Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Core Giants

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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
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
87%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
88%synergy
Giantfall
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
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33%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
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Cyclone Summoner
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
99%synergy
Calamity Bearer
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
95%synergy
Squash
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
90%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
85%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Quakebringer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
81%synergy
Surtland Flinger
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
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Battle of Frost and Fire
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
77%synergy
Inferno Titan
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Tectonic Giant
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Frost Titan
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Basalt Ravager
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
30%synergy
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Prophetic Titan
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Archmage of Runes
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Giant Harbinger
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Galvanic Giant
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Warchief Giant
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Taurean Mauler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Titan of Littjara
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Crystalline Giant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Brambleback Brute
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Grabby Giant
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Magma Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Stoneshock Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Two-Headed Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Hill Gigas
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Furystoke Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frostfist Strider
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Doomskar Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ashling, Rekindled
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Akroan Horse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Guttersnipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Iron-Fist Pulverizer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shantotto, Tactician Magician
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Crush Underfoot
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Abrade
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Lightning Bolt
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard's Retort
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Negate
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flame of Anor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Starstorm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Electrodominance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Comet Storm
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Demon Bolt
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Saw It Coming
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Soul's Fire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Invert Polarity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-19%synergy
Graven Lore
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frost Bite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Soul Sear
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Fire // Ice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Heat Ray
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ashling's Command
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Twinferno
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Invert // Invent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Depart the Realm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Heat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Annul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fires of Victory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Behold the Multiverse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Storm King's Thunder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fire Magic
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzium Mortars
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Chain Reaction
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Star of Extinction
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hell to Pay
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Orbital Plunge
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
Disaster Radius
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Giant's Ire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Flame Slash
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ravenform
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Soul Immolation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Waltz of Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Insult // Injury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crush the Weak
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Torch the Witness
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Tundra Fumarole
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Expressive Iteration
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Shivan Meteor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Scorching Shot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Pyroclasm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Herald's Horn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Gathering Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Rimefire Torque
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
10%synergy
Armillary Sphere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Magebane Armor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Astrologian's Planisphere
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Warstorm Surge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Giant's Grasp
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Wizard Class
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
35%inclusion7 decks20 decks
31%synergy
Collective Inferno
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Kindred Discovery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Molten Echoes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sorcerer Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Call to the Kindred
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Royal Scions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Forgotten Cave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Faceless Haven
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Agna Qel'a
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Signet
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Thought Vessel
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Sky Diamond
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Fire Diamond
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Worn Powerstone
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Gilded Lotus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cursed Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Island
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Steam Vents
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Scalding Tarn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Molten Tributary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Campus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Demolition Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy