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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Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
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50%synergy
Maximum Carnage
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50%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
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Squash
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
91%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
92%inclusion11 decks12 decks
88%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
83%synergy
Calamity Bearer
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
74%synergy
Chain Reaction
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
69%synergy
Quakebringer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Tectonic Giant
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
66%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
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Blasphemous Act
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
44%synergy
Abrade
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
55%synergy
Wizard's Retort
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
65%synergy
Hell to Pay
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Inferno Titan
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Prophetic Titan
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
57%synergy
Negate
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Bolt
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Giant Harbinger
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Basalt Ravager
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Archmage of Runes
40%inclusion4 decks10 decks
28%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Galvanic Giant
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Surtland Flinger
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Frost Titan
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Warchief Giant
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Archaeomancer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
-1%synergy
Hill Gigas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dauntless Scrapbot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Bloodline Pretender
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Wizards of Thay
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Grabby Giant
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Titan of Littjara
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Fae Trickster
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Coruscation Mage
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
-11%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Triton Wavebreaker
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%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
Electrostatic Field
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Magmatic Channeler
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Soul Sear
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Starstorm
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Electrodominance
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Demon Bolt
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
41%synergy
Galvanize
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Crush Underfoot
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Charm
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Return the Favor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Axe
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Comet Storm
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
19%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Rage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Divert Disaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Aetherize
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Twinferno
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Big Score
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Shredded Sails
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Witchstalker Frenzy
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Command
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Broadside Barrage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Brainsurge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Slick Sequence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Invert Polarity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Rending Volley
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Offering
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
8%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
-32%synergy
Rowdy Research
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-26%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
Sorceries
Flame Slash
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
58%synergy
Scorching Shot
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Star of Extinction
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Roast
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Step Through
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
30%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Beacon Bolt
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Orbital Plunge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fanged Flames
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Torch the Witness
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Chart a Course
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Anger of the Gods
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
17%synergy
Serum Visions
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-6%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Into the Fire
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Storm's Wrath
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Lava Coil
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Trial of Agony
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Conflagrate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Fight with Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%synergy
Isengard Unleashed
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
Meteor Swarm
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Thunderwave
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Insult // Injury
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
Banefire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Giant's Ire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Disintegrate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Quiet Speculation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Firecannon Blast
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-13%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Belbe's Portal
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
Diviner's Wand
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%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
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
34%synergy
Warstorm Surge
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
40%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
33%synergy
Repercussion
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Giant's Grasp
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
25%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Pain for All
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Case of the Ransacked Lab
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Curiosity
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Burning Anger
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Copy Land
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Discovery
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
City on Fire
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Furious Rise
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Metallurgic Summonings
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Insight
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Mechanized Warfare
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Vryn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
The Royal Scions
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Riptide Laboratory
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
32%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Mistrise Village
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Forgotten Cave
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Cataract
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Arena of Glory
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%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
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%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
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Sol Ring
75%inclusion9 decks12 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion6 decks12 decks
-5%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
29%synergy
Cursed Mirror
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Firemind Vessel
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Forger's Foundry
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Coalition Relic
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-8%synergy
Replicating Ring
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
1%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
Liquimetal Torque
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-3%synergy
Foriysian Totem
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion12 decks12 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-14%synergy
Island
83%inclusion10 decks12 decks
-15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
67%inclusion8 decks12 decks
26%synergy
Shivan Reef
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
0%synergy
Sulfur Falls
58%inclusion7 decks12 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
36%synergy
Path of Ancestry
42%inclusion5 decks12 decks
28%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Ferrous Lake
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-23%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Highland Lake
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
-25%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
14%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Steam Vents
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-38%synergy
Cliffgate
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Prismari Campus
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
3%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
Scalding Tarn
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-22%synergy
Training Center
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-35%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
-6%synergy