Aegar, the Freezing Flame (Commander) - 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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Boldwyr Aggressor
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
83%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Giantfall
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Collective Inferno
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Glimpse the Cosmos
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
99%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
99%synergy
Calamity Bearer
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Prophetic Titan
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Quakebringer
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Squash
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
81%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Top Cards
Flame of Anor
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
79%synergy
Archmage of Runes
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
69%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Blasphemous Act
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Inferno Titan
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Tectonic Giant
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Harmonic Prodigy
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Rhystic Study
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-16%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Borderland Behemoth
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Frost Titan
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Basalt Ravager
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Surtland Flinger
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Toralf, God of Fury
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Giant Harbinger
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Warchief Giant
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Taurean Mauler
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Crystalline Giant
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Galecaster Colossus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Titan of Littjara
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Cinderheart Giant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Galvanic Giant
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Shatterskull Charger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Doomskar Titan
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-21%synergy
Undercover Operative
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wayward Giant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Scalding Viper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Metallic Mimic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wonder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Najal, the Storm Runner
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Brash Taunter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Benthic Giant
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Coruscation Mage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-12%synergy
Stuffy Doll
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Frostfist Strider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beluna's Gatekeeper
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Adaptive Automaton
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Young Pyromancer
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rielle, the Everwise
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Boldwyr Heavyweights
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Proxy
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Balmor, Battlemage Captain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Abrade
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Lightning Bolt
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Electrodominance
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Fall of the Hammer
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Crush Underfoot
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Valakut Awakening
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Warp
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Wizard's Lightning
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Starstorm
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Polymorphist's Jest
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Wizard's Retort
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Skred
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Soul Sear
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Soul's Fire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Opt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-18%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Twinferno
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Ghostfire Slice
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Reckless Rage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
2%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Arcbond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-19%synergy
Volcanic Offering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Electrolyze
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Spite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Frost Bite
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
See Double
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Refute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Dissolve
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Smite the Deathless
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reiterate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Consider
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fading Hope
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Inferno
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Demon Bolt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fire Giant's Fury
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Star of Extinction
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Chain Reaction
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Ill-Timed Explosion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
24%synergy
Hell to Pay
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Obliterating Bolt
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Giant's Ire
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Flame Slash
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Volcanic Salvo
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Scorching Shot
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Storm's Wrath
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cinder Strike
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Nibelheim Aflame
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-29%synergy
Clear the Mind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Strangle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Structural Assault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stolen Identity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Anger of the Gods
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Confluence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Thunderwave
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nahiri's Warcrafting
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Crush the Weak
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Torch the Witness
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Beacon Bolt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Traverse Eternity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Roast
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Step Through
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Into the Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rite of Replication
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Calamity of Cinders
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Brotherhood's End
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Herald's Horn
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Urza's Incubator
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Magmatic Galleon
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Giant's Amulet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Ruby Medallion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sanctuary Blade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Goldvein Pick
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sword of the Animist
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Magebane Armor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Reflections of Littjara
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Warstorm Surge
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Wizard Class
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Giant's Grasp
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Molten Echoes
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Repercussion
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Fall of Cair Andros
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Pain for All
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Discovery
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Flameshadow Conjuring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
City on Fire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Rising of the Day
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Double Vision
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Crevasses
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Betrayal
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Marit Lage's Slumber
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shared Animosity
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Kozilek's Unsealing
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Artist's Talent
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Combat Research
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Regatha
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Invasion of Arcavios
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
33%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Remote Isle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rivendell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Forge of Heroes
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Hidden Cataract
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Nivix, Aerie of the Firemind
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hidden Volcano
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Ramunap Ruins
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Surgical Bay
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
The Autonomous Furnace
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Gorge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Faceless Haven
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Patchwork Banner
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Replicating Ring
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Cluestone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Spell Satchel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Foriysian Totem
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spinning Wheel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Island
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-25%synergy
Sulfur Falls
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
31%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Volatile Fjord
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
22%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Fiery Islet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-15%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Maestros Theater
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Surtland Frostpyre
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Vibrant Cityscape
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Escape Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Prismatic Vista
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Cliffgate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Shimmerdrift Vale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Prismari Campus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Base Camp
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Riveteers Overlook
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Cabaretti Courtyard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Rupture Spire
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Spikefield Hazard
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy