Ian Malcolm, Chaotician (Commander) - Upgraded Chaos

Ian Malcolm, Chaotician
Rank #534
48decks
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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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9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Howling Mine
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
86%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
80%synergy
Fevered Visions
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
73%synergy
Temple Bell
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
72%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
73%inclusion35 decks48 decks
71%synergy
Vision Skeins
63%inclusion30 decks48 decks
61%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
58%synergy
The Twelfth Doctor
54%inclusion26 decks48 decks
53%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
49%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
88%inclusion42 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
60%inclusion29 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Red Death, Shipwrecker
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Burning Inquiry
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
48%synergy
Noggle Ransacker
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
46%synergy
Ensnared by the Mara
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Gamble
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-10%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Creatures
The Locust God
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Zurzoth, Chaos Rider
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Humble Defector
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Memory Worm
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Nalfeshnee
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Flaming Tyrannosaurus
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Homunculus Horde
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Lore Broker
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Mizzix, Replica Rider
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Chasm Skulker
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Neera, Wild Mage
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Pilferer
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Party Thrasher
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Jace's Archivist
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Sage of the Beyond
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Dakra Mystic
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
23%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Mischievous Mystic
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Keeper of Secrets
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Iraxxa, Empress of Mars
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Alandra, Sky Dreamer
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Cephalid Broker
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Wandering Archaic
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Howling Golem
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Cutthroat Negotiator
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Minn, Wily Illusionist
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
River Song
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Coveted Falcon
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Emberwilde Captain
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Balor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-21%synergy
Wildfire Devils
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Nin, the Pain Artist
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Krark, the Thumbless
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Yusri, Fortune's Flame
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Brand
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Arcane Denial
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Invert Polarity
42%inclusion20 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Tempt with Mayhem
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
36%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-15%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Chaos Mutation
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
29%synergy
Deflecting Swat
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Aetherize
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Cerebral Vortex
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Long River's Pull
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Prismari Command
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Reality Shift
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Wash Away
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Dream Fracture
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Pongify
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Words of Wisdom
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Wrong Turn
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Chef's Kiss
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-33%synergy
Swan Song
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Stroke of Genius
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Seething Song
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-11%synergy
Resculpt
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Remand
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Transforming Flourish
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Redirect Lightning
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
1%synergy
Radiate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Consider
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-16%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Reins of Power
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Charm
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-13%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Unsubstantiate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mana Leak
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Substitution
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Suspend
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Mirrorform
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Minds Aglow
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
39%synergy
Winds of Change
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Thieves' Auction
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
37%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Warp World
35%inclusion17 decks48 decks
34%synergy
Scrambleverse
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
28%synergy
Prosperity
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-12%synergy
Whims of the Fates
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Game of Chaos
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
-26%synergy
Molten Psyche
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Insurrection
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Wheel of Fate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Deep Analysis
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Stitch in Time
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Role Reversal
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Skyscribing
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Expressive Iteration
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-14%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Game Plan
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Bribery
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Shifting Grift
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Illicit Auction
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Solve the Equation
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Folio of Fancies
40%inclusion19 decks48 decks
38%synergy
Wand of Wonder
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Horn of Greed
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
27%synergy
Chaos Wand
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
River Song's Diary
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Knowledge Pool
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Font of Mythos
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Otherworld Atlas
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Helm of Awakening
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Ruby Medallion
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Crawlspace
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Boompile
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Share the Spoils
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
45%synergy
Possibility Storm
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
42%synergy
Forced Fruition
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
31%synergy
Powerbalance
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
18%synergy
The Lost and the Damned
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Hive Mind
31%inclusion15 decks48 decks
30%synergy
Fortune Teller's Talent
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
21%synergy
Mind's Dilation
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
19%synergy
Wizard Class
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Mana Flare
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Wild Evocation
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
18%synergy
Eye of the Storm
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Well of Ideas
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Grip of Chaos
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Ominous Seas
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Weftwalking
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Bombardment
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Extraordinary Journey
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Psychic Battle
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Triple Triad
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Risky Move
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Curiosity
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-19%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Stolen Strategy
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Improbable Alliance
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Zur's Weirding
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Shared Fate
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Planar Chaos
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace Beleren
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Dack Fayden
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion39 decks48 decks
32%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
43%synergy
Homeward Path
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Restless Spire
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Halimar Depths
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Castle Vantress
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion43 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Thought Vessel
71%inclusion34 decks48 decks
35%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
69%inclusion33 decks48 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion16 decks48 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
-7%synergy
Mind Stone
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion4 decks30 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Misleading Signpost
10%inclusion5 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Gilded Lotus
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Sol Talisman
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Mountain
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Island
100%inclusion48 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion45 decks48 decks
7%synergy
Sulfur Falls
75%inclusion36 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Shivan Reef
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion31 decks48 decks
22%synergy
Steam Vents
58%inclusion28 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
52%inclusion25 decks48 decks
14%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion24 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
48%inclusion23 decks48 decks
17%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
46%inclusion22 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
44%inclusion21 decks48 decks
20%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion18 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Thundering Falls
29%inclusion14 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion13 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Volcanic Island
25%inclusion12 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Ferrous Lake
23%inclusion11 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
-6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
9%synergy
Molten Tributary
21%inclusion10 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
2%synergy
Volatile Fjord
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Path of Ancestry
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Polluted Delta
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-3%synergy
Misty Rainforest
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-4%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
1%synergy
Mana Confluence
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
-5%synergy