Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Budget Core Group Hug

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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Jan 23, 2026
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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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Red Death, Shipwrecker
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Lore Broker
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Forced Fruition
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Vision Skeins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Lavaleaper
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Humble Defector
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Howling Golem
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Memory Worm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
60%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Party Thrasher
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Eruth, Tormented Prophet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dragon Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mocking Sprite
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Keldon Flamesage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Scalding Viper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Cephalid Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wizened Snitches
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Blight Herder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Murk Strider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Geode Rager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Komainu Battle Armor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Young Pyromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Tempest Angler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dakra Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Merfolk Looter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Chasm Skulker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Renegade Silent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Erudite Wizard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sly Instigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Depth Defiler
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spark Double
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Instants
Mirrorform
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
Chaos Warp
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Words of Wisdom
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Wrong Turn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Chaos Mutation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Run Away Together
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Fact or Fiction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Commit // Memory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Abrade
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Evacuation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Frantic Search
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Stern Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-11%synergy
Press the Enemy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mystic Reflection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Release to the Wind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Split Decision
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Invert Polarity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Kiora's Dismissal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Intellectual Offering
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Metamorphose
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Spy Network
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thought Scour
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Unsummon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dead // Gone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Desperate Ravings
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Counterflux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Display of Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ignorant Bliss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Izzet Charm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Wash Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Get Out
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lazotep Plating
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Memory Lapse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fleeting Reflection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Teach by Example
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Brand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dig Through Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Suspend
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sorceries
Burning Inquiry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Chain Reaction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Fascination
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Modify Memory
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Faithless Looting
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Role Reversal
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Minds Aglow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
River's Rebuke
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Ponder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Goatnap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Order of Succession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thieves' Auction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Vandalblast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Scrambleverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Past in Flames
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
9%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Deep Analysis
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Stitch in Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Magmatic Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shifting Grift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dream Cache
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Vengeance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Stolen Goods
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mob Rule
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Over the Top
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Skyscribing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ravenform
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fell Beast's Shriek
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Into the Fire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tormenting Voice
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Recoup
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Compulsive Research
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Chaos Wand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Memory Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lithoform Engine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pyxis of Pandemonium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Boompile
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Feldon's Cane
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Knowledge Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Expert-Level Safe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Howling Mine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Rod of Absorption
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lantern of Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fountainport Bell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Temple Bell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Powerbalance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Mana Flare
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Curse of Echoes
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Hot Pursuit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Hospitality
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Cache
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dissipation Field
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Psychic Impetus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shifting Shadow
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fevered Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Psychic Battle
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Possibility Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Chance Encounter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Turf War
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Witness Protection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Shiny Impetus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Opulence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Dress Down
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zur's Weirding
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Nightly Hunt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fool's Demise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Shared Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Inventive Iteration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Utility Lands
Sunken Palace
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Restless Spire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Forgotten Cave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Halimar Depths
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
War Room
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wandering Fumarole
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Emergence Zone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Thespian's Stage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Muraganda Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Amonkhet Raceway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-42%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-34%synergy
Sky Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Cursed Mirror
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Sol Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-66%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Laser Screwdriver
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fire Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Midnight Clock
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Pyromancer's Goggles
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-40%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Volatile Fjord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
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