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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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Goliath Daydreamer
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Squash
81%inclusion30 decks37 decks
80%synergy
Calamity Bearer
76%inclusion28 decks37 decks
75%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
73%inclusion27 decks37 decks
72%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Basalt Ravager
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
62%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
59%synergy
Inferno Titan
59%inclusion22 decks37 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
70%inclusion26 decks37 decks
51%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
33%synergy
Archmage of Runes
59%inclusion19 decks32 decks
47%synergy
Negate
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Surtland Flinger
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
56%synergy
Giantfall
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
52%synergy
Quakebringer
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
53%synergy
Creatures
Tectonic Giant
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Prophetic Titan
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
45%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Frost Titan
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
39%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Giant Harbinger
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
32%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
10%synergy
Warchief Giant
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Galvanic Giant
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Crystalline Giant
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-15%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Grabby Giant
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Archaeomancer
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Titan of Littjara
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Changeling Wayfinder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
-12%synergy
Daring Waverider
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Young Pyromancer
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Slickshot Show-Off
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Burnished Hart
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Wizard's Retort
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Flame of Anor
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Crush Underfoot
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
37%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Starstorm
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Electrodominance
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Comet Storm
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
22%synergy
Soul Sear
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Axe
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Return the Favor
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Demon Bolt
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Strike
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Frantic Search
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Smite the Deathless
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Broadside Barrage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Electrolyze
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-26%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-33%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Twinferno
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Reverberate
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Magmaquake
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Shock
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Fire Prophecy
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Annul
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Channeled Force
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Witchstalker Frenzy
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Invert Polarity
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Fry
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Slick Sequence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Invoke Calamity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Seething Song
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Opt
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-28%synergy
Galvanize
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Increasing Vengeance
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Mana Geyser
46%inclusion17 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Hell to Pay
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
41%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
31%inclusion11 decks35 decks
31%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
29%synergy
Flame Slash
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
24%synergy
Star of Extinction
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Lava Coil
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Beacon Bolt
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Fight with Fire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Treasure Cruise
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Scorching Shot
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-22%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Roast
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Rebuke
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Step Through
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Orbital Plunge
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Disaster Radius
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Torch the Witness
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Spite of Mogis
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Grapeshot
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Storm's Wrath
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Volcanic Vision
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Trial of Agony
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Fanged Flames
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Flood of Recollection
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Blaze
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Serum Visions
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-12%synergy
Lithomantic Barrage
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Giant's Ire
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Incubator
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
18%synergy
Rimefire Torque
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Diviner's Wand
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Magebane Armor
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
The Regalia
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
48%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
41%inclusion15 decks37 decks
40%synergy
Warstorm Surge
35%inclusion13 decks37 decks
34%synergy
Giant's Grasp
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Wizard Class
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
17%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Repercussion
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Inscription
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Collective Inferno
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Kindred Discovery
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Sorcerer Class
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Furious Rise
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Ominous Seas
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Double Vision
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Burning Anger
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Hope's Beacon
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Ral, Storm Conduit
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
49%inclusion18 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
42%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Cataract
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Cryptic Caves
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion24 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
62%inclusion23 decks37 decks
-24%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion16 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion12 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
19%synergy
Sky Diamond
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-21%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
-7%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
2%synergy
Ether
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-5%synergy
Island
92%inclusion34 decks37 decks
-6%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion29 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Sulfur Falls
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
-9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion21 decks37 decks
43%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
54%inclusion20 decks37 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
51%inclusion19 decks37 decks
11%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
38%inclusion14 decks37 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Fjord
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
25%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion11 decks37 decks
-13%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
27%inclusion10 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion8 decks37 decks
-3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Prismari Campus
19%inclusion7 decks37 decks
14%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion6 decks37 decks
-17%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-16%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
6%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-20%synergy
Thundering Falls
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
-10%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Cliffgate
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Opal Palace
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Silundi Vision
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
-1%synergy
Conduit Pylons
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
1%synergy
Demolition Field
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
3%synergy