Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded 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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Thundercloud Shaman
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
99%synergy
Calamity Bearer
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
99%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
99%synergy
Squash
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
95%synergy
Surtland Flinger
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Basalt Ravager
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
92%synergy
Quakebringer
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Inferno Titan
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
91%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
87%synergy
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Cyclone Summoner
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
87%synergy
Crush Underfoot
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Tectonic Giant
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
84%synergy
Prophetic Titan
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
80%synergy
Archmage of Runes
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
68%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
76%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Rhystic Study
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Galvanic Giant
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
66%synergy
Taurean Mauler
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
61%synergy
Titan of Littjara
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Frost Titan
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Roaming Throne
55%inclusion11 decks20 decks
50%synergy
Crystalline Giant
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Giant Harbinger
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Warchief Giant
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Grabby Giant
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Magma Giant
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Doomskar Titan
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Two-Headed Giant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Brash Taunter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flame of Anor
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Abrade
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Bolt
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
53%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Counterspell
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
35%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
36%inclusion5 decks14 decks
34%synergy
Starstorm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Comet Storm
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Electrodominance
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
-22%synergy
Wizard's Retort
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Volcanic Offering
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Demon Bolt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Soul's Fire
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Witchstalker Frenzy
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Soul Sear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Fling
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-34%synergy
Sorceries
Mizzium Mortars
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
65%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
49%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Hell to Pay
44%inclusion8 decks18 decks
42%synergy
Chain Reaction
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Mana Geyser
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Waltz of Rage
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Star of Extinction
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Vandalblast
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
24%synergy
Raise the Palisade
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Ravenform
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Scorching Shot
19%inclusion3 decks16 decks
18%synergy
Crush the Weak
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Charge
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Brotherhood's End
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-23%synergy
Giant's Ire
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Disaster Radius
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Flame Slash
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Distant Melody
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Crackle with Power
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Herald's Horn
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
52%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
39%synergy
Giant's Amulet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Ruby Medallion
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Mithril Coat
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-10%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Warstorm Surge
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Kindred Discovery
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Giant's Grasp
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Molten Echoes
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
City on Fire
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Wizard Class
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Repercussion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Storm Giants
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Reliquary Tower
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Three Tree City
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Temple of the False God
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arena of Glory
23%inclusion3 decks13 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Signet
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Patchwork Banner
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Thought Vessel
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Mana Crypt
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Thran Dynamo
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
86%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Scalding Tarn
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Training Center
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Path of Ancestry
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Shivan Reef
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
42%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion8 decks20 decks
20%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Fiery Islet
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Volatile Fjord
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Arid Mesa
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Myriad Landscape
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
-7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-19%synergy
Reflecting Pool
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Misty Rainforest
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
1%synergy