Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - Expensive 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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Calamity Bearer
99%inclusion81 decks82 decks
98%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
96%inclusion79 decks82 decks
95%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
96%inclusion79 decks82 decks
95%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
94%synergy
Quakebringer
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
93%synergy
Inferno Titan
94%inclusion77 decks82 decks
93%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
92%synergy
Tectonic Giant
91%inclusion75 decks82 decks
91%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
86%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
86%synergy
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Squash
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
86%synergy
Basalt Ravager
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
86%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
84%inclusion69 decks82 decks
84%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
83%inclusion68 decks82 decks
82%synergy
Prophetic Titan
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
81%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
81%synergy
Crush Underfoot
82%inclusion67 decks82 decks
81%synergy
Archmage of Runes
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
64%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
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76%synergy
Flame of Anor
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
65%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
29%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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28%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion41 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
16%synergy
Force of Will
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-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Surtland Flinger
74%inclusion61 decks82 decks
74%synergy
Galvanic Giant
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
64%synergy
Frost Titan
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Titan of Littjara
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
57%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
55%inclusion45 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Ellie, Brick Master
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Giant Harbinger
46%inclusion38 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Roaming Throne
45%inclusion37 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
44%synergy
Warchief Giant
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43%synergy
Taurean Mauler
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
39%synergy
Crystalline Giant
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
37%synergy
Hill Gigas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
28%inclusion23 decks82 decks
25%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-18%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Magma Giant
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Grabby Giant
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Furystoke Giant
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-23%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Two-Headed Giant
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Anger
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Furnace Host Charger
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
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Abrade
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
54%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion56 decks82 decks
40%synergy
Counterspell
65%inclusion53 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
62%synergy
Deflecting Swat
54%inclusion44 decks82 decks
34%synergy
Mana Drain
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Comet Storm
29%inclusion24 decks82 decks
24%synergy
Starstorm
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-20%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-15%synergy
Prismari Command
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Soul's Fire
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Opt
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-25%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
-35%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Offering
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Seething Song
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
-1%synergy
Soul Sear
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Fling
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Demon Bolt
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Saw It Coming
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Orbital Plunge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Blasphemous Act
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
32%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
70%inclusion57 decks82 decks
66%synergy
Chain Reaction
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
46%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Mana Geyser
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
44%inclusion36 decks82 decks
43%synergy
Hell to Pay
42%inclusion30 decks71 decks
40%synergy
Vandalblast
40%inclusion33 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Star of Extinction
32%inclusion26 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
31%inclusion23 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Waltz of Rage
26%inclusion10 decks38 decks
26%synergy
Expressive Iteration
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Ponder
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-27%synergy
Giant's Ire
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Storm's Wrath
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Scorching Shot
9.2%inclusion6 decks65 decks
9%synergy
Flame Slash
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-26%synergy
Brotherhood's End
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Disaster Radius
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Crush the Weak
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
58%synergy
Herald's Horn
49%inclusion40 decks82 decks
47%synergy
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion30 decks82 decks
12%synergy
Giant's Amulet
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Ruby Medallion
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
-12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Magebane Armor
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
72%inclusion59 decks82 decks
71%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
62%inclusion51 decks82 decks
61%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
39%inclusion32 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Warstorm Surge
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Kindred Discovery
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
City on Fire
23%inclusion19 decks82 decks
20%synergy
Giant's Grasp
22%inclusion18 decks82 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Repercussion
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
13%synergy
Molten Echoes
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-11%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
28%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
73%inclusion60 decks82 decks
72%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
52%inclusion43 decks82 decks
27%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion42 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
41%inclusion34 decks82 decks
36%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
6%synergy
War Room
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion74 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion71 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
78%inclusion64 decks82 decks
17%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion55 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Patchwork Banner
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion27 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Mana Crypt
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
21%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion11 decks82 decks
-3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Sky Diamond
10%inclusion8 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
0%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.3%inclusion6 decks82 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion78 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion76 decks82 decks
78%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
42%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
-8%synergy
Island
89%inclusion73 decks82 decks
-9%synergy
Scalding Tarn
80%inclusion66 decks82 decks
50%synergy
Training Center
77%inclusion63 decks82 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion58 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion50 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
59%inclusion48 decks82 decks
45%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion47 decks82 decks
15%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion39 decks82 decks
6%synergy
Thundering Falls
45%inclusion35 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
38%inclusion31 decks82 decks
11%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
35%inclusion29 decks82 decks
30%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
-13%synergy
Cavern of Souls
30%inclusion25 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion20 decks82 decks
-16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion17 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion16 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion13 decks71 decks
-6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion15 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion14 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion13 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
15%inclusion12 decks82 decks
-19%synergy
Volatile Fjord
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
7%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
12%inclusion10 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion9 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
8.5%inclusion7 decks82 decks
-10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.1%inclusion5 decks82 decks
4%synergy