Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Upgraded Chaos

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #534
49decks
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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Improvisation Capstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Resonating Lute
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
12%synergy
Krang, the All-Powerful
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Fast Forward
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
87%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
82%inclusion40 decks49 decks
80%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
72%synergy
Fevered Visions
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
71%synergy
Temple Bell
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
66%synergy
Vision Skeins
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
62%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
57%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
52%synergy
Burning Inquiry
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
49%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
47%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Possibility Storm
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
45%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
37%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Memory Worm
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Humble Defector
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Nalfeshnee
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Homunculus Horde
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Lore Broker
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Chasm Skulker
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Party Thrasher
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Jace's Archivist
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Dakra Mystic
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Cephalid Broker
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Howling Golem
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Falcon
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Balor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-31%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Looter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brand
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Arcane Denial
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Invert Polarity
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Chaos Mutation
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-16%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Prismari Command
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Reality Shift
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Long River's Pull
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Wash Away
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Dream Fracture
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Words of Wisdom
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Pongify
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Wrong Turn
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Chef's Kiss
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-33%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Consider
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Seething Song
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-11%synergy
Resculpt
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Remand
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-36%synergy
Radiate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mana Leak
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sudden Substitution
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Suspend
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Minds Aglow
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
40%synergy
Thieves' Auction
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Winds of Change
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
36%synergy
Warp World
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Blasphemous Act
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Scrambleverse
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Mana Geyser
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Ponder
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-24%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Whims of the Fates
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Game of Chaos
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Molten Psyche
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Stitch in Time
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Role Reversal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Bribery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shifting Grift
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Skyscribing
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Game Plan
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Fate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Time Reversal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Preordain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-28%synergy
Ravenform
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Illicit Auction
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Wand of Wonder
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Horn of Greed
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Chaos Wand
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
River Song's Diary
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Knowledge Pool
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Font of Mythos
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Helm of Awakening
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Boompile
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Timesifter
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Forced Fruition
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Powerbalance
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hive Mind
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Wild Evocation
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Wizard Class
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Eye of the Storm
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Grip of Chaos
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Well of Ideas
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Weftwalking
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
8%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Battle
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Zur's Weirding
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Risky Move
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Curiosity
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-19%synergy
Dissipation Field
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Omniscience
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Improbable Alliance
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Shared Fate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Planar Chaos
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
35%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Homeward Path
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Spire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Signet
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion49 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
76%inclusion37 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Training Center
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Steam Vents
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Scalding Tarn
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Myriad Landscape
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Ferrous Lake
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Islet
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Prismari Campus
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-5%synergy