Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander)

DougY
Jan 23, 2026
Top 10 Group Hug Commanders for Lavaleaper
With Lavaleaper from Lorwyn Eclipsed giving us an updated Mana Flare effect, let's look at the Group Hug commanders that should play it.
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Scryfall
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Resonating Lute
11%inclusion82 decks769 decks
-15%synergy
Turbulent Springs
6.2%inclusion48 decks780 decks
-12%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
5.9%inclusion47 decks793 decks
-3%synergy
Flashback
5.5%inclusion42 decks764 decks
-12%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.4%inclusion34 decks780 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
87%inclusion4.32K decks4.98K decks
84%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion4.05K decks4.98K decks
80%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.92K decks4.98K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.79K decks4.98K decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
68%inclusion3.37K decks4.98K decks
67%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion3.08K decks4.98K decks
60%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion2.97K decks4.98K decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
56%inclusion2.81K decks4.98K decks
54%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
55%inclusion2.77K decks4.98K decks
54%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
55%inclusion2.73K decks4.98K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.79K decks4.98K decks
35%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion2.98K decks4.98K decks
34%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.81K decks4.98K decks
27%synergy
Memory Worm
54%inclusion2.67K decks4.98K decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion2.35K decks4.41K decks
51%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.64K decks4.98K decks
52%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.58K decks4.98K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.50K decks4.98K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
49%inclusion2.46K decks4.98K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
48%inclusion2.39K decks4.98K decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
19%inclusion959 decks4.98K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion858 decks4.98K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion582 decks4.98K decks
-12%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion547 decks4.98K decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.8%inclusion390 decks4.98K decks
-14%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
47%inclusion2.33K decks4.98K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
46%inclusion2.31K decks4.98K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion2.20K decks4.98K decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion2.04K decks4.98K decks
35%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion2.04K decks4.98K decks
40%synergy
Nalfeshnee
40%inclusion1.97K decks4.98K decks
38%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.70K decks4.41K decks
36%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.77K decks4.98K decks
34%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
34%inclusion1.71K decks4.98K decks
33%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.68K decks4.98K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion1.60K decks4.98K decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion1.51K decks4.98K decks
23%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.40K decks4.66K decks
25%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.44K decks4.98K decks
28%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
28%inclusion1.41K decks4.98K decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
28%inclusion1.41K decks4.98K decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion1.39K decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion1.33K decks4.98K decks
24%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
25%inclusion290 decks1.15K decks
25%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
22%inclusion1.11K decks4.95K decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion1.08K decks4.98K decks
19%synergy
Party Thrasher
21%inclusion1.03K decks4.98K decks
19%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
20%inclusion1.02K decks4.98K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion956 decks4.98K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
18%inclusion920 decks4.98K decks
18%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion847 decks4.98K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
17%inclusion823 decks4.98K decks
16%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
16%inclusion815 decks4.98K decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion810 decks4.98K decks
9%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
15%inclusion733 decks4.98K decks
14%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
14%inclusion716 decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion699 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
14%inclusion616 decks4.41K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion672 decks4.98K decks
12%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
13%inclusion672 decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion586 decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
11%inclusion563 decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
11%inclusion553 decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion198 decks2.02K decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
9.4%inclusion469 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.4%inclusion468 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
9.3%inclusion461 decks4.98K decks
9%synergy
Balor
9.1%inclusion454 decks4.98K decks
9%synergy
Lavaleaper
9.0%inclusion140 decks1.56K decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
8.5%inclusion425 decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.6%inclusion379 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
6.9%inclusion344 decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
River Song
6.4%inclusion321 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.0%inclusion301 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.4%inclusion269 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
44%inclusion2.20K decks4.98K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion2.15K decks4.98K decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion2.12K decks4.98K decks
31%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
41%inclusion2.02K decks4.98K decks
38%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion1.99K decks4.98K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
34%inclusion1.69K decks4.98K decks
32%synergy
Words of Wisdom
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.98K decks
27%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion1.24K decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.98K decks
23%synergy
Dream Fracture
22%inclusion1.11K decks4.98K decks
21%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion1.09K decks4.98K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion968 decks4.98K decks
-17%synergy
Pongify
18%inclusion914 decks4.98K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
17%inclusion838 decks4.86K decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion804 decks4.98K decks
-27%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion740 decks4.98K decks
-3%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion736 decks4.98K decks
-17%synergy
Wash Away
14%inclusion709 decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion687 decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
13%inclusion666 decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion630 decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion624 decks4.98K decks
-8%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion522 decks4.98K decks
2%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.1%inclusion451 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion442 decks4.98K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion430 decks4.98K decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
8.6%inclusion426 decks4.98K decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion414 decks4.98K decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
8.0%inclusion401 decks4.98K decks
-34%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.3%inclusion363 decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
7.2%inclusion358 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.0%inclusion349 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.4%inclusion319 decks4.98K decks
-29%synergy
Seething Song
6.3%inclusion315 decks4.98K decks
-14%synergy
Remand
6.1%inclusion302 decks4.98K decks
4%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion298 decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Wheel and Deal
5.9%inclusion296 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
5.8%inclusion91 decks1.56K decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion289 decks4.98K decks
-16%synergy
Transforming Flourish
5.8%inclusion210 decks3.63K decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.4%inclusion267 decks4.98K decks
-24%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.1%inclusion255 decks4.98K decks
-13%synergy
Abrade
5.1%inclusion253 decks4.98K decks
-15%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.27K decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
43%inclusion2.13K decks4.98K decks
42%synergy
Warp World
34%inclusion1.67K decks4.98K decks
32%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
33%inclusion1.65K decks4.98K decks
32%synergy
Winds of Change
32%inclusion1.57K decks4.98K decks
29%synergy
Scrambleverse
31%inclusion1.54K decks4.98K decks
30%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.45K decks4.98K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
28%inclusion1.40K decks4.98K decks
27%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion1.04K decks4.98K decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
20%inclusion1.01K decks4.98K decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion884 decks4.98K decks
-5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion843 decks4.98K decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
16%inclusion821 decks4.98K decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion731 decks4.98K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion713 decks4.98K decks
-11%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion589 decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion589 decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion546 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion543 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion515 decks4.98K decks
-27%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.2%inclusion459 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Skyscribing
9.2%inclusion458 decks4.98K decks
9%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
9.1%inclusion453 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
8.1%inclusion402 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
7.9%inclusion395 decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Fascination
7.9%inclusion393 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Order of Succession
7.8%inclusion391 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.7%inclusion385 decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.2%inclusion361 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.0%inclusion297 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
5.9%inclusion294 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.8%inclusion290 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion283 decks4.98K decks
-26%synergy
Game Plan
5.6%inclusion278 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.6%inclusion277 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion271 decks4.98K decks
-28%synergy
Goblin Game
5.3%inclusion266 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
46%inclusion2.27K decks4.98K decks
43%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion2.05K decks4.98K decks
40%synergy
Font of Mythos
33%inclusion1.63K decks4.98K decks
32%synergy
Knowledge Pool
27%inclusion1.34K decks4.98K decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
23%inclusion1.17K decks4.98K decks
22%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion1K decks4.98K decks
17%synergy
River Song's Diary
20%inclusion979 decks4.98K decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion967 decks4.98K decks
-5%synergy
Wand of Wonder
19%inclusion958 decks4.98K decks
16%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion936 decks4.98K decks
18%synergy
Horn of Greed
19%inclusion930 decks4.98K decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
15%inclusion771 decks4.98K decks
-13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion728 decks4.98K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion452 decks4.98K decks
0%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.5%inclusion423 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
7.1%inclusion355 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Hithlain Rope
6.7%inclusion332 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.3%inclusion315 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.0%inclusion300 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.0%inclusion297 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Timesifter
5.8%inclusion288 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.4%inclusion271 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.1%inclusion256 decks4.98K decks
-2%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
42%inclusion2.09K decks4.98K decks
40%synergy
Forced Fruition
40%inclusion1.98K decks4.98K decks
39%synergy
Hive Mind
38%inclusion1.88K decks4.98K decks
37%synergy
Propaganda
37%inclusion1.82K decks4.98K decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
36%inclusion1.81K decks4.98K decks
33%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.53K decks4.98K decks
29%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.98K decks
26%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
26%inclusion1.30K decks4.98K decks
25%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
24%inclusion1.16K decks4.83K decks
22%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
24%inclusion1.18K decks4.98K decks
23%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
21%inclusion960 decks4.62K decks
20%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion988 decks4.98K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion929 decks4.98K decks
18%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion853 decks4.98K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion722 decks4.98K decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion691 decks4.98K decks
12%synergy
Mind's Dilation
13%inclusion669 decks4.98K decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion603 decks4.98K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion586 decks4.98K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion508 decks4.98K decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.1%inclusion454 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
8.4%inclusion266 decks3.17K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
8.1%inclusion402 decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.7%inclusion383 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
7.5%inclusion374 decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.3%inclusion364 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Spider-Verse
6.9%inclusion166 decks2.39K decks
6%synergy
Weftwalking
6.4%inclusion176 decks2.76K decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
5.6%inclusion281 decks4.98K decks
4%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.3%inclusion263 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.2%inclusion124 decks2.39K decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.35K decks4.98K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.7%inclusion383 decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion333 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion3.72K decks4.98K decks
26%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
53%inclusion2.64K decks4.98K decks
50%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.55K decks4.98K decks
50%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion1.49K decks4.98K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion1.04K decks4.98K decks
-6%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion798 decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion714 decks4.98K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
11%inclusion559 decks4.98K decks
10%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
10%inclusion490 decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion300 decks3.63K decks
-8%synergy
Restless Spire
6.9%inclusion346 decks4.98K decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion317 decks4.98K decks
-7%synergy
Rivendell
6.3%inclusion312 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.1%inclusion252 decks4.98K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion4.40K decks4.98K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion4.27K decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.38K decks4.98K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion2.92K decks4.98K decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.63K decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion1.79K decks4.98K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1.64K decks4.98K decks
24%synergy
Mind Stone
28%inclusion1.41K decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion768 decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion753 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
12%inclusion614 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion613 decks4.98K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion445 decks4.98K decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.4%inclusion176 decks2.39K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
6.9%inclusion343 decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
6.9%inclusion342 decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion299 decks4.98K decks
5%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.5%inclusion272 decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.0%inclusion127 decks2.53K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion4.91K decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion4.91K decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.41K decks4.98K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion3.70K decks4.98K decks
8%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
58%inclusion2.88K decks4.98K decks
15%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.79K decks4.98K decks
-4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2.50K decks4.98K decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.49K decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion2.41K decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion2.32K decks4.98K decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
46%inclusion2.31K decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
46%inclusion2.29K decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion2.12K decks4.98K decks
6%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion1.33K decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.31K decks4.98K decks
-5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
26%inclusion1.28K decks4.98K decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.17K decks4.98K decks
-2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion1.15K decks4.98K decks
7%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion834 decks4.01K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion897 decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion863 decks4.98K decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion843 decks4.98K decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion791 decks4.98K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion669 decks4.98K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion633 decks4.98K decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
11%inclusion565 decks4.98K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion550 decks4.98K decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion414 decks4.98K decks
-9%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.2%inclusion410 decks4.98K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.3%inclusion363 decks4.98K decks
-7%synergy