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
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
90%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Squash
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Calamity Bearer
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
78%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
77%synergy
Abrade
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
73%synergy
Chain Reaction
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
66%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Wizard's Retort
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
63%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
40%synergy
Inferno Titan
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Tectonic Giant
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Prophetic Titan
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
56%synergy
Flame of Anor
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
45%synergy
Archmage of Runes
54%inclusion7 decks13 decks
41%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Goliath Daydreamer
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
75%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Quakebringer
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Basalt Ravager
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Surtland Flinger
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Giant Harbinger
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Galvanic Giant
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Frost Titan
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Warchief Giant
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Staticaster
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Fireslinger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Prodigal Pyromancer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Prodigal Sorcerer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-26%synergy
Archaeomancer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Wojek Embermage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Zuran Spellcaster
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Suq'Ata Firewalker
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Grabby Giant
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Vengeful Ancestor
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Embermage Goblin
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Taurean Mauler
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
5%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Bothersome Quasit
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Giantfall
75%inclusion3 decks4 decks
74%synergy
Negate
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Starstorm
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
49%synergy
Mana Sculpt
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
Demon Bolt
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Crush Underfoot
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Izzet Charm
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Chaos Warp
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Soul Sear
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Electrodominance
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
22%synergy
Galvanize
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Axe
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Comet Storm
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-13%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Fall of the Titans
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Aetherize
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Strix Serenade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Saw It Coming
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Fire Prophecy
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Reckless Rage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Shredded Sails
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Strike
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Divert Disaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Broadside Barrage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Ionize
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Essence Capture
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Spite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-35%synergy
Command the Storm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-30%synergy
Run Away Together
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Magmatic Sinkhole
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-36%synergy
Sage's Dousing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Hell to Pay
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
48%synergy
Flame Slash
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Scorching Shot
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
30%synergy
Star of Extinction
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Roast
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Step Through
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Beacon Bolt
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Storm's Wrath
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Anger of the Gods
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Fanged Flames
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Crush the Weak
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Torch the Witness
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Serum Visions
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Banefire
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Lava Coil
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Winternight Stories
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Orbital Plunge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Trial of Agony
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Megaton's Fate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Conflagrate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Burn Down the House
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Immolating Gyre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Act on Impulse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fight with Fire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Divination
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Irencrag Feat
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Disaster Radius
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Mass Diminish
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Confluence
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Thunderwave
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Rousing Refrain
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Curse of the Swine
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chronicle of Victory
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gathering Stone
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Giant's Amulet
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Diviner's Wand
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
The Regalia
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Magebane Armor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
42%synergy
Warstorm Surge
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Giant's Grasp
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
27%synergy
Collective Inferno
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Curiosity
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-10%synergy
Popular Entertainer
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Burning Anger
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Repercussion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Maximum Carnage
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Kindred Discovery
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Teachings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Inscription
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Grand Melee
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Furious Rise
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Double Vision
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Copy Land
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Lavamancer's Skill
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
The Royal Scions
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
15%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Rogue's Passage
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Cataract
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Blighted Cataract
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Cryptic Caves
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
The Surgical Bay
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion14 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
79%inclusion11 decks14 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion7 decks14 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-18%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-9%synergy
Firemind Vessel
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Coalition Relic
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Forger's Foundry
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Cursed Mirror
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Izzet Locket
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Star Compass
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion13 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
50%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Island
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion10 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
64%inclusion9 decks14 decks
25%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
43%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
43%inclusion6 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Ferrous Lake
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
-5%synergy
Volatile Fjord
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
20%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Highland Lake
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
-24%synergy
Airship Engine Room
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-12%synergy
Steam Vents
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-35%synergy
Molten Tributary
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Eroded Canyon
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
-7%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-3%synergy
Cliffgate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-36%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-17%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-1%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Wooded Foothills
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
2%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Maestros Theater
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Opal Palace
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-10%synergy