks56 decks
46%synergy
Hell to Pay
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
35%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
30%inclusion17 decks56 decks
30%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Flame Slash
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Star of Extinction
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Scorching Shot
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
16%synergy
Orbital Plunge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Crush the Weak
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Disaster Radius
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Beacon Bolt
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-24%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Giant's Ire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Storm's Wrath
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Torch the Witness
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Tundra Fumarole
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Lava Coil
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Brotherhood's End
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-33%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Anger of the Gods
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Thunderwave
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Earthquake
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Demise
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Roast
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Step Through
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Herald's Horn
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Incubator
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Gathering Stone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-17%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Magebane Armor
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Primal Amulet
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Plate
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Rimefire Torque
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Battle of Frost and Fire
54%inclusion30 decks56 decks
53%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
48%synergy
Warstorm Surge
43%inclusion24 decks56 decks
42%synergy
Giant's Grasp
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
34%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Wizard Class
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Collective Inferno
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Molten Echoes
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
10%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
-16%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.3%inclusion4 decks55 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Artist's Talent
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
-2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Fiery Inscription
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Burning Anger
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
41%inclusion23 decks56 decks
40%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
34%inclusion19 decks56 decks
28%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
14%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion8 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-8%synergy
Arena of Glory
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Faceless Haven
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Scrying Sheets
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Crater
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion46 decks56 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion42 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
48%inclusion27 decks56 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Sky Diamond
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Fire Diamond
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion10 decks55 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
-15%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
2%synergy
Firdoch Core
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
-13%synergy
Island
84%inclusion47 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
70%inclusion39 decks56 decks
4%synergy
Shivan Reef
66%inclusion37 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
63%inclusion35 decks56 decks
24%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion33 decks56 decks
45%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion31 decks56 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion26 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
38%inclusion21 decks56 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion20 decks56 decks
-12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion18 decks56 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion16 decks56 decks
-14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion15 decks56 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
25%inclusion14 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion13 decks56 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
21%inclusion12 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
-7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
17%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
11%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
20%inclusion11 decks56 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
18%inclusion10 decks56 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
16%inclusion9 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion7 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
-6%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
7%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
11%inclusion6 decks56 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
1%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
3%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.1%inclusion4 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
-3%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
5%synergy
Ash Barrens
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
5.4%inclusion3 decks56 decks
4%synergy