Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core Giants

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
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Traumatic Critique
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Splatter Technique
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Resonating Lute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cyclone Summoner
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
99%synergy
Calamity Bearer
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
96%synergy
Squash
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
92%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
87%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
85%synergy
Surtland Flinger
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
85%synergy
Quakebringer
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
84%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
86%inclusion12 decks14 decks
84%synergy
Top Cards
Bonecrusher Giant
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
81%synergy
Inferno Titan
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
77%synergy
Tectonic Giant
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
73%synergy
Blasphemous Act
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Prophetic Titan
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Creatures
Archmage of Runes
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Basalt Ravager
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Frost Titan
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Giant Harbinger
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Galvanic Giant
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Warchief Giant
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Titan of Littjara
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Taurean Mauler
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Crystalline Giant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Grabby Giant
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Brambleback Brute
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Doomskar Titan
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Stoneshock Giant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Two-Headed Giant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Magma Giant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Hill Gigas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Furystoke Giant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Frostfist Strider
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-28%synergy
Akroan Horse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-32%synergy
Guttersnipe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Iron-Fist Pulverizer
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
-6%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Crush Underfoot
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Counterspell
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Giantfall
57%inclusion8 decks14 decks
57%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Negate
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Wizard's Retort
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
46%synergy
Flame of Anor
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Comet Storm
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Starstorm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Electrodominance
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
25%inclusion4 decks16 decks
24%synergy
Soul's Fire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Demon Bolt
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Saw It Coming
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Invert Polarity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Fire Magic
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Skred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pongify
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-20%synergy
Graven Lore
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Frost Bite
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Rage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-36%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Heat Ray
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Twinferno
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Invert // Invent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Charm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Depart the Realm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fire // Ice
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Heat
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Annul
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Victory
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Witchstalker Frenzy
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzium Mortars
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
60%synergy
Chain Reaction
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Hell to Pay
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Star of Extinction
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Vandalblast
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Flame Slash
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Disaster Radius
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Crush the Weak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Giant's Ire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Stock Up
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Insult // Injury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Torch the Witness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tundra Fumarole
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Meteor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waltz of Rage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Scorching Shot
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Pyroclasm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Volcanic Vision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Soul Immolation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Orbital Plunge
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Herald's Horn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Urza's Incubator
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Gathering Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
21%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Rimefire Torque
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Armillary Sphere
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Magebane Armor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Warstorm Surge
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Giant's Grasp
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Wizard Class
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Molten Echoes
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Sorcerer Class
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
City on Fire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Call to the Kindred
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Collective Inferno
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Secret Tunnel
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Faceless Haven
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Forgotten Cave
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Signet
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Thought Vessel
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Sky Diamond
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Patchwork Banner
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Commander's Sphere
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-25%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Island
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Training Center
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
28%synergy
Exotic Orchard
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Ferrous Lake
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Fiery Islet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Prismari Campus
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Demolition Field
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Highland Lake
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Eroded Canyon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy