Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core Control

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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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Goliath Daydreamer
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Collective Inferno
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Gathering Stone
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Mizzium Mortars
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Squash
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Calamity Bearer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Abrade
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
72%synergy
Prophetic Titan
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Chain Reaction
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
61%synergy
Quakebringer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Tectonic Giant
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
37%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Starstorm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Hell to Pay
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Wizard's Retort
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
56%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Inferno Titan
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Creatures
Basalt Ravager
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Surtland Flinger
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Archmage of Runes
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Giant Harbinger
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Galvanic Giant
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Frost Titan
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Warchief Giant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Archaeomancer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Grabby Giant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Taurean Mauler
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Fae Trickster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Viper
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Tandem Lookout
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Mulldrifter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vedalken Aethermage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Firebrand Archer
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Kaho, Minamo Historian
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Benthic Giant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crystalline Giant
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urabrask
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Instants
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Demon Bolt
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Giantfall
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Flame of Anor
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
38%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Crush Underfoot
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Soul Sear
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Electrodominance
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
27%synergy
Galvanize
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Return the Favor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Axe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Comet Storm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Fall of the Titans
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Redirect Lightning
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Saw It Coming
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Prophecy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Reckless Rage
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Shredded Sails
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lightning Strike
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Bewildering Blizzard
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Divert Disaster
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Broadside Barrage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Essence Capture
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Spite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-33%synergy
Command the Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-27%synergy
Run Away Together
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Magmatic Sinkhole
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brainstorm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-36%synergy
Sage's Dousing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Smite the Deathless
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Reiterate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Fry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sorceries
Scorching Shot
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
50%synergy
Flame Slash
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Roast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Step Through
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Beacon Bolt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mana Geyser
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Storm's Wrath
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
20%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Anger of the Gods
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Fanged Flames
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Star of Extinction
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Crush the Weak
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Torch the Witness
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Banefire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Lava Coil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Winternight Stories
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Orbital Plunge
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Trial of Agony
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Chart a Course
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Conflagrate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Burn Down the House
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Immolating Gyre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Act on Impulse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fight with Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inner Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Divination
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Irencrag Feat
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Disaster Radius
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-19%synergy
Mass Diminish
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Thunderwave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rousing Refrain
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Curse of the Swine
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spoils
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Lithomantic Barrage
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Herald's Horn
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Diviner's Wand
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
The Regalia
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-16%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Magebane Armor
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Wizard Class
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
49%synergy
Warstorm Surge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Giant's Grasp
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Maximum Carnage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-9%synergy
Burning Anger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Repercussion
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Teachings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Furious Rise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Double Vision
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Lavamancer's Skill
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
The Royal Scions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Cataract
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Blighted Cataract
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Volcano
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Cryptic Caves
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
The Surgical Bay
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Firemind Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Forger's Foundry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Star Compass
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Airship Engine Room
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Highland Lake
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Eroded Canyon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
9%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Baron, Airship Kingdom
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Islet
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-18%synergy
Steam Vents
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-39%synergy
Cliffgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-32%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Thriving Bluff
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Opal Palace
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-35%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy