Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Expensive Theft

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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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
99%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
98%synergy
Howling Mine
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
97%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
82%synergy
Font of Mythos
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Share the Spoils
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
66%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
65%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
58%synergy
Windfall
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Fevered Visions
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
59%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
62%synergy
Jace's Archivist
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
23%synergy
Underworld Breach
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Grim Monolith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Etali, Primal Storm
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
45%synergy
Humble Defector
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Nalfeshnee
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wandering Archaic
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Memory Worm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
The Locust God
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Party Thrasher
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Treasure Nabber
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Baral and Kari Zev
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Agent of Treachery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Uvilda, Dean of Perfection
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Glint-Horn Buccaneer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Flamer of Tzeentch
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Silver Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chasm Skulker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Iron Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Palladium Myr
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-12%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Adric, Mathematical Genius
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ovika, Enigma Goliath
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Wild Magic Surge
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Vision Skeins
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Arcane Denial
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Chaos Mutation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Brain Freeze
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Wash Away
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Brand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Redirect Lightning
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Chain of Vapor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-20%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Oona's Grace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Chef's Kiss
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fork
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Seething Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
Resculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Delay
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Charm
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-2%synergy
Wheel and Deal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Snap
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Mages' Contest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Memory Lapse
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Unsubstantiate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dream Fracture
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Words of Wisdom
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Remand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Sudden Substitution
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Divergent Transformations
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-5%synergy
Suspend
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sorceries
Thieves' Auction
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Warp World
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Winds of Change
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Vandalblast
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Scrambleverse
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Burning Inquiry
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Minds Aglow
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Timetwister
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
31%synergy
Polymorph
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Relearn
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Echo of Eons
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Deep Analysis
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Bribery
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Molten Psyche
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Call to Mind
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Fiery Gambit
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Stolen Goods
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Expropriate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reality Scramble
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Game of Chaos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Retrieval
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Sway of the Stars
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Expressive Iteration
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-6%synergy
Illicit Auction
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Into the Fire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Reforge the Soul
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Utility Artifacts
River Song's Diary
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Horn of Greed
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
50%synergy
Temple Bell
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Knowledge Pool
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Isochron Scepter
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Chaos Wand
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Lithoform Engine
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Crawlspace
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Synthesis Pod
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Nautiloid Ship
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Scroll Rack
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Wand of Wonder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Folio of Fancies
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Timesifter
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Memory Jar
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Venser's Journal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Enchantments
The Lost and the Damned
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
49%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
48%synergy
Eye of the Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Stolen Strategy
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Possibility Storm
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Grip of Chaos
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mind's Dilation
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Hive Mind
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Weftwalking
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Wizard Class
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Forced Fruition
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Ominous Seas
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Psychic Battle
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Copy Artifact
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-3%synergy
The Flux
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Stranglehold
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Zur's Weirding
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Curse of Obsession
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Storm of Saruman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Shared Fate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Propaganda
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Planar Chaos
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Standstill
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Dack Fayden
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
34%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
47%synergy
Rivendell
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Urza's Saga
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Homeward Path
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
32%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Restless Spire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Isolated Watchtower
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Maze of Ith
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Halimar Depths
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Academy Ruins
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Ipnu Rivulet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Castle Vantress
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Thought Vessel
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
64%synergy
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
35%synergy
Mox Amber
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Mox Opal
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
25%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Dreamstone Hedron
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Hedron Archive
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Lotus Petal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Vexing Puzzlebox
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Sol Talisman
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Stonespeaker Crystal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Midnight Clock
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Mox Tantalite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
11%synergy
Mox Diamond
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Steam Vents
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
51%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Volcanic Island
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
85%synergy
Training Center
100%inclusion6 decks6 decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
83%inclusion5 decks6 decks
52%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion4 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
26%synergy
Thundering Falls
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
29%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion3 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
22%synergy
Starting Town
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Fiery Islet
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-10%synergy
Prismatic Vista
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-21%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
1%synergy
Molten Tributary
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
-27%synergy
Volatile Fjord
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
0%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy
Highland Lake
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
13%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
7%synergy