Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Budget Optimized

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
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DougY
Jan 23, 2026
DougY
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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Lavaleaper
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
99%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vision Skeins
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
77%synergy
Creatures
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Humble Defector
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Howling Golem
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Memory Worm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Dakra Mystic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Lore Broker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Fleet Swallower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Academy Loremaster
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Homunculus Horde
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Geode Rager
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Scholar
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Viashino Sandsprinter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Graceful Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Body of Knowledge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Tormod's Cryptkeeper
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Nalfeshnee
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wildfire Devils
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Faerie Vandal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tyrant of Discord
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ledger Shredder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Kami of Celebration
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
King Crab
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Rootha, Mercurial Artist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knights of Dol Amroth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Invert Polarity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Archmage's Charm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Prismari Command
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Chaos Warp
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Deliberate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Brainsurge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Price of Progress
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Brand
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Hibernation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Wash Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Abrade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Council's Deliberation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Archive Trap
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
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Minds Aglow
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Prosperity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Deep Analysis
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
34%synergy
Blasphemous Act
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Sanity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Fascination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Warp World
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ruination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Time Reversal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Anarchy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flashfires
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Skyscribing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Temporal Cascade
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Pulverize
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Winter Sky
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
From the Ashes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Step Between Worlds
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Serum Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Self-Reflection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Whims of the Fates
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Day's Undoing
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ugin's Insight
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Creative Technique
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Handling
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Devastating Dreams
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thieves' Auction
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Careful Study
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scrambleverse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curse of the Swine
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mnemonic Deluge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Disorder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stitch in Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Finale of Revelation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Preordain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-14%synergy
Serpentine Curve
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Throes of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Chaos Wand
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Quicksilver Fountain
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Spellbook
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crook of Condemnation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Wondrous Crucible
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Kormus Bell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Memory Vessel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Storage Matrix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mirror of Life Trapping
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Meekstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
River Song's Diary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
The Deck of Many Things
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knowledge Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Sphere of Resistance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Thorn of Amethyst
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arena of the Ancients
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Cursed Totem
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Folio of Fancies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Torpor Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tempting Contract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ivory Tower
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Helm of Awakening
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Temple Bell
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Damping Sphere
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Crown of Doom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Elkin Lair
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Possibility Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Powerbalance
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Share the Spoils
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Kumena's Awakening
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Aura Flux
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Maddening Hex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Fevered Visions
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Storm the Vault
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalker's Mischief
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Overburden
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Swindler's Scheme
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Aether Barrier
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Slow Motion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jace's Sanctum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Stolen Strategy
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mirror March
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Curse of Opulence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Curse of Obsession
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mind's Dilation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Havoc
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planar Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Standstill
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Well of Ideas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Mana Maze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wild Evocation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Improbable Alliance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Shared Fate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Rowan Kenrith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt, the Fiend-Blooded
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Will Kenrith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Restless Spire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Thought Vessel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Signet
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-43%synergy
Sol Ring
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-47%synergy
Commander's Sphere
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
25%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Coveted Jewel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Worn Powerstone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-34%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-39%synergy
Mind Stone
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Vulshok Factory
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-27%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
51%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-26%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Archway Commons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-21%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-39%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
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