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
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
50%inclusion2 decks4 decks
48%synergy
Collective Inferno
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rimefire Torque
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Squash
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
77%synergy
Calamity Bearer
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
67%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
64%synergy
Basalt Ravager
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Surtland Flinger
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Tectonic Giant
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Blasphemous Act
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Negate
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Archmage of Runes
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Inferno Titan
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
51%synergy
Chain Reaction
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
43%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
44%synergy
Prophetic Titan
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Quakebringer
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Frost Titan
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Giant Harbinger
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Warchief Giant
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Galvanic Giant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Burnished Hart
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Grabby Giant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coruscation Mage
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
-10%synergy
Iron-Fist Pulverizer
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thermo-Alchemist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Mercurial Chemister
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Crystalline Giant
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Jori En, Ruin Diver
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Malevolent Hermit
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Murmuring Mystic
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Kessig Flamebreather
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Wizard's Retort
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
40%synergy
Flame of Anor
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
30%synergy
Starstorm
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Crush Underfoot
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Giantfall
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Comet Storm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Izzet Charm
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Soul Sear
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Electrodominance
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Lightning Axe
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Demon Bolt
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Strike
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Frantic Search
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Magmaquake
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-23%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-31%synergy
Saw It Coming
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Shock
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Fire Prophecy
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Prophetic Bolt
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Teach by Example
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Channeled Force
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Wisecrack
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Fling
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Smite the Deathless
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fry
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Invoke Calamity
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Opt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-26%synergy
Twinferno
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Galvanize
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Annul
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Blitz of the Thunder-Raptor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Rage
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Hell to Pay
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
28%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Orbital Plunge
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Star of Extinction
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Flame Slash
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Lava Coil
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Treasure Cruise
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Beacon Bolt
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Fight with Fire
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Ravenform
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Roast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Rebuke
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Step Through
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Scorching Shot
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Storm's Wrath
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Volcanic Vision
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Torch the Witness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Spite of Mogis
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Pyroclasm
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grapeshot
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Brotherhood's End
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sorceress's Schemes
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Trial of Agony
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fanged Flames
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Flood of Recollection
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Blaze
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Disaster Radius
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Meteor Swarm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Crush the Weak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Serum Visions
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lithomantic Barrage
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Giant's Ire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ruby Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Primal Amulet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Incubator
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Herald's Horn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
The Regalia
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Diviner's Wand
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Ore-Rich Stalactite
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Magebane Armor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Warstorm Surge
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Wizard Class
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Giant's Grasp
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Inscription
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Maximum Carnage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Furious Rise
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ominous Seas
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Burning Anger
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ral, Storm Conduit
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-5%synergy
Forgotten Cave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-2%synergy
Restless Spire
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Hidden Volcano
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sol Ring
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Thought Vessel
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Fire Diamond
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Sky Diamond
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-19%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Ether
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Firemind Vessel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Island
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
38%synergy
Shivan Reef
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Volatile Fjord
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Steam Vents
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-25%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-24%synergy
Exotic Orchard
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-18%synergy
Prismari Campus
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Eroded Canyon
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Cliffgate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-15%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-14%synergy
Thriving Bluff
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Opal Palace
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Silundi Vision
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-21%synergy
Thundering Falls
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Fiery Islet
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-20%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Conduit Pylons
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Molten Tributary
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Thriving Isle
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Jwari Disruption
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Sea Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Highland Lake
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy