Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core Spellslinger

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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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Boldwyr Aggressor
71%inclusion5 decks7 decks
71%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Giantfall
43%inclusion3 decks7 decks
42%synergy
Rimefire Torque
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Collective Inferno
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Squash
80%inclusion28 decks35 decks
79%synergy
Calamity Bearer
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
73%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
71%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
70%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Basalt Ravager
60%inclusion21 decks35 decks
59%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
57%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
56%synergy
Surtland Flinger
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
54%synergy
Inferno Titan
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
71%inclusion25 decks35 decks
52%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
29%synergy
Blasphemous Act
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Tectonic Giant
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
51%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
47%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
48%synergy
Chain Reaction
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Quakebringer
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
45%synergy
Prophetic Titan
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Frost Titan
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
40%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Giant Harbinger
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion10 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Warchief Giant
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Galvanic Giant
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Crystalline Giant
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
17%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Grabby Giant
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
-11%synergy
Daring Waverider
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
6%synergy
Iron-Fist Pulverizer
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Wizard's Retort
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
-13%synergy
Starstorm
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Crush Underfoot
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
37%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
33%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
34%inclusion12 decks35 decks
34%synergy
Izzet Charm
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Electrodominance
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Comet Storm
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Soul Sear
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Lightning Axe
23%inclusion8 decks35 decks
22%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Demon Bolt
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Strike
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-27%synergy
Magmaquake
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Broadside Barrage
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-25%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-32%synergy
Smite the Deathless
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Fire Prophecy
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Teach by Example
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Channeled Force
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Electrolyze
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Fling
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Fry
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Slick Sequence
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Galvanize
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Hell to Pay
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Mana Geyser
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
25%inclusion8 decks32 decks
24%synergy
Star of Extinction
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Flame Slash
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Lava Coil
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Orbital Plunge
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Treasure Cruise
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Beacon Bolt
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Fight with Fire
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Scorching Shot
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Roast
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Storm's Wrath
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Vision
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Disaster Radius
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Torch the Witness
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Giant's Ire
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Spite of Mogis
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Grapeshot
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Trial of Agony
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fanged Flames
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Recollection
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Blaze
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-6%synergy
Meteor Swarm
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Crush the Weak
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Lithomantic Barrage
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
25%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Herald's Horn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
8%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-21%synergy
Cursed Recording
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
6%synergy
The Regalia
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Diviner's Wand
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Magebane Armor
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Battle of Frost and Fire
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
42%synergy
Warstorm Surge
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
36%synergy
Wizard Class
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Giant's Grasp
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
28%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
13%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Furious Rise
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Burning Anger
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Confounding Conundrum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Rowan, Scholar of Sparks
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
46%inclusion16 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
39%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
26%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Agna Qel'a
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Restless Spire
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion26 decks35 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
66%inclusion23 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
63%inclusion22 decks35 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion15 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Sky Diamond
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
20%synergy
Mind Stone
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks32 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-20%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Ether
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-3%synergy
Island
94%inclusion33 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion27 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
57%inclusion20 decks35 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion19 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
51%inclusion18 decks35 decks
38%synergy
Shivan Reef
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion17 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion14 decks35 decks
23%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
37%inclusion13 decks35 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion10 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-22%synergy
Volatile Fjord
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
21%synergy
Training Center
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Campus
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion7 decks35 decks
-23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
-10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
-7%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
11%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks35 decks
-19%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-18%synergy
Cliffgate
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
0%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-1%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
-4%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Isle
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
2%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy