Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Upgraded

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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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
TCRI Building
4.5%inclusion1 decks22 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cyclone Summoner
78%inclusion99 decks127 decks
77%synergy
Squash
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Calamity Bearer
72%inclusion91 decks127 decks
71%synergy
Quakebringer
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
69%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
69%inclusion88 decks127 decks
66%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
64%inclusion81 decks127 decks
63%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
59%synergy
Inferno Titan
60%inclusion76 decks127 decks
59%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
72%inclusion92 decks127 decks
34%synergy
Lightning Bolt
65%inclusion82 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Flame of Anor
61%inclusion77 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Archmage of Runes
60%inclusion75 decks126 decks
47%synergy
Tectonic Giant
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
57%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
55%inclusion70 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Abrade
55%inclusion70 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
54%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
53%inclusion67 decks127 decks
52%synergy
Counterspell
52%inclusion66 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Creatures
Basalt Ravager
50%inclusion64 decks127 decks
50%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
49%inclusion62 decks127 decks
48%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
44%inclusion56 decks127 decks
44%synergy
Surtland Flinger
43%inclusion55 decks127 decks
43%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
38%synergy
Prophetic Titan
37%inclusion47 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Frost Titan
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Warchief Giant
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Giant Harbinger
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion36 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Taurean Mauler
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Crystalline Giant
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Galvanic Giant
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-22%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Titan of Littjara
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Grabby Giant
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Roaming Throne
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Magma Giant
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Archaeomancer
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Hill Gigas
7.4%inclusion7 decks94 decks
7%synergy
Doomskar Titan
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Wizards of Thay
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.3%inclusion8 decks126 decks
-5%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Crush Underfoot
46%inclusion59 decks127 decks
46%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
36%inclusion46 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Giantfall
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Negate
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Warp
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
-14%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Electrodominance
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
21%synergy
Wizard's Retort
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
22%synergy
Starstorm
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Mana Drain
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Comet Storm
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-28%synergy
Lightning Axe
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Demon Bolt
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
15%synergy
Soul Sear
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
-16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
-24%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Pongify
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
-25%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Reverberate
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Broadside Barrage
8.8%inclusion11 decks125 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Fire
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
7.9%inclusion10 decks126 decks
7%synergy
Frantic Search
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-34%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Reckless Rage
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Reality Shift
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Magmaquake
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Spite
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Fling
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
36%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion44 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Flame Slash
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Vandalblast
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Star of Extinction
26%inclusion33 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Hell to Pay
25%inclusion32 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Scorching Shot
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
16%inclusion20 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Crackle with Power
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Storm's Wrath
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-24%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Preordain
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-25%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-29%synergy
Disaster Radius
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Beacon Bolt
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Pyroclasm
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Soul Immolation
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Windfall
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-19%synergy
Roast
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Cruise
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-13%synergy
Giant's Ire
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Devastation
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Earthquake
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Immolating Gyre
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Into the Fire
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Incubator
27%inclusion34 decks127 decks
26%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion30 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Giant's Amulet
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Magebane Armor
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.3%inclusion7 decks96 decks
5%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
47%inclusion60 decks127 decks
47%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
32%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
32%inclusion41 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Warstorm Surge
31%inclusion40 decks127 decks
30%synergy
Wizard Class
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
17%synergy
Repercussion
21%inclusion27 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Giant's Grasp
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
18%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
4%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Collective Inferno
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Double Vision
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Curiosity
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-12%synergy
Molten Echoes
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Pain for All
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
-10%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion83 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
39%inclusion49 decks127 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.6%inclusion6 decks108 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion105 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion102 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
62%inclusion79 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
58%inclusion74 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
-7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion18 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion13 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.3%inclusion8 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.5%inclusion7 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
-8%synergy
Island
89%inclusion113 decks127 decks
-9%synergy
Command Tower
83%inclusion105 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
66%inclusion84 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
59%inclusion75 decks127 decks
19%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Path of Ancestry
54%inclusion69 decks127 decks
41%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
51%inclusion65 decks127 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
46%inclusion58 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion54 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion53 decks127 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion51 decks127 decks
-3%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
38%inclusion48 decks127 decks
14%synergy
Volatile Fjord
34%inclusion43 decks127 decks
29%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
31%inclusion39 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
30%inclusion38 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion37 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Evolving Wilds
28%inclusion35 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
24%inclusion31 decks127 decks
20%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion28 decks127 decks
-4%synergy
Thundering Falls
20%inclusion26 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion25 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
19%inclusion24 decks127 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion23 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion22 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
-17%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion20 decks125 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion19 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion17 decks127 decks
11%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Isle
13%inclusion16 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion15 decks127 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
11%inclusion14 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.4%inclusion12 decks127 decks
-6%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
0%synergy
Highland Lake
8.7%inclusion11 decks127 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.9%inclusion10 decks127 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
1%synergy
Ash Barrens
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion9 decks127 decks
3%synergy