Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Optimized Chaos

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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Krang, the All-Powerful
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mathemagics
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Dictate of Kruphix
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
89%synergy
Howling Mine
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
87%synergy
Fevered Visions
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
83%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
74%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
64%synergy
Brand
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Humble Defector
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
61%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
60%synergy
Burning Inquiry
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Windfall
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Denial
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Counterspell
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
10%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
52%synergy
Share the Spoils
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Temple Bell
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Jeska's Will
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Ancient Tomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Chrome Mox
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Mox Diamond
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mystical Tutor
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Memory Worm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Homunculus Horde
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Nalfeshnee
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Wandering Archaic
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Oblivion Sower
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Lore Broker
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Dakra Mystic
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Lavaleaper
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Moon
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Chasm Skulker
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Wildfire Devils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Talrand, Sky Summoner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Jill, Shiva's Dominant
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Invert Polarity
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Deflecting Swat
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Vision Skeins
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Chaos Mutation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Dream Fracture
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Wrong Turn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Chef's Kiss
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Prismari Command
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Words of Wisdom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Refute
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Radiate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Strix Serenade
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Force of Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Charm
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Wash Away
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Long River's Pull
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Redirect Lightning
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
0%synergy
Laughing Mad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Warp World
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Minds Aglow
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Blasphemous Act
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Winds of Change
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Thieves' Auction
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Mana Geyser
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Scrambleverse
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Game of Chaos
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Prosperity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-24%synergy
Molten Psyche
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Role Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Game Plan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Goblin Game
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Stitch in Time
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Ruination
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Dance with Calamity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Bribery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Gambit
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Day's Undoing
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Expropriate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sway of the Stars
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Meteor
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Suplex
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Font of Mythos
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Knowledge Pool
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Wand
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
River Song's Diary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Horn of Greed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Tempting Contract
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Possibility Storm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Hive Mind
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Mana Flare
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Curiosity
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Descent into Avernus
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Ophidian Eye
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Well of Ideas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Breach
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Powerbalance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Wild Evocation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Grip of Chaos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mind's Dilation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Planar Chaos
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Triple Triad
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Jace Beleren
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
54%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
51%synergy
Homeward Path
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Rivendell
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Maze of Ith
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Restless Spire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Hidden Cataract
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Volcano
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Agna Qel'a
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
The Gold Saucer
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Thought Vessel
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Izzet Signet
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Amber
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-10%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Island
95%inclusion20 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Steam Vents
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Shivan Reef
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Scalding Tarn
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Volcanic Island
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Fabled Passage
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Fiery Islet
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Starting Town
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Molten Tributary
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
0%synergy
Airship Engine Room
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
5%synergy
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