Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Optimized Group Slug

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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Fevered Visions
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
98%synergy
Howling Mine
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
97%synergy
Brand
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
79%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
78%synergy
Windfall
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
53%synergy
Chaos Warp
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Reliquary Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
55%synergy
Jeska's Will
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Grim Monolith
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Ancient Tomb
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Mana Vault
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Gamble
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
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Scrawling Crawler
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Memory Worm
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
52%synergy
Jace's Archivist
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Wandering Archaic
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Magus of the Moon
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Homunculus Horde
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
The Locust God
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
31%synergy
Lore Broker
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Humble Defector
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Firespitter Whelp
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Treasure Nabber
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Archmage of Runes
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Firebrand Archer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
River Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Oneirophage
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Coveted Falcon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Irencrag Pyromancer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Dakra Mystic
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Fatespinner
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Instants
Vision Skeins
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Counterspell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
4%synergy
Negate
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Invert Polarity
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Mana Drain
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
23%synergy
Aetherize
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Arcane Denial
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Deflecting Swat
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Prismari Command
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Pongify
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-8%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Mental Misstep
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Mutation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Refute
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-24%synergy
Chef's Kiss
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
You Find the Villains' Lair
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-9%synergy
Brain Freeze
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Blink of an Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Reality Shift
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Opt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-16%synergy
Resculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Street Spasm
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wash Away
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Dream Fracture
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Words of Wisdom
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wrong Turn
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Substitution
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Flame of Anor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
8%synergy
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Wheel of Misfortune
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
56%synergy
Vandalblast
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Warp World
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Burning Inquiry
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Ponder
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Thieves' Auction
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Scrambleverse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
36%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Minds Aglow
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Game of Chaos
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Timetwister
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Winds of Change
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Flood of Recollection
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Echo of Eons
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Crackle with Power
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Collision of Realms
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stitch in Time
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Ruination
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Molten Psyche
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Gambit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-18%synergy
Whims of the Fates
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Baral's Expertise
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Twisted Fealty
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Expropriate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Reality Scramble
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Boltwave
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Inspiration from Beyond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Sway of the Stars
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Prosperity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Culmination of Studies
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Transmute Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Teferi's Puzzle Box
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Temple Bell
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Static Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Winter Orb
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Manifold Key
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Font of Mythos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Wishing Well
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Knowledge Pool
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
59%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Possibility Storm
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Stormchaser's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Back to Basics
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Counterbalance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Sorcerer Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Underworld Breach
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Wizard Class
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Forced Fruition
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rite of the Dragoncaller
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ominous Seas
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Copy Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Powerbalance
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
16%synergy
Blood Moon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Mana Flare
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Power Artifact
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Grip of Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Rising Waters
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Ophidian Eye
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Artist's Talent
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Planar Chaos
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Hive Mind
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
58%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
41%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
37%synergy
Homeward Path
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
39%synergy
Restless Spire
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Urza's Saga
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Hidden Cataract
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Hidden Volcano
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Temple of the False God
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
30%synergy
Thought Vessel
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Mox Diamond
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Izzet Signet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-39%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
10%synergy
Mox Opal
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion5 decks5 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
80%inclusion4 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Shivan Reef
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Steam Vents
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Sulfur Falls
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
29%synergy
Fabled Passage
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
32%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
28%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
22%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
33%synergy
Thundering Falls
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Training Center
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
-3%synergy
Starting Town
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-20%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-1%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Ferrous Lake
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
-4%synergy
Eroded Canyon
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Volcanic Island
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
5%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Mana Confluence
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
13%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
12%synergy
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