Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Upgraded Burn

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!
Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Abstract Paintmage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Sanar, Unfinished Genius
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Coastal Peak
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Scorched Geyser
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Resonating Lute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Squash
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
75%synergy
Calamity Bearer
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Quakebringer
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Inferno Titan
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Archmage of Runes
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
67%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
65%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Flame of Anor
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Lightning Bolt
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Tectonic Giant
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
54%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Underworld Breach
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Bonecrusher Giant
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Basalt Ravager
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Prophetic Titan
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Frost Titan
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Giant Harbinger
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Surtland Flinger
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Galvanic Giant
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Taurean Mauler
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Warchief Giant
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Crystalline Giant
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Guttersnipe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Imodane, the Pyrohammer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Young Pyromancer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Titan of Littjara
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Magma Giant
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Emeritus of Conflict
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Roaming Throne
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Stuffy Doll
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Adeliz, the Cinder Wind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Doomskar Titan
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Infantry
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Electrodominance
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Abrade
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Crush Underfoot
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Giantfall
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Wizard's Retort
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Negate
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Starstorm
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mana Drain
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Soul Sear
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Comet Storm
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Soul's Fire
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Axe
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Charm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Ionize
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-25%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Invert Polarity
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Opt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Saw It Coming
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dual Strike
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Rage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Broadside Barrage
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Arcbond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Skred
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Volcanic Spite
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Suffocating Blast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Consider
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Chain Reaction
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Star of Extinction
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Flame Slash
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Scorching Shot
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Roast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Step Through
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Storm's Wrath
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Vision
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Hell to Pay
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Beacon Bolt
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Rapturous Moment
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-17%synergy
Immolating Gyre
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Inner Fire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Past in Flames
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Confluence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Fabricate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Commit // Memory
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Giant's Ire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Mob Verdict
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Into the Fire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Soul Immolation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cinder Strike
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Orbital Plunge
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Herald's Horn
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Ruby Medallion
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Gathering Stone
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Giant's Amulet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Mithril Coat
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Primal Amulet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Plate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Magebane Armor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Battle of Frost and Fire
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Warstorm Surge
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Repercussion
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Wizard Class
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Giant's Grasp
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Collective Inferno
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
City on Fire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Pain for All
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Fated Firepower
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Double Vision
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Honest Work
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Detection Tower
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shivan Gorge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Thought Vessel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Fire Diamond
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sky Diamond
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Locket
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Island
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shivan Reef
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Valakut Awakening
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Islet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Fabled Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Molten Tributary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Jwari Disruption
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Silundi Vision
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Cavern of Souls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Maestros Theater
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy