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%inclusion75 decks76 decks
98%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
95%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
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95%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
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94%synergy
Quakebringer
93%inclusion71 decks76 decks
93%synergy
Inferno Titan
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92%synergy
Tectonic Giant
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91%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
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91%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
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86%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
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Squash
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86%synergy
Basalt Ravager
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
85%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
84%inclusion64 decks76 decks
84%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
83%inclusion63 decks76 decks
82%synergy
Prophetic Titan
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81%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
80%synergy
Crush Underfoot
80%inclusion61 decks76 decks
80%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
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77%synergy
Flame of Anor
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64%synergy
Archmage of Runes
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62%synergy
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Jeska's Will
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28%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
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26%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
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-1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Chrome Mox
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Vault
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
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Surtland Flinger
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
74%synergy
Galvanic Giant
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Frost Titan
59%inclusion45 decks76 decks
59%synergy
Titan of Littjara
58%inclusion44 decks76 decks
58%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
38%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
55%inclusion42 decks76 decks
55%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
51%synergy
Ellie, Brick Master
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Giant Harbinger
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Roaming Throne
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
41%synergy
Warchief Giant
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
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46%synergy
Crystalline Giant
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Taurean Mauler
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
39%synergy
Hill Gigas
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
26%inclusion20 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
-17%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
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15%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
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14%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Bloodfire Colossus
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Magma Giant
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
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13%synergy
Grabby Giant
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Crackling Cyclops
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Furystoke Giant
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Two-Headed Giant
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Anger
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Blind-Spot Giant
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Doomskar Titan
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-34%synergy
Furnace Host Charger
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Clinquant Skymage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Abrade
75%inclusion57 decks76 decks
55%synergy
Lightning Bolt
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
40%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
63%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion47 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
54%inclusion41 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Deflecting Swat
53%inclusion40 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion34 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
31%inclusion16 decks51 decks
30%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion22 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Comet Storm
28%inclusion21 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Starstorm
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Electrodominance
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Retort
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-21%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Soul's Fire
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Prismari Command
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-34%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Annihilation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Offering
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Seething Song
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-9%synergy
Opt
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-27%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
0%synergy
Soul Sear
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Demon Bolt
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
-6%synergy
Strix Serenade
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
1%synergy
Arcbond
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Electrolyze
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Fling
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Saw It Coming
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Bolt Bend
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Orbital Plunge
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
99%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
68%synergy
Blasphemous Act
68%inclusion52 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Chain Reaction
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
44%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
49%inclusion37 decks76 decks
45%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
46%synergy
Hell to Pay
43%inclusion29 decks68 decks
41%synergy
Mana Geyser
41%inclusion31 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Vandalblast
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
31%inclusion22 decks72 decks
28%synergy
Star of Extinction
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
30%synergy
Waltz of Rage
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Expressive Iteration
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-27%synergy
Giant's Ire
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Storm's Wrath
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Raise the Palisade
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Scorching Shot
10%inclusion6 decks62 decks
9%synergy
Flame Slash
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-26%synergy
Brotherhood's End
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Disaster Radius
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Crush the Weak
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Bonfire of the Damned
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Distant Melody
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Jaya's Immolating Inferno
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
56%synergy
Herald's Horn
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Lightning Greaves
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Giant's Amulet
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
32%synergy
Ruby Medallion
30%inclusion23 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Mithril Coat
24%inclusion18 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-3%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
0%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Magebane Armor
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
70%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
63%inclusion48 decks76 decks
62%synergy
Warstorm Surge
38%inclusion29 decks76 decks
37%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
37%inclusion28 decks76 decks
34%synergy
Kindred Discovery
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
22%synergy
City on Fire
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Giant's Grasp
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Repercussion
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
12%synergy
Molten Echoes
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
-11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Artist's Talent
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
5%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Double Vision
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
78%inclusion59 decks76 decks
28%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
72%inclusion55 decks76 decks
71%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
51%inclusion39 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
50%inclusion38 decks76 decks
24%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
42%inclusion32 decks76 decks
36%synergy
Three Tree City
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Rivendell
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Arena of Glory
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
7%synergy
War Room
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion68 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion65 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
21%synergy
Izzet Signet
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion50 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Patchwork Banner
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion26 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Mana Crypt
22%inclusion17 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Sky Diamond
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
9.2%inclusion7 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Midnight Clock
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-4%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion73 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Volcanic Island
95%inclusion72 decks76 decks
80%synergy
Steam Vents
89%inclusion68 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion68 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Island
89%inclusion68 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
79%inclusion60 decks76 decks
48%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion58 decks76 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Sulfur Falls
71%inclusion54 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
61%inclusion46 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
43%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
57%inclusion43 decks76 decks
14%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
47%inclusion36 decks76 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion35 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Thundering Falls
43%inclusion32 decks74 decks
23%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fiery Islet
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion27 decks76 decks
31%synergy
Cavern of Souls
33%inclusion25 decks76 decks
29%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
32%inclusion24 decks76 decks
-12%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion19 decks76 decks
-15%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion15 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
19%inclusion13 decks68 decks
-5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
18%inclusion14 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion13 decks76 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion8 decks51 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
-19%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
13%inclusion10 decks76 decks
11%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
10%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
12%inclusion9 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
-8%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Volatile Fjord
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
1%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
-10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.6%inclusion5 decks76 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-7%synergy