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
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MTGStocks
Lavaleaper
8.1%inclusion53 decks655 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
6.0%inclusion39 decks655 decks
4%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
4.8%inclusion6 decks125 decks
5%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
4.0%inclusion26 decks655 decks
-7%synergy
Mathemagics
1.5%inclusion6 decks403 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
87%inclusion3.96K decks4.58K decks
83%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
81%inclusion3.71K decks4.58K decks
79%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
79%inclusion3.61K decks4.58K decks
77%synergy
Fevered Visions
76%inclusion3.47K decks4.58K decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
67%inclusion3.08K decks4.58K decks
66%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
62%inclusion2.85K decks4.58K decks
61%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion2.74K decks4.58K decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
57%inclusion2.61K decks4.58K decks
55%synergy
Memory Worm
55%inclusion2.50K decks4.58K decks
54%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
55%inclusion2.54K decks4.58K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
76%inclusion3.48K decks4.58K decks
34%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion2.71K decks4.58K decks
33%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion2.59K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
54%inclusion2.48K decks4.58K decks
52%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion1.94K decks3.65K decks
50%synergy
Humble Defector
53%inclusion2.43K decks4.58K decks
52%synergy
Brand
52%inclusion2.39K decks4.58K decks
51%synergy
Share the Spoils
50%inclusion2.31K decks4.58K decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion2.27K decks4.58K decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
49%inclusion2.24K decks4.58K decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
20%inclusion901 decks4.58K decks
-10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion839 decks4.58K decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
12%inclusion551 decks4.58K decks
-13%synergy
Gamble
11%inclusion491 decks4.58K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.1%inclusion372 decks4.58K decks
-14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
5.1%inclusion235 decks4.58K decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
48%inclusion2.17K decks4.58K decks
46%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion2.14K decks4.58K decks
46%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
44%inclusion2.01K decks4.58K decks
43%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion1.89K decks4.58K decks
37%synergy
Lore Broker
41%inclusion1.87K decks4.58K decks
40%synergy
Nalfeshnee
40%inclusion1.85K decks4.58K decks
39%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion1.40K decks3.65K decks
36%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
36%inclusion1.64K decks4.58K decks
35%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
36%inclusion1.64K decks4.58K decks
34%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
34%inclusion1.56K decks4.58K decks
32%synergy
The Locust God
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
30%inclusion1.16K decks3.90K decks
24%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
29%inclusion1.33K decks4.58K decks
21%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
29%inclusion1.31K decks4.58K decks
25%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion1.30K decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
28%inclusion1.28K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Jace's Archivist
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion983 decks4.20K decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
22%inclusion1.01K decks4.58K decks
21%synergy
Party Thrasher
21%inclusion882 decks4.28K decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
19%inclusion879 decks4.58K decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
19%inclusion851 decks4.58K decks
18%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion787 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion769 decks4.58K decks
-12%synergy
Howling Golem
17%inclusion762 decks4.58K decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion720 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
15%inclusion698 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
15%inclusion688 decks4.58K decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion687 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
15%inclusion533 decks3.65K decks
13%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
14%inclusion629 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion623 decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
12%inclusion568 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
12%inclusion531 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
12%inclusion531 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
10%inclusion122 decks1.17K decks
9%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion466 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion463 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion445 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Balor
9.5%inclusion434 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.4%inclusion432 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
7.5%inclusion345 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Coveted Falcon
7.3%inclusion336 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
River Song
6.7%inclusion306 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
6.3%inclusion287 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Oblivion Sower
6.0%inclusion273 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Reckless Scholar
5.6%inclusion256 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Academy Loremaster
5.5%inclusion253 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Guff Rewrites History
45%inclusion2.06K decks4.58K decks
43%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion1.99K decks4.58K decks
-9%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion1.81K decks4.28K decks
30%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
41%inclusion1.90K decks4.58K decks
38%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion1.69K decks4.26K decks
38%synergy
Chaos Mutation
34%inclusion1.58K decks4.58K decks
33%synergy
Words of Wisdom
28%inclusion1.27K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion1.11K decks4.58K decks
24%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
23%inclusion1.05K decks4.58K decks
22%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
22%inclusion999 decks4.58K decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion902 decks4.58K decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion856 decks4.58K decks
-9%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion739 decks4.10K decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion755 decks4.58K decks
-27%synergy
Prismari Command
15%inclusion708 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion705 decks4.58K decks
-18%synergy
Wash Away
15%inclusion683 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion637 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
14%inclusion634 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion590 decks4.58K decks
-7%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion574 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
11%inclusion495 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
10%inclusion479 decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
9.0%inclusion411 decks4.58K decks
-9%synergy
Mana Drain
8.9%inclusion409 decks4.58K decks
-8%synergy
Reality Shift
8.6%inclusion392 decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion335 decks4.29K decks
-9%synergy
Evacuation
7.7%inclusion351 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
7.6%inclusion346 decks4.58K decks
-34%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.5%inclusion345 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Wild Ricochet
7.5%inclusion344 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Opt
6.6%inclusion301 decks4.58K decks
-29%synergy
Wheel and Deal
6.4%inclusion294 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
6.2%inclusion285 decks4.58K decks
-13%synergy
Remand
6.1%inclusion281 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.1%inclusion174 decks2.85K decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
5.9%inclusion261 decks4.45K decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
5.7%inclusion263 decks4.58K decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Charm
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.58K decks
-14%synergy
Lightning Bolt
5.3%inclusion243 decks4.58K decks
-23%synergy
Abrade
5.3%inclusion242 decks4.58K decks
-14%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
46%inclusion2.12K decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Minds Aglow
42%inclusion1.95K decks4.58K decks
41%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
34%inclusion1.56K decks4.58K decks
33%synergy
Warp World
33%inclusion1.50K decks4.58K decks
31%synergy
Scrambleverse
30%inclusion1.39K decks4.58K decks
29%synergy
Winds of Change
30%inclusion1.37K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Prosperity
29%inclusion1.32K decks4.58K decks
28%synergy
Thieves' Auction
28%inclusion1.26K decks4.58K decks
27%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
21%inclusion977 decks4.58K decks
20%synergy
Role Reversal
21%inclusion961 decks4.58K decks
20%synergy
Mana Geyser
17%inclusion790 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion775 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion769 decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion679 decks4.58K decks
-12%synergy
Molten Psyche
15%inclusion672 decks4.58K decks
13%synergy
Shifting Grift
12%inclusion537 decks4.45K decks
12%synergy
Whims of the Fates
12%inclusion540 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
11%inclusion508 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Game of Chaos
11%inclusion495 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Ponder
10%inclusion472 decks4.58K decks
-28%synergy
Skyscribing
10%inclusion437 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
9.5%inclusion434 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
9.0%inclusion412 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Fascination
8.4%inclusion384 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.1%inclusion372 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Order of Succession
7.8%inclusion355 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
7.6%inclusion347 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Illicit Auction
7.3%inclusion336 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Reforge the Soul
7.0%inclusion320 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Over the Top
6.2%inclusion285 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.2%inclusion285 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Game Plan
6.0%inclusion273 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.7%inclusion263 decks4.58K decks
-27%synergy
Time Reversal
5.7%inclusion259 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
5.5%inclusion251 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Preordain
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.58K decks
-29%synergy
Goblin Game
5.2%inclusion239 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion2.05K decks4.58K decks
42%synergy
Folio of Fancies
41%inclusion1.86K decks4.58K decks
40%synergy
Font of Mythos
32%inclusion1.45K decks4.58K decks
31%synergy
Knowledge Pool
26%inclusion1.20K decks4.58K decks
25%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion1.13K decks4.58K decks
23%synergy
River Song's Diary
21%inclusion942 decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion916 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion895 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
19%inclusion886 decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion882 decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Horn of Greed
18%inclusion814 decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion710 decks4.58K decks
-14%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
15%inclusion669 decks4.58K decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.3%inclusion425 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.0%inclusion364 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Crawlspace
7.5%inclusion342 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Hithlain Rope
7.2%inclusion328 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Memory Vessel
6.8%inclusion299 decks4.43K decks
7%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.2%inclusion285 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
6.1%inclusion278 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
5.9%inclusion272 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion251 decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Timesifter
5.3%inclusion243 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
41%inclusion1.89K decks4.58K decks
40%synergy
Forced Fruition
39%inclusion1.80K decks4.58K decks
38%synergy
Hive Mind
37%inclusion1.72K decks4.58K decks
36%synergy
Powerbalance
37%inclusion1.57K decks4.29K decks
33%synergy
Propaganda
36%inclusion1.65K decks4.58K decks
21%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
31%inclusion1.43K decks4.58K decks
29%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
28%inclusion1.27K decks4.58K decks
26%synergy
Mana Flare
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.58K decks
26%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
25%inclusion1.02K decks4.08K decks
24%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
23%inclusion1.07K decks4.58K decks
23%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
22%inclusion834 decks3.87K decks
21%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion913 decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion877 decks4.58K decks
19%synergy
Eye of the Storm
17%inclusion780 decks4.58K decks
16%synergy
Well of Ideas
15%inclusion691 decks4.58K decks
15%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion626 decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion626 decks4.58K decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion564 decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
12%inclusion533 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
11%inclusion485 decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Triple Triad
9.1%inclusion217 decks2.38K decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.0%inclusion411 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
8.3%inclusion381 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Spider-Verse
8.2%inclusion128 decks1.56K decks
7%synergy
Shared Fate
7.9%inclusion360 decks4.58K decks
8%synergy
Improbable Alliance
7.8%inclusion359 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Planar Chaos
7.5%inclusion341 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Weftwalking
6.9%inclusion135 decks1.96K decks
7%synergy
Risky Move
5.9%inclusion270 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Curse of Echoes
5.4%inclusion245 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
5.3%inclusion83 decks1.57K decks
4%synergy
Curiosity
5.1%inclusion232 decks4.58K decks
-20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
27%inclusion1.23K decks4.58K decks
26%synergy
Dack Fayden
7.5%inclusion344 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion307 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
74%inclusion3.40K decks4.58K decks
25%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
53%inclusion2.41K decks4.58K decks
50%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
51%inclusion2.35K decks4.58K decks
50%synergy
Homeward Path
30%inclusion1.36K decks4.58K decks
29%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
21%inclusion978 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion744 decks4.58K decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion673 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion546 decks4.58K decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.3%inclusion426 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.1%inclusion230 decks2.85K decks
-8%synergy
Restless Spire
7.7%inclusion352 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Rivendell
6.7%inclusion306 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.4%inclusion292 decks4.58K decks
-7%synergy
Hidden Volcano
5.4%inclusion249 decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Hidden Cataract
5.3%inclusion242 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion4.05K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion3.93K decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion3.12K decks4.58K decks
32%synergy
Izzet Signet
60%inclusion2.74K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
53%inclusion2.44K decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion1.62K decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
32%inclusion1.48K decks4.58K decks
23%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion1.34K decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion763 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Midnight Clock
15%inclusion708 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion582 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Coveted Jewel
12%inclusion553 decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.8%inclusion404 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.6%inclusion119 decks1.57K decks
7%synergy
Sky Diamond
7.2%inclusion328 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Fire Diamond
7.0%inclusion322 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.6%inclusion301 decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.4%inclusion248 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion4.51K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Island
98%inclusion4.51K decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion4.06K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
74%inclusion3.41K decks4.58K decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
57%inclusion2.62K decks4.58K decks
17%synergy
Shivan Reef
56%inclusion2.57K decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
50%inclusion2.29K decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion2.27K decks4.58K decks
16%synergy
Training Center
49%inclusion2.22K decks4.58K decks
5%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
47%inclusion2.15K decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
45%inclusion2.08K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
45%inclusion2.07K decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion1.95K decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion1.24K decks4.58K decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
27%inclusion1.22K decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
26%inclusion1.19K decks4.58K decks
-5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion1.10K decks4.58K decks
6%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion1.03K decks4.58K decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
21%inclusion667 decks3.24K decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
18%inclusion842 decks4.58K decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
17%inclusion787 decks4.58K decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion775 decks4.58K decks
-10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
16%inclusion737 decks4.58K decks
4%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion620 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion577 decks4.58K decks
-3%synergy
Molten Tributary
12%inclusion546 decks4.58K decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion500 decks4.58K decks
2%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.6%inclusion394 decks4.58K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
7.8%inclusion335 decks4.29K decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
7.5%inclusion342 decks4.58K decks
-6%synergy
Volatile Fjord
5.4%inclusion247 decks4.58K decks
1%synergy
Eroded Canyon
5.2%inclusion230 decks4.46K decks
-2%synergy