Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core Control

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
Mizzium Mortars
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
89%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Squash
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
84%synergy
Calamity Bearer
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
76%synergy
Abrade
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
73%synergy
Chain Reaction
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
64%synergy
Prophetic Titan
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Tectonic Giant
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
39%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Wizard's Retort
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
60%synergy
Inferno Titan
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Negate
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Starstorm
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Lightning Bolt
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
25%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Hell to Pay
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
52%synergy
Quakebringer
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Goliath Daydreamer
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
53%synergy
Archmage of Runes
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Basalt Ravager
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Surtland Flinger
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Giant Harbinger
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Galvanic Giant
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Frost Titan
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Warchief Giant
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
-12%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-24%synergy
Archaeomancer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Staticaster
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Grabby Giant
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Taurean Mauler
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Fae Trickster
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fireslinger
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Viper
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Tandem Lookout
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Mulldrifter
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Giantfall
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Flame of Anor
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
42%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Demon Bolt
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Crush Underfoot
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Izzet Charm
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-11%synergy
Soul Sear
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Electrodominance
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
24%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Galvanize
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Return the Favor
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Axe
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Comet Storm
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Prismari Command
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Fall of the Titans
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Aetherize
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Saw It Coming
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Fire Prophecy
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Rage
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Shredded Sails
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Lightning Strike
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Divert Disaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Broadside Barrage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ionize
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Pongify
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-20%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-4%synergy
Essence Capture
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Spite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-34%synergy
Command the Storm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Run Away Together
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Magmatic Sinkhole
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-36%synergy
Sage's Dousing
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Smite the Deathless
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Reiterate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Fry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Flame Slash
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
45%synergy
Scorching Shot
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Roast
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
31%synergy
Step Through
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Star of Extinction
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Beacon Bolt
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Mana Geyser
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Storm's Wrath
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
18%synergy
Anger of the Gods
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Fanged Flames
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Crush the Weak
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Torch the Witness
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Serum Visions
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Banefire
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Lava Coil
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Winternight Stories
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Orbital Plunge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trial of Agony
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Conflagrate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Burn Down the House
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Immolating Gyre
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fight with Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Inner Fire
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Divination
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Irencrag Feat
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Disaster Radius
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Thunderwave
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-6%synergy
Lithomantic Barrage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chronicle of Victory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Gathering Stone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Giant's Amulet
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
23%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Diviner's Wand
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
The Regalia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Magebane Armor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
46%synergy
Warstorm Surge
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Giant's Grasp
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
38%synergy
Collective Inferno
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Maximum Carnage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curiosity
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-9%synergy
Burning Anger
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Teachings
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Melee
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Furious Rise
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Popular Entertainer
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Lavamancer's Skill
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
The Royal Scions
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
56%synergy
Reliquary Tower
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Forgotten Cave
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Cataract
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Cataract
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Caves
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion13 decks13 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
77%inclusion10 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-8%synergy
Firemind Vessel
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
12%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Forger's Foundry
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-1%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Star Compass
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion12 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
47%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Island
85%inclusion11 decks13 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
69%inclusion9 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion8 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
40%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion6 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
27%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion5 decks13 decks
21%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Myriad Landscape
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
-3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
26%synergy
Evolving Wilds
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Highland Lake
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Airship Engine Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Molten Tributary
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
-29%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-19%synergy
Steam Vents
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-41%synergy
Cliffgate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-33%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
0%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-7%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy