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!
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Prismari Charm
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
1%synergy
Traumatic Critique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Splatter Technique
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
10%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Pensive Professor
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Cyclone Summoner
97%inclusion32 decks33 decks
96%synergy
Calamity Bearer
94%inclusion31 decks33 decks
93%synergy
Squash
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
90%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
86%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
85%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
84%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
85%inclusion17 decks20 decks
84%synergy
Quakebringer
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Surtland Flinger
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Top Cards
Surtland Elementalist
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
78%synergy
Inferno Titan
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
75%synergy
Tectonic Giant
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
72%synergy
Archmage of Runes
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
60%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Basalt Ravager
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
69%synergy
Creatures
Bonecrusher Giant
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
66%synergy
Prophetic Titan
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Frost Titan
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Giant Harbinger
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Warchief Giant
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
36%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Galvanic Giant
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Titan of Littjara
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
30%synergy
Taurean Mauler
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Crystalline Giant
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Doomskar Titan
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Grabby Giant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Magma Giant
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Brambleback Brute
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-18%synergy
Roaming Throne
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Mindwrack Liege
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Stoneshock Giant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Two-Headed Giant
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Iron-Fist Pulverizer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Hydro-Channeler
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Hill Gigas
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Furystoke Giant
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Azami, Lady of Scrolls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Heartfire Immolator
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Frostfist Strider
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Crush Underfoot
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
63%synergy
Counterspell
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Abrade
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Flame of Anor
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
43%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
51%synergy
Giantfall
50%inclusion10 decks20 decks
49%synergy
Wizard's Retort
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Negate
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Starstorm
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Comet Storm
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
22%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Electrodominance
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Demon Bolt
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Soul's Fire
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Saw It Coming
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Frantic Search
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-33%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-34%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-0%synergy
Fire Magic
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Skred
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-21%synergy
Graven Lore
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Frost Bite
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fling
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Dissolve
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Rage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-29%synergy
Heat Ray
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Twinferno
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Invert // Invent
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Depart the Realm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Fire // Ice
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
64%inclusion21 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Chain Reaction
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Mana Geyser
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Star of Extinction
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Hell to Pay
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Flame Slash
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Disaster Radius
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Giant's Ire
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Ravenform
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Volcanic Vision
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-28%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Crush the Weak
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Scorching Shot
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-26%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Insult // Injury
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Torch the Witness
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tundra Fumarole
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Deep Analysis
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Meteor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Waltz of Rage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Rebuke
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Soul Immolation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Herald's Horn
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Incubator
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Gathering Stone
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Rimefire Torque
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
5%synergy
Armillary Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hazoret's Monument
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Magebane Armor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Warstorm Surge
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
47%synergy
Giant's Grasp
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
45%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
28%synergy
Wizard Class
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Collective Inferno
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
13%synergy
Kindred Discovery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Repercussion
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Sorcerer Class
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
City on Fire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Coastal Piracy
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Burning Anger
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Kindred
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
50%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Rogue's Passage
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Faceless Haven
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion25 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Signet
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Mind Stone
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Sky Diamond
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Patchwork Banner
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Worn Powerstone
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Resonating Lute
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
-18%synergy
Replicating Ring
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Island
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
58%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Fjord
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Evolving Wilds
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Exotic Orchard
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-15%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Thundering Falls
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Prismari Campus
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-19%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Eroded Canyon
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-11%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy