Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander)

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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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Krang, the All-Powerful
15%inclusion50 decks342 decks
14%synergy
Lavaleaper
9.0%inclusion74 decks820 decks
8%synergy
Mirrorform
6.7%inclusion55 decks820 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.4%inclusion36 decks820 decks
-7%synergy
Mathemagics
1.4%inclusion8 decks587 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
87%inclusion4K decks4.62K decks
83%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion3.74K decks4.62K decks
79%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.63K decks4.62K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.51K decks4.62K decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion3.11K decks4.62K decks
66%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion2.88K decks4.62K decks
61%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion2.75K decks4.62K decks
58%synergy
Burning Inquiry
57%inclusion2.63K decks4.62K decks
55%synergy
Memory Worm
55%inclusion2.52K decks4.62K decks
53%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
55%inclusion2.54K decks4.62K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.51K decks4.62K decks
34%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion2.74K decks4.62K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.60K decks4.62K decks
27%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
55%inclusion2.54K decks4.62K decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion2.01K decks3.78K decks
50%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.45K decks4.62K decks
52%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.40K decks4.62K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.33K decks4.62K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2.30K decks4.62K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
49%inclusion2.25K decks4.62K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion902 decks4.62K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion827 decks4.62K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion552 decks4.62K decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion499 decks4.62K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion374 decks4.62K decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion236 decks4.62K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
47%inclusion2.18K decks4.62K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion2.17K decks4.62K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion2.04K decks4.62K decks
43%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion1.88K decks4.62K decks
40%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion1.88K decks4.62K decks
36%synergy
Nalfeshnee
40%inclusion1.85K decks4.62K decks
38%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.45K decks3.78K decks
36%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.66K decks4.62K decks
35%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
36%inclusion1.65K decks4.62K decks
34%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.57K decks4.62K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.62K decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.20K decks4.03K decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion1.36K decks4.62K decks
22%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.62K decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.62K decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.62K decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
28%inclusion1.31K decks4.62K decks
28%synergy
Jace's Archivist
26%inclusion1.22K decks4.62K decks
24%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion1.01K decks4.32K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.62K decks
19%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
21%inclusion989 decks4.62K decks
20%synergy
Party Thrasher
21%inclusion903 decks4.40K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion893 decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
19%inclusion860 decks4.62K decks
18%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion788 decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion785 decks4.62K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
17%inclusion773 decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion726 decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
15%inclusion700 decks4.62K decks
15%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion692 decks4.62K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion684 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
15%inclusion552 decks3.78K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
14%inclusion635 decks4.62K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion631 decks4.62K decks
12%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion569 decks4.62K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
12%inclusion540 decks4.62K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
11%inclusion531 decks4.62K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion134 decks1.32K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion464 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion459 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Wandering Archaic
9.5%inclusion437 decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Balor
9.4%inclusion434 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.3%inclusion429 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.4%inclusion344 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
7.3%inclusion335 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
River Song
6.7%inclusion309 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.3%inclusion292 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.9%inclusion274 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Reckless Scholar
5.6%inclusion260 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Academy Loremaster
5.4%inclusion250 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
45%inclusion2.06K decks4.62K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion2K decks4.62K decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion1.85K decks4.40K decks
30%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
41%inclusion1.90K decks4.62K decks
38%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion1.74K decks4.39K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
34%inclusion1.59K decks4.62K decks
33%synergy
Words of Wisdom
28%inclusion1.28K decks4.62K decks
27%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.62K decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion1.12K decks4.62K decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.62K decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.62K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion906 decks4.62K decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion864 decks4.62K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion759 decks4.23K decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion764 decks4.62K decks
-27%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion718 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion706 decks4.62K decks
-18%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion672 decks4.62K decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion641 decks4.62K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion638 decks4.62K decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion590 decks4.62K decks
-7%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion589 decks4.62K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion493 decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion468 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
9.0%inclusion415 decks4.62K decks
-8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.9%inclusion413 decks4.62K decks
-9%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion396 decks4.62K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion344 decks4.41K decks
-9%synergy
Frantic Search
7.8%inclusion359 decks4.62K decks
-34%synergy
Evacuation
7.5%inclusion348 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.5%inclusion347 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.4%inclusion340 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.6%inclusion304 decks4.62K decks
-29%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.3%inclusion290 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
6.2%inclusion286 decks4.62K decks
-13%synergy
Remand
6.1%inclusion281 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.0%inclusion178 decks2.99K decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
5.9%inclusion271 decks4.62K decks
-16%synergy
Return the Favor
5.8%inclusion266 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.62K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion245 decks4.62K decks
-23%synergy
Abrade
5.2%inclusion242 decks4.62K decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.13K decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
43%inclusion1.97K decks4.62K decks
42%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
34%inclusion1.56K decks4.62K decks
33%synergy
Warp World
33%inclusion1.52K decks4.62K decks
32%synergy
Scrambleverse
31%inclusion1.41K decks4.62K decks
30%synergy
Winds of Change
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.62K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.62K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
28%inclusion1.28K decks4.62K decks
27%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion983 decks4.62K decks
20%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion970 decks4.62K decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion800 decks4.62K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion782 decks4.62K decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion770 decks4.62K decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion682 decks4.62K decks
-12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion681 decks4.62K decks
13%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion546 decks4.57K decks
11%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion541 decks4.62K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion507 decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion504 decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion478 decks4.62K decks
-28%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion439 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
9.5%inclusion438 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.0%inclusion417 decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Fascination
8.1%inclusion376 decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.0%inclusion370 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Order of Succession
7.8%inclusion361 decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
7.7%inclusion354 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.3%inclusion338 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.9%inclusion318 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
6.2%inclusion285 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.0%inclusion277 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Game Plan
5.9%inclusion273 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion266 decks4.62K decks
-27%synergy
Time Reversal
5.6%inclusion257 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.5%inclusion256 decks4.62K decks
-29%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.4%inclusion250 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Goblin Game
5.3%inclusion245 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.0%inclusion232 decks4.62K decks
-18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion2.07K decks4.62K decks
42%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion1.88K decks4.62K decks
39%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion1.46K decks4.62K decks
31%synergy
Knowledge Pool
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.62K decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
24%inclusion1.13K decks4.62K decks
23%synergy
River Song's Diary
20%inclusion945 decks4.62K decks
19%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion914 decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion913 decks4.62K decks
17%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion891 decks4.62K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion882 decks4.62K decks
-5%synergy
Horn of Greed
18%inclusion820 decks4.62K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion720 decks4.62K decks
-13%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion677 decks4.62K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion431 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.9%inclusion364 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.4%inclusion342 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.0%inclusion323 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.6%inclusion301 decks4.55K decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.2%inclusion286 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.0%inclusion278 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
5.9%inclusion273 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion253 decks4.62K decks
-2%synergy
Timesifter
5.4%inclusion249 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
41%inclusion1.92K decks4.62K decks
40%synergy
Forced Fruition
40%inclusion1.83K decks4.62K decks
39%synergy
Hive Mind
37%inclusion1.73K decks4.62K decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
37%inclusion1.61K decks4.41K decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion1.68K decks4.62K decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.44K decks4.62K decks
29%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
27%inclusion1.26K decks4.62K decks
26%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.25K decks4.62K decks
26%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
25%inclusion1.05K decks4.21K decks
23%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
23%inclusion1.08K decks4.62K decks
23%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
22%inclusion860 decks3.99K decks
21%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion922 decks4.62K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion888 decks4.62K decks
19%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion786 decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion691 decks4.62K decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion631 decks4.62K decks
12%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion626 decks4.62K decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion563 decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion542 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion481 decks4.62K decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.0%inclusion416 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
8.9%inclusion224 decks2.52K decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.2%inclusion381 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
7.9%inclusion364 decks4.62K decks
8%synergy
Spider-Verse
7.7%inclusion132 decks1.71K decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.5%inclusion348 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.5%inclusion347 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Weftwalking
6.7%inclusion141 decks2.10K decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
5.9%inclusion271 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.5%inclusion254 decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.1%inclusion88 decks1.71K decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
5.1%inclusion236 decks4.62K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.62K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.5%inclusion347 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion308 decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion3.44K decks4.62K decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
52%inclusion2.42K decks4.62K decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.36K decks4.62K decks
50%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.62K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion974 decks4.62K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion754 decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion677 decks4.62K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion544 decks4.62K decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.2%inclusion427 decks4.62K decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion243 decks2.99K decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
7.5%inclusion345 decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.7%inclusion310 decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion295 decks4.62K decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.3%inclusion244 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.1%inclusion237 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion4.09K decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.96K decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.14K decks4.62K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion2.76K decks4.62K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.45K decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion1.63K decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion1.49K decks4.62K decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion764 decks4.62K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion705 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion579 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion564 decks4.62K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion412 decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.5%inclusion128 decks1.71K decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.2%inclusion331 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion325 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.4%inclusion297 decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion247 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion4.55K decks4.62K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.55K decks4.62K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.09K decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion3.44K decks4.62K decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion2.63K decks4.62K decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.58K decks4.62K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.32K decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2.29K decks4.62K decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion2.24K decks4.62K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion2.16K decks4.62K decks
6%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion2.09K decks4.62K decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion2.09K decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion1.97K decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.62K decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
26%inclusion1.22K decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.20K decks4.62K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.62K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.06K decks4.62K decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion693 decks3.37K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
19%inclusion856 decks4.62K decks
1%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion797 decks4.62K decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion775 decks4.62K decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion744 decks4.62K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion628 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion587 decks4.62K decks
-2%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion547 decks4.62K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion503 decks4.62K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.6%inclusion396 decks4.62K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion344 decks4.41K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.4%inclusion344 decks4.62K decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.3%inclusion246 decks4.62K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.1%inclusion234 decks4.59K decks
-2%synergy