Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander)

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #528
4,490decks
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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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mirrorform
4.6%inclusion16 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Lavaleaper
4.3%inclusion15 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
2.6%inclusion9 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
0.6%inclusion2 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Spinerock Tyrant
0.3%inclusion1 decks334 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
86%inclusion3.87K decks4.49K decks
83%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion3.64K decks4.49K decks
79%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.55K decks4.49K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.41K decks4.49K decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion3.02K decks4.49K decks
66%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion2.79K decks4.49K decks
61%synergy
Temple Bell
59%inclusion2.67K decks4.49K decks
58%synergy
Burning Inquiry
57%inclusion2.55K decks4.49K decks
54%synergy
Memory Worm
55%inclusion2.47K decks4.49K decks
54%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
56%inclusion2.51K decks4.49K decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.42K decks4.49K decks
33%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion2.64K decks4.49K decks
32%synergy
Arcane Denial
56%inclusion2.54K decks4.49K decks
27%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
54%inclusion2.37K decks4.36K decks
52%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.38K decks4.49K decks
52%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion1.82K decks3.43K decks
50%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.34K decks4.49K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.25K decks4.49K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2.24K decks4.49K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
49%inclusion2.22K decks4.49K decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion897 decks4.49K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion836 decks4.49K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion549 decks4.49K decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion481 decks4.49K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion367 decks4.49K decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.3%inclusion238 decks4.49K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
48%inclusion2.14K decks4.49K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion2.10K decks4.49K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion1.97K decks4.49K decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion1.86K decks4.49K decks
37%synergy
Nalfeshnee
41%inclusion1.84K decks4.49K decks
39%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion1.82K decks4.49K decks
40%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.31K decks3.43K decks
36%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
36%inclusion1.62K decks4.49K decks
34%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.61K decks4.49K decks
35%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.54K decks4.49K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion1.47K decks4.49K decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.09K decks3.69K decks
24%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.49K decks
28%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion1.30K decks4.49K decks
25%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion1.29K decks4.49K decks
21%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
28%inclusion1.28K decks4.49K decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
28%inclusion1.25K decks4.49K decks
27%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion1.22K decks4.49K decks
24%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion932 decks3.98K decks
22%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
22%inclusion1K decks4.49K decks
21%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion999 decks4.49K decks
19%synergy
Party Thrasher
21%inclusion851 decks4.06K decks
20%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion866 decks4.49K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
19%inclusion834 decks4.49K decks
18%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
18%inclusion794 decks4.49K decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion767 decks4.49K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
16%inclusion735 decks4.49K decks
16%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
16%inclusion701 decks4.49K decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion697 decks4.49K decks
8%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion687 decks4.49K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion680 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
15%inclusion513 decks3.43K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion629 decks4.49K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
14%inclusion619 decks4.49K decks
13%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion551 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
12%inclusion527 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
12%inclusion520 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
11%inclusion102 decks915 decks
10%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion469 decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion465 decks4.49K decks
10%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion442 decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
10%inclusion430 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Balor
10%inclusion429 decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.5%inclusion339 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
7.2%inclusion322 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
River Song
7.0%inclusion313 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.3%inclusion284 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Academy Loremaster
5.9%inclusion264 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Oblivion Sower
5.7%inclusion257 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Reckless Scholar
5.7%inclusion256 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
45%inclusion2.03K decks4.49K decks
44%synergy
Counterspell
44%inclusion1.96K decks4.49K decks
-9%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
42%inclusion1.88K decks4.49K decks
39%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion1.70K decks4.06K decks
30%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
39%inclusion1.59K decks4.05K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
35%inclusion1.56K decks4.49K decks
33%synergy
Words of Wisdom
28%inclusion1.25K decks4.49K decks
27%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.09K decks4.49K decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion1.07K decks4.49K decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
24%inclusion1.06K decks4.49K decks
23%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion984 decks4.49K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion900 decks4.49K decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion846 decks4.49K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion708 decks3.88K decks
16%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion740 decks4.49K decks
-28%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion717 decks4.49K decks
-17%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion697 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion674 decks4.49K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion637 decks4.49K decks
14%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion627 decks4.49K decks
13%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion581 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion579 decks4.49K decks
-7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion498 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion492 decks4.49K decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.2%inclusion412 decks4.49K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
8.8%inclusion397 decks4.49K decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion388 decks4.49K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion321 decks4.07K decks
-9%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.9%inclusion353 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.8%inclusion351 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Evacuation
7.7%inclusion347 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.6%inclusion341 decks4.49K decks
-34%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.7%inclusion302 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Opt
6.6%inclusion297 decks4.49K decks
-29%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.4%inclusion168 decks2.63K decks
6%synergy
Remand
6.4%inclusion286 decks4.49K decks
4%synergy
Seething Song
6.4%inclusion286 decks4.49K decks
-12%synergy
Return the Favor
6.0%inclusion254 decks4.24K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion257 decks4.49K decks
-16%synergy
Abrade
5.5%inclusion249 decks4.49K decks
-14%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.4%inclusion244 decks4.49K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.2%inclusion233 decks4.49K decks
-23%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.08K decks4.49K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
42%inclusion1.89K decks4.49K decks
41%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
34%inclusion1.53K decks4.49K decks
33%synergy
Warp World
32%inclusion1.45K decks4.49K decks
31%synergy
Scrambleverse
30%inclusion1.35K decks4.49K decks
29%synergy
Winds of Change
30%inclusion1.33K decks4.49K decks
26%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.29K decks4.49K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.49K decks
27%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion959 decks4.49K decks
20%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion940 decks4.49K decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion785 decks4.49K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion762 decks4.49K decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion750 decks4.49K decks
12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion660 decks4.49K decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion657 decks4.49K decks
-12%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion518 decks4.23K decks
12%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion532 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion489 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion477 decks4.49K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion465 decks4.49K decks
-28%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
10%inclusion435 decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion427 decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
8.8%inclusion395 decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Fascination
8.3%inclusion374 decks4.49K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.0%inclusion360 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Order of Succession
7.5%inclusion336 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Insurrection
7.5%inclusion335 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.0%inclusion316 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.9%inclusion310 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
6.5%inclusion294 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Game Plan
6.4%inclusion286 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.2%inclusion279 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
5.8%inclusion262 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion256 decks4.49K decks
-28%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.7%inclusion254 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Goblin Game
5.3%inclusion240 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.3%inclusion240 decks4.49K decks
-29%synergy
Commit // Memory
5.2%inclusion232 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
44%inclusion1.99K decks4.49K decks
42%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion1.84K decks4.49K decks
40%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion1.42K decks4.49K decks
31%synergy
Knowledge Pool
26%inclusion1.17K decks4.49K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion1.13K decks4.49K decks
24%synergy
River Song's Diary
21%inclusion945 decks4.49K decks
20%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion913 decks4.49K decks
17%synergy
Helm of Awakening
19%inclusion872 decks4.49K decks
17%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion871 decks4.49K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion866 decks4.49K decks
-5%synergy
Horn of Greed
17%inclusion773 decks4.49K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion697 decks4.49K decks
-14%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion652 decks4.49K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion422 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.1%inclusion365 decks4.49K decks
8%synergy
Crawlspace
7.9%inclusion353 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.3%inclusion327 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.9%inclusion291 decks4.21K decks
7%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.5%inclusion292 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.3%inclusion282 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
6.1%inclusion274 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion247 decks4.49K decks
-2%synergy
Timesifter
5.2%inclusion232 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
41%inclusion1.83K decks4.49K decks
39%synergy
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion1.77K decks4.49K decks
38%synergy
Hive Mind
37%inclusion1.68K decks4.49K decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
37%inclusion1.50K decks4.07K decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion1.61K decks4.49K decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.41K decks4.49K decks
29%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
28%inclusion1.27K decks4.49K decks
27%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.49K decks
26%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
26%inclusion987 decks3.86K decks
24%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
23%inclusion1.04K decks4.49K decks
23%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
22%inclusion797 decks3.64K decks
21%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion883 decks4.49K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion864 decks4.49K decks
19%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion765 decks4.49K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion687 decks4.49K decks
15%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion612 decks4.49K decks
12%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion610 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion561 decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion524 decks4.49K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion489 decks4.49K decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
9.3%inclusion200 decks2.15K decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.9%inclusion399 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Spider-Verse
8.5%inclusion112 decks1.32K decks
8%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.2%inclusion360 decks4.38K decks
7%synergy
Improbable Alliance
8.0%inclusion358 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
7.7%inclusion348 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.4%inclusion334 decks4.49K decks
4%synergy
Weftwalking
7.3%inclusion125 decks1.72K decks
7%synergy
Risky Move
5.9%inclusion264 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.7%inclusion254 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.5%inclusion73 decks1.32K decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
5.3%inclusion236 decks4.49K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.21K decks4.49K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.3%inclusion326 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
7.0%inclusion314 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion3.34K decks4.49K decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
52%inclusion2.35K decks4.49K decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.29K decks4.49K decks
50%synergy
Homeward Path
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.49K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion978 decks4.49K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion736 decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion660 decks4.49K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion538 decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.3%inclusion418 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion219 decks2.63K decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
8.2%inclusion368 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.8%inclusion306 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion288 decks4.49K decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.9%inclusion266 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.8%inclusion259 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion3.98K decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.86K decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.06K decks4.49K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion2.71K decks4.49K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.40K decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion1.59K decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion1.44K decks4.49K decks
22%synergy
Mind Stone
30%inclusion1.33K decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion764 decks4.49K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
16%inclusion710 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion567 decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion551 decks4.49K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.9%inclusion399 decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.5%inclusion99 decks1.32K decks
6%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.3%inclusion328 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion316 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion295 decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.3%inclusion238 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion4.42K decks4.49K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.42K decks4.49K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion3.98K decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion3.33K decks4.49K decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion2.55K decks4.49K decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.52K decks4.49K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.24K decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion2.22K decks4.49K decks
16%synergy
Training Center
48%inclusion2.16K decks4.49K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion2.10K decks4.49K decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion2.04K decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
44%inclusion2K decks4.49K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion1.92K decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
28%inclusion1.24K decks4.49K decks
11%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion1.19K decks4.49K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.16K decks4.49K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion1.09K decks4.49K decks
7%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion998 decks4.39K decks
-1%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion619 decks3.02K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion826 decks4.49K decks
0%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion777 decks4.49K decks
-9%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion766 decks4.49K decks
-4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion723 decks4.49K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
13%inclusion604 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion561 decks4.49K decks
4%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion552 decks4.49K decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion496 decks4.49K decks
3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.9%inclusion400 decks4.49K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.9%inclusion321 decks4.07K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.6%inclusion342 decks4.49K decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.8%inclusion259 decks4.49K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.3%inclusion224 decks4.25K decks
-2%synergy