Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Budget Upgraded

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #534
22decks
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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Krang, the All-Powerful
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Vision Skeins
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Fevered Visions
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Brand
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Memory Worm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Howling Mine
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
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Chaos Warp
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Humble Defector
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Howling Golem
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Minds Aglow
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Folio of Fancies
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Arcane Denial
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Burning Inquiry
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Gamble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Razorkin Needlehead
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Chasm Skulker
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Lore Broker
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Coveted Falcon
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
The Locust God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Spider-Man 2099
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
20%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Party Thrasher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Broker
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Alania, Divergent Storm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Guttersnipe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Oblivion Sower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Edgar, King of Figaro
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
8%synergy
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
10%synergy
The Mindskinner
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Transit Mage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Earth-Cult Elemental
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Knight Rampager
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Test Pilot
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Crystalline Giant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mysterious Stranger
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Territorial Hellkite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Reckless Scholar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dakra Mystic
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Capricious Efreet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-30%synergy
Instants
Words of Wisdom
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Aetherize
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Prismari Command
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Chef's Kiss
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Negate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Izzet Charm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-21%synergy
Wrong Turn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Long River's Pull
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Frantic Search
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-24%synergy
Consider
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Chaos Mutation
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Invert Polarity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Wash Away
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Refute
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Reality Shift
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Opt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Run Away Together
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Dream Fracture
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Abrade
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
It'll Quench Ya!
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Abandon Attachments
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
7%synergy
Hide on the Ceiling
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Diviner's Portent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zoyowa's Justice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Bolt
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Electrodominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Archmage's Charm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Contact Other Plane
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fire // Ice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Unsubstantiate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mission Briefing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Remand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gale's Redirection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Expansion // Explosion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fists of Flame
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Combat Tutorial
29%inclusion4 decks14 decks
26%synergy
Ponder
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Windfall
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Faithless Looting
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deep Analysis
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Skyscribing
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Prosperity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Whims of the Fates
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Thieves' Auction
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Fiery Gambit
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Expressive Iteration
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Preordain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Tales of the Ancestors
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fascination
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Scrambleverse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Explosion of Riches
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Warp World
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Waterbending Lesson
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Alchemist's Gambit
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Modify Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Collision of Realms
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Serum Visions
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Cone of Cold
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Commit // Memory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ignite Memories
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Grift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Day's Undoing
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Role Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Khorvath's Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Slight Malfunction
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ravenform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Truth or Consequences
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Power of Persuasion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Manifold Insights
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chaotic Transformation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Artifacts
River Song's Diary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Chaos Wand
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Temple Bell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wand of Wonder
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Chest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Knowledge Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wizard's Spellbook
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
The Deck of Many Things
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Helm of Awakening
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Waterbending Scroll
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Boompile
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Font of Mythos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
The Key to the Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Codex Shredder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Elixir
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
The Water Crystal
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Adaptive Training Post
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Forced Fruition
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Powerbalance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Possibility Storm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Share the Spoils
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wizard Class
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Zur's Weirding
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Propaganda
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
One with the Multiverse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Well of Ideas
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mind's Dilation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Witch Hunt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Hive Mind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Improbable Alliance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shadow of the Goblin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Ominous Seas
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Maddening Hex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalker's Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chance Encounter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Grip of Chaos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Thousand-Year Storm
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Netherese Puzzle-Ward
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Weftwalking
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Triple Triad
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Temple of the False God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Restless Spire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hidden Cataract
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hidden Volcano
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Agna Qel'a
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Fengraf
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Mind Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Midnight Clock
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Cursed Mirror
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ferrous Lake
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Molten Tributary
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Myriad Landscape
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Path of Ancestry
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Prismari Campus
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Highland Lake
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Eroded Canyon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Maestros Theater
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy