Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Expensive Group Hug

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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Scryfall
MTGStocks
Kami of the Crescent Moon
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
98%synergy
Howling Mine
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
97%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
94%synergy
Burning Inquiry
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
75%synergy
Font of Mythos
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Windfall
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Fevered Visions
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
67%inclusion12 decks18 decks
64%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Humble Defector
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Share the Spoils
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
63%synergy
Vision Skeins
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Winds of Change
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Minds Aglow
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Mana Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Noggle Ransacker
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Jace's Archivist
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Nalfeshnee
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Memory Worm
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
24%synergy
The Locust God
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Wandering Archaic
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Lore Broker
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dakra Mystic
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Howling Golem
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Lavaleaper
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
11%synergy
Party Thrasher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Homunculus Horde
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Falcon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fatespinner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Academy Loremaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Radiant Performer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Sower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Spymaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Balor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Brand
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Wrong Turn
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Reins of Power
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Invert Polarity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chaos Mutation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Wash Away
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Seething Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Words of Wisdom
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mirrorform
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-29%synergy
Chef's Kiss
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Narset's Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dream Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Brain Freeze
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reality Shift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Pongify
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Radiate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Intellectual Offering
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Blasphemous Act
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Warp World
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Prosperity
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Order of Succession
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Scrambleverse
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Thieves' Auction
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Vandalblast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Timetwister
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Molten Psyche
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Role Reversal
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Expropriate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Game of Chaos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Grift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Faithless Looting
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Commit // Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Whims of the Fates
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Time Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reforge the Soul
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flash Photography
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sway of the Stars
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Temple Bell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Knowledge Pool
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Folio of Fancies
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Horn of Greed
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Helm of Awakening
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
River Song's Diary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Boompile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tempting Contract
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Chaos Wand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Bubble Matrix
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lifeline
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Fishing Gear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Gate to the Aether
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Possibility Storm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Hive Mind
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Forced Fruition
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mana Flare
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Descent into Avernus
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Wild Evocation
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
26%inclusion5 decks19 decks
26%synergy
Well of Ideas
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Mind's Dilation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Propaganda
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
19%synergy
Eye of the Storm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Shared Fate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mass Hysteria
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Stolen Strategy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Remora
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Fealty to the Realm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Grip of Chaos
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Psychic Battle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Standstill
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Captivating Glance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Risky Move
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Conjured Currency
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Powerbalance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Turf War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Realm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Exchange of Words
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spider-Verse
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Maximum Carnage
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Dack Fayden
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Homeward Path
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Northampton Farm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Rivendell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Command Beacon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Restless Spire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Madblind Mountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Detection Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Throne of the High City
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Contested War Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Field of Ruin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Multiversal Passage
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Signet
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thought Vessel
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Signet
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bounty Board
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Spectral Searchlight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Coveted Jewel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Victory Chimes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Grim Monolith
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Lands
Training Center
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Steam Vents
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sulfur Falls
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Scalding Tarn
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Shivan Reef
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Thundering Falls
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Prismatic Vista
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Misty Rainforest
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wooded Foothills
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Rainbow Vale
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Song-Mad Treachery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Fjord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Sundering Eruption
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Starting Town
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy