Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Spellslinger

Bennie Smith
Jun 2, 2026
The Tectonic Shift from EDH to Commander
It's really been 15 years since Commander 2011? Bennie was playing & writing about EDH then and shares his memories of that momentous release!
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Mana Sculpt
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Tablet of Discovery
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Traumatic Critique
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Splatter Technique
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Resonating Lute
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Squash
78%inclusion102 decks131 decks
77%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
73%inclusion96 decks131 decks
72%synergy
Calamity Bearer
68%inclusion89 decks131 decks
67%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
64%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
64%inclusion84 decks131 decks
61%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
59%inclusion77 decks131 decks
57%synergy
Quakebringer
55%inclusion72 decks131 decks
54%synergy
Inferno Titan
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
52%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Abrade
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Bolt
66%inclusion87 decks131 decks
37%synergy
Archmage of Runes
63%inclusion72 decks115 decks
49%synergy
Blasphemous Act
63%inclusion82 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Flame of Anor
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
53%inclusion69 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
52%inclusion27 decks52 decks
51%synergy
Basalt Ravager
51%inclusion67 decks131 decks
51%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
49%inclusion64 decks131 decks
48%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
48%inclusion25 decks52 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Rhystic Study
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Harmonic Prodigy
47%inclusion62 decks131 decks
29%synergy
Tectonic Giant
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Surtland Flinger
44%inclusion58 decks131 decks
44%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
42%inclusion55 decks131 decks
41%synergy
Prophetic Titan
40%inclusion53 decks131 decks
40%synergy
Frost Titan
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
36%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
34%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
34%inclusion44 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Giant Harbinger
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
26%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Warchief Giant
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
23%inclusion30 decks128 decks
1%synergy
Galvanic Giant
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Crystalline Giant
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Guttersnipe
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Taurean Mauler
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Kaza, Roil Chaser
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Grabby Giant
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Titan of Littjara
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Baral, Chief of Compliance
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Abstract Paintmage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Zealous Lorecaster
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Archaeomancer
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Hill Gigas
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Furnace Host Charger
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Crush Underfoot
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Negate
45%inclusion59 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Wizard's Retort
37%inclusion48 decks131 decks
35%synergy
Izzet Charm
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
33%inclusion43 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Electrodominance
29%inclusion38 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Giantfall
29%inclusion15 decks52 decks
28%synergy
Prismari Command
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Starstorm
23%inclusion30 decks131 decks
22%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
19%synergy
Soul Sear
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
20%synergy
Comet Storm
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Demon Bolt
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
-27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
-22%synergy
Lightning Axe
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Galvanic Iteration
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Twinferno
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Strike
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
10%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion7 decks61 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-24%synergy
Saw It Coming
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Invert Polarity
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Reckless Rage
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
10%inclusion11 decks113 decks
9%synergy
Electrolyze
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Ionize
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Smite the Deathless
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Shock
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Teach by Example
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Witchstalker Frenzy
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Broadside Barrage
7.8%inclusion8 decks103 decks
5%synergy
Flashback
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Reiterate
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
16%synergy
Chain Reaction
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
33%synergy
Hell to Pay
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
31%inclusion41 decks131 decks
31%synergy
Flame Slash
25%inclusion33 decks131 decks
24%synergy
Star of Extinction
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
21%synergy
Vandalblast
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Ravenform
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
17%inclusion21 decks127 decks
16%synergy
Giant's Ire
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
13%inclusion17 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-25%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Crush the Weak
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-22%synergy
Flow State
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Roast
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Beacon Bolt
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Scorching Shot
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Storm's Wrath
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Vision
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Orbital Plunge
8.0%inclusion6 decks75 decks
8%synergy
Artistic Process
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Step Through
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Lava Coil
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Faithless Looting
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
-24%synergy
Gandalf's Sanction
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Disaster Radius
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Pyroclasm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Immolating Gyre
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Fight with Fire
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Past in Flames
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Mass Diminish
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Meteor Swarm
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Serum Visions
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Brotherhood's End
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Giant's Amulet
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
18%inclusion24 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion22 decks131 decks
-12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Ruby Medallion
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Urza's Incubator
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-13%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Magebane Armor
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Gathering Stone
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
47%inclusion61 decks131 decks
46%synergy
Giant's Grasp
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
32%synergy
Warstorm Surge
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
27%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
24%inclusion32 decks131 decks
23%synergy
Wizard Class
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Repercussion
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
17%synergy
City on Fire
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Inscription
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
3%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-10%synergy
Collective Inferno
5.8%inclusion3 decks52 decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-19%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
40%inclusion52 decks131 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
39%inclusion51 decks131 decks
38%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
36%inclusion47 decks131 decks
30%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion25 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.9%inclusion9 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion108 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion102 decks131 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Signet
65%inclusion85 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion23 decks131 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
15%inclusion20 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Fire Diamond
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion115 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Island
87%inclusion114 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion113 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion88 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
56%inclusion74 decks131 decks
42%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
54%inclusion71 decks131 decks
10%synergy
Shivan Reef
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
53%inclusion70 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion68 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
43%inclusion56 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
38%inclusion50 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion49 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
34%inclusion45 decks131 decks
-11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion42 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
28%inclusion37 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion34 decks131 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion31 decks131 decks
-7%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion29 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Volatile Fjord
21%inclusion28 decks131 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
20%inclusion26 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
18%inclusion19 decks103 decks
-4%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
15%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
16%inclusion21 decks131 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion19 decks131 decks
-20%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Valakut Awakening
14%inclusion18 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
13%inclusion7 decks52 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion16 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
11%inclusion15 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Eroded Canyon
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
4%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
10%inclusion13 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.4%inclusion11 decks131 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Prismari Campus
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Silundi Vision
7.6%inclusion10 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Fabled Passage
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
1%synergy
Cavern of Souls
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Highland Lake
6.1%inclusion8 decks131 decks
2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
3%synergy