Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Optimized 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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100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
98%synergy
Howling Mine
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
97%synergy
Minds Aglow
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
77%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
75%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Forced Fruition
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Brand
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Temple Bell
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
66%synergy
Humble Defector
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
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Arcane Denial
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
48%synergy
Windfall
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Chaos Warp
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
37%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
61%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
64%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
65%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
49%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Jeska's Will
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
35%synergy
Mana Vault
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Mystical Tutor
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Mox Diamond
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
27%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
23%synergy
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Niv-Mizzet, Parun
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
30%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Memory Worm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Nalfeshnee
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Oblivion Sower
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Lore Broker
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Dakra Mystic
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Howling Golem
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Displacer Kitten
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Stormtide Leviathan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Broker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Snapcaster Mage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Electrostatic Field
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Looter
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Spellseeker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mary Read and Anne Bonny
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Scholar
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Wandering Archaic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Graceful Adept
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chasm Skulker
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Academy Loremaster
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Vision Skeins
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Deflecting Swat
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
34%synergy
Counterspell
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Negate
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Chaos Mutation
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Flashback
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Glen Elendra's Answer
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Pongify
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-5%synergy
Frantic Search
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-19%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Opt
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-11%synergy
Aetherize
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Force of Will
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Reins of Power
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Wash Away
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Dream Fracture
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Words of Wisdom
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Wrong Turn
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Prismari Command
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Redirect Lightning
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
8%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Refute
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Radiate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Chef's Kiss
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Bolt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-17%synergy
Brainsurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Consider
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Split Decision
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Seething Song
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Daze
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Reality Shift
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Quick Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Charm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-6%synergy
Wheel and Deal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
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Wheel of Misfortune
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
40%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Prosperity
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
44%synergy
Ponder
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Warp World
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
32%synergy
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Mathemagics
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-16%synergy
Twinflame
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Expropriate
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
20%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Game of Chaos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Winds of Change
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Chart a Course
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Drain Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Chain Reaction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fate
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Order of Succession
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inner Fire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Irencrag Feat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Faithless Looting
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-20%synergy
Step Between Worlds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Game
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Serum Visions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Deep Analysis
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Truth or Consequences
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Stitch in Time
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Geosurge
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Finale of Revelation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Whims of the Fates
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Plea for Power
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Role Reversal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Inevitable Betrayal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-22%synergy
Flux
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Skyscribing
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sway of the Stars
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Timetwister
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Reforge the Soul
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
53%synergy
Folio of Fancies
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
The One Ring
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
14%synergy
Font of Mythos
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Horn of Greed
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Panoptic Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mimic Vat
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Blade of Shared Souls
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Knowledge Pool
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Gauntlet of Might
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Coercive Portal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
41%synergy
Fevered Visions
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
42%synergy
Mana Flare
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
31%synergy
One with the Multiverse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
19%synergy
Well of Ideas
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
22%synergy
Curiosity
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Hive Mind
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Wizard Class
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Ominous Seas
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Field of Dreams
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Omniscience
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Possibility Storm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Wild Evocation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
30%synergy
Jace Beleren
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
33%synergy
The Royal Scions
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
54%synergy
Homeward Path
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
43%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Maze of Ith
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
21%synergy
Command Beacon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Restless Spire
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Rivendell
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Cataract
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Hidden Volcano
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Field of the Dead
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Mishra's Workshop
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
47%synergy
Thought Vessel
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mind Stone
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-10%synergy
Coalition Relic
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Grim Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Basalt Monolith
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
1%synergy
Coveted Jewel
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Prismatic Lens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mox Opal
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion9 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
55%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Island
89%inclusion8 decks9 decks
-9%synergy
Sulfur Falls
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
78%inclusion7 decks9 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Steam Vents
67%inclusion6 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
56%inclusion5 decks9 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
44%inclusion4 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Thundering Falls
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion3 decks9 decks
-13%synergy
Prismatic Vista
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Myriad Landscape
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-2%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Wooded Foothills
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Eroded Canyon
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
13%synergy
Volcanic Island
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
7%synergy
Polluted Delta
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion2 decks9 decks
12%synergy
Fiery Islet
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-14%synergy
Mountain Valley
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-0%synergy
Grand Coliseum
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
Bad River
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
2%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Ferrous Lake
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-15%synergy
Archway Commons
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Rocky Tar Pit
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Flood Plain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Opal Palace
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
-3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
4%synergy
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