Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Expensive Core Chaos

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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
Kami of the Crescent Moon
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
98%synergy
Howling Mine
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Folio of Fancies
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Fevered Visions
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Share the Spoils
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Vision Skeins
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
74%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Burning Inquiry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Top Cards
Windfall
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Chaos Warp
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Arcane Denial
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Prosperity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Lore Broker
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Brand
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
62%synergy
Winds of Change
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Hive Mind
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Rhystic Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Creatures
Scrawling Crawler
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
54%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Memory Worm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Nalfeshnee
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Jace's Archivist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Humble Defector
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Dakra Mystic
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
The Locust God
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Shah of Naar Isle
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sakashima the Impostor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
9%synergy
Stormcatch Mentor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
-7%synergy
Homunculus Horde
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Party Thrasher
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lore Weaver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Roaming Throne
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mathise, Surge Channeler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wandering Archaic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fatespinner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Balor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Academy Loremaster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Indentured Djinn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Bohn, Beguiling Balladeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barbed Shocker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Wild Magic Surge
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Words of Wisdom
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Wrong Turn
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Mutation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Chef's Kiss
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Invert Polarity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Aetherize
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Wash Away
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Swat
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Narset's Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
6%synergy
Long River's Pull
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Pongify
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Careful Consideration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Aetherspouts
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Surge of Brilliance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-23%synergy
Intellectual Offering
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Redirect
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Archmage's Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Delay
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reverberate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wheel and Deal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Demand Answers
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Dream Fracture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reinterpret
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sudden Substitution
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flame of Anor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Suspend
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Sorceries
Warp World
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Insurrection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Scrambleverse
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Faithless Looting
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Minds Aglow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Thieves' Auction
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Vandalblast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Molten Psyche
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Role Reversal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-26%synergy
Game Plan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Drain Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mishra's Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fascination
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Collective Defiance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Deep Analysis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Dance with Calamity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Impending Flux
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shifting Grift
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glimpse the Impossible
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Whims of the Fates
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Day's Undoing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Manifold Insights
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Baral's Expertise
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mana Geyser
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Mind's Desire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Nanogene Conversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Skyscribing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Expressive Iteration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Timetwister
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Time Spiral
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Incendiary Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Font of Mythos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Temple Bell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Horn of Greed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Memory Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ruby Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Mithril Coat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
River Song's Diary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Helm of the Host
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Wonder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Timesifter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sands of Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ebony Owl Netsuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Memory Jar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Helm of Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Possibility Storm
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Mind's Dilation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Eye of the Storm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stolen Strategy
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Weftwalking
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sorcerer Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omniscience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Braid of Fire
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Psychic Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Embereth
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Copy Enchantment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Powerbalance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shark Typhoon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Impatience
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Exchange of Words
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Court of Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grip of Chaos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Obsession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oath of Scholars
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Shared Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planar Chaos
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Standstill
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dack Fayden
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jace Beleren
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Homeward Path
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rivendell
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Magosi, the Waterveil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Castle Vantress
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Contested War Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
53%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Coveted Jewel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Bounty Board
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
57%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Scalding Tarn
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Sulfur Falls
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
57%inclusion4 decks7 decks
36%synergy
Prismatic Vista
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
43%synergy
Shivan Reef
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Ferrous Lake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Wooded Foothills
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Thundering Falls
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Prismari Campus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Molten Tributary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Demolition Field
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Maestros Theater
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Volatile Fjord
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy